There is always some trial and error involved in finding the right medication for you. As of now, there’s no magic formula that will take information about you and predict exactly what medications and dosages will work well for you. Still, understanding why medications affect people differently can help the process feel less mysterious.
Category: Medication
What happens to a medication once it’s in my body?
Knowing how your body processes mental health medication can be helpful in understanding your own medication regimen. It can help you feel a sense of control over your treatment and feel more comfortable with taking medication. Let’s take a look at what happens to a medication once it enters your body.
What You Should Know About Taking Antidepressants
Many people believe that the process of taking an antidepressant for depression or anxiety is linear; you begin taking medication, it starts working, and when you feel better, you simply stop taking it. However, the reality is more complex. Here, we map out the typical journey people experience on an antidepressant and explain a few ways to ensure you get the best care and results.
Therapy and Medication For Your Mental Health
With the complexities of mental health, there is no “one-size fits all” approach. As a result, numerous options exist to meet each person’s individual needs such as talk therapy, meditation, nutrition, exercise, journaling, and medication to name a few. Combining at least two options often leads to the best outcomes, but the question is which are right for you? Where and how should you start your journey? Fortunately, two methods have significant evidence of making a positive impact on your mental health.
The Importance of Medication in Coordination with Therapy
Medication is an important treatment for many different ailments, conditions and diseases that we all experience. It can improve quality of life, reduce or eliminate symptoms, maintain baselines, and many more important functions throughout our daily lives. As the stigma of mental health decreases, it becomes clearer how important it is to integrate mental health medication into a full medical treatment approach when appropriate.
How Antidepressants Actually Work
If you are someone who is considering or already taking antidepressant medication, it’s important to know facts such as what an antidepressant is, how they metabolize in your body, and how they actually help you feel better.
6 Things To Know Before Starting on Antidepressants
It became clear to me at an early age that I would be on a journey with my mental health, but it took until adulthood to really understand what exactly this journey would entail.
5 Misconceptions About Antidepressants
Psychiatrist Dr. Adam Ruggle’s perspective on the common misunderstandings about these medications for mental health.
What To Do If Your Antidepressant Isn’t Working
For many with treatment-resistant depression, finding an effective antidepressant often involves a long and tenuous trial-and-error process. Here are some ways that can help you find a plan that works for you.