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Side effects of antidepressants are usually minor but dangerous antidepressant medication side effects can occur. Know the common antidepressant side effects.

A Review of Antidepressant Side Effects: From Common Nuisance to Dangerous

One of the most frequent reasons people decide to stop taking their antidepressant medication is because they experience side effects. Sometimes side effects of antidepressants are quite minor and time-limited, however, if a person isn’t prepared for the possibility of side effects they may take this as a sign they can’t tolerate the antidepressant. It […]

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Distress tolerance skills and coping strategies help manage intense emotions. Be prepared to manage extreme emotions and recover quicker.

10 Coping Strategies for Distress Tolerance

Because distress is so uncomfortable people understandably want to make it go away as soon as possible. At the moment of intense emotions, it feels like it may never end. Extreme emotions distort thinking and sometimes people make choices that cause more harm (self-injury, suicide attempt, telling off your boss, ending a relationship, etc…).

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Sexual side effects of antidepressants are common. Reduced interest in sexual activity from depression can be compounded by the antidepressants sexual side effects. If you are wondering about antidepressant sexual side effects, but too afraid to ask, this post is for you!

9 Facts About the Sexual Side Effects of Antidepressants: They are common!

Sexual side effects of antidepressants are common yet often people feel too embarrassed to discuss these with their doctor. To make it more complicated, a common symptom of depression is reduced interest in sexual activity. This can then be compounded by the antidepressants sexual side effects. If you are wondering about antidepressant sexual side effects,

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What is serotonin syndrome? It's important to recognize serotonin syndrome symptoms because it is an emergency. Know the signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome and what causes serotonin syndrome.

What is Serotonin Syndrome? Hint: It’s an Emergency. Know the Signs and Symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome.

Serotonin syndrome is an emergency and can be fatal in extreme cases. It is important to recognize serotonin syndrome symptoms when they are happening because if medications are stopped early most cases remain mild. So what is serotonin syndrome? Let’s review the signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome so it isn’t missed but also so

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Effects of Antidepressant Medications: How Do You Know if it is Working?

How will antidepressants make me feel? How do I know if it is working? Before starting antidepressant medications it’s important to know what to expect; both with potential side effects but also what to look for when assessing if there is a benefit. Antidepressant medication is slow to take effect so the benefits can creep up

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FDA's approval of Esketamine (Spravato) has been met with much excitement as treatment-resistant depression medication options are limited for this potentially life-threatening condition. Will Esketamine live up to expectations?

Esketamine (Spravato) for Treatment-Resistant Depression: Will it Live Up to Expectations?

The FDA’s recent approval of Esketamine (Spravato by Janssen Pharmaceuticals) has been met with much excitement (and some controversy) for it’s potential to help people with treatment-resistant depression. Despite it being a potentially life-threatening condition treatment-resistant depression medication options are limited. 12-20% of people diagnosed with major depression don’t respond to conventional antidepressant treatment. According to the

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Journal Prompts For Depression and Anxiety

This post today is written by an awesome guest blogger who has experienced anxiety and wants to let us know what she has found helpful. Megan realized she can successfully stay on track and feel calmer by using journal prompts, specifically using journaling prompts for depression and anxiety. Journal writing, in general, is a helpful

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Light Therapy for Seasonal Depression: What works?

It’s that time a year again! How did it come back so fast? With summer winding down and fall weather returning, depression can rear its ugly head for those who experience seasonal dips in their mood. Light therapy for seasonal depression works. Often called “light box therapy” because historically it required sitting in front of a

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Withdrawal from antidepressants can be uncomfortable if not tapered properly. Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms, also called antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, can happen when lowering a dose of the medication or with discontinuation. Read this to learn about what it is, your risk for it, and how to treat it.

Will You Have Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms?

Withdrawal from antidepressants can be uncomfortable if they are not tapered properly. Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms, also called antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, can happen when lowering a dose of the medication or with discontinuation. It is most frequently seen when treatment is abruptly stopped. Read here to learn all about antidepressant withdrawal: Possible symptoms associated with it,

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Don't make these 2 common mistakes when deciding if an antidepressant medication is effective! Without accurate expectations of treatment, people assume the antidepressants aren't effective when they may be. How long does it take for antidepressants to work? Read here to learn more.

2 Reasons Your Antidepressant Medication Doesn’t Work

Don’t make these 2 common mistakes when deciding if an antidepressant is effective. Many people have inadequate trials on antidepressant medication due to dosing that is too low or taking the medication for too short of a time. Without accurate expectations of treatment, people assume the medicine isn’t effective and discontinue it. So how long

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"Which antidepressant is right for me?" Great question! Sometimes we can figure out what is the best antidepressant by asking the right questions. These are the 6 questions I think about with my patient's before choosing an antidepressant.

6 Questions You Must Ask Before Choosing an Antidepressant

Which antidepressant is right for me? Sometimes we can figure out what is the best antidepressant just by asking the right questions. Before choosing an antidepressant, I think about these 6 questions with my patients. We can frequently narrow down the choices so we know which antidepressant to try first. If you are considering starting an antidepressant,

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Learn what to expect when starting an antidepressant and the common side effects of antidepressants. Antidepressant side effects are generally time-limited but feel more manageable when you know that what you are feeling is one of the antidepressants side effects. Learn tips on how to manage the side effects.

8 Facts About Common Side Effects of Antidepressants

It’s important to know what to expect when starting on an antidepressant and to be aware of common side effects of antidepressants. Most commonly, antidepressant side effects happen when a medication is started. With antidepressants side effects are usually manageable and time-limited. I find when people are aware of potential side effects and how long

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