Understanding Methylfolate: Genetic Connection and Clinical Insights
n the ever-evolving landscape of mental health treatments, let's shine the spotlight on methylfolate, a form...
Don’t Throw Out the Serotonin Theory Just Yet!
The serotonin theory of depression has been around for a good 60 years and is often used as justification for the use of antidepressants, specifically...
What’s in a name, or the curious drug called Topiramate
I often hear from patients “Why are you prescribing me an antidepressant for (and here comes the name of some condition such as anxiety or obsessions) ...
Hyperventilation – When Breathing is Too Much of a Good Thing
Many people with panic/anxiety symptoms are hypervigilant to internal body sensations, such as the subtle changes brought about by an increase in breathing...
When the Brain Buzzes: Understanding Zaps After SSRI Discontinuation
Known as 'brain zaps,' these perplexing phenomena are a fairly common yet poorly understood side effect of antidepressant discontinuation...