One the most advanced mood-elevating therapies available today is S-adenosylmethionine, a natural compound that the Life Extension Foundation introduced to American consumers back in 1996. Long prescribed in Europe to alleviate depression, SAMe has been demonstrated to be as effective as certain pharmac...
Throughout human history, and long before our current definition for major depression or major depression disorder treatment, the concept of depression has been repeatedly molded and reconceived. As society changes, so does its view of depression, with philosophers, social theorists, artists, and lay...
It’s the longest stint I’ve gone without Effexor XR in my system in the past four years and I’m regretting ever having started it in the first place. I started it after my son was born, because life was crashing down around me and Ineededwanted a quick solution. I’ve always be...
Dr. Baron hypothesizes that when a pill poops out, it's because your system is now more vulnerable to depression, especially if you weren't on a high enough dose to begin with or didn't take it long enough. It's like a sprained ankle, he says: "If you go back in the game afte...
Common SNRIs include Pristiq®, Cymbalta®, Savella®, Effexor®. While SSRIs can be hugely beneficial in some cases, they have a downside: the long-term use8of SSRIs can make serotonin deficiencies even worse. Additionally, while SSRIs can reduce depression symptoms by increasing seroton...
Benzodiazepines:A class of medications that sedate the central nervous system. Options like alprazolam (Xanax) and clonazepam (Klonopin) are only for short-term use due to risks of addiction and dependence. How Long Will Treatment Take?
Long Story Short Dreaming may help you process events and emotions from the day, boost your creative problem solving, and cement your memories. Many cultures have used dream interpretation over the centuries, but now experts believe dreams have unique meaning for each dreamer. You can start deco...
It depends on where I am on the introvert (I *like* being alone and anyone who judges me by any standard can take a long walk on a short plank) versus extrovert (I want a boyfriend and other friends, and presumably they have to like me to want to be friends) spectr...