I have been really thinking about talking to my doctor about switching my antidepressant. The only thing that was really holding me back was the fact that in May 2025 I was taken off all of my mental health medications (been on numerous kinds since the age of 15) and started from scratch. In July […]
I’ve been on my new antidepressants for about 6 months now, and although it took some dosage adjustments followed by time, they seem to be working pretty good. However, I have 2 side effects that are lingering around and not to mention they are just 2 of the handful of side effects that could occur […]
In a previous post I discussed in not too much detail about my mental health and the struggles I was (and have been facing/dealing with for a number of years) and how I was ‘starting over’. Starting over means being taken off all of my mental health medications that I had been on for a […]
After being on the same medication since I was 15 years old (currently 41 years old), I’ve been taken off all of them to start from scratch. It’s hard and going to be a long process. I’ve since started new medication, but like all mental health medication, it takes a while to begin to work. […]
Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life Mindfulness isn’t just for meditation sessions. You can weave it into your everyday activities. Here are some ideas. Mindful Eating: Savoring Every Bite Mindful eating is about paying attention to your food. Notice the taste, texture, and smell of each bite. Reduce distractions during meals. Turn off the TV and […]