Tired of the trade-off: How a private psychiatrist treats SSRI side effects
Struggling with low libido or erectile dysfunction from antidepressants? Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Scary outlines 6 safe medical solutions.
Deprescribing Antidepressants
Is it time to stop your antidepressant? While recent headlines have pushed the concept of "deprescribing" into the mainstream, stopping an SSRI too quickly can cause severe withdrawal. A psychiatrist breaks down the flaws of standard tapering schedules and shares the golden rules for coming off medication safely.
"Will I Still Be Me?" 5 Common Myths About Antidepressants Debunked
There is a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to antidepressants. Here are five common myths about them, debunked by a psychiatrist.
OCD Treatment: Why Standard Depression Protocols Often Fail
Standard medications for OCD are SSRIs, but sometimes this is not enough. Explore advanced psychopharmacological techniques for managing OCD.
The "Prozac Bridge": A Smarter Way to Discontinue Antidepressants
Stopping an antidepressant like an SSRI can be difficult. There are techniques available to make the process easier, such as using fluoxetine as a bridge.
Adding Wellbutrin to an SSRI for Depression
Sometimes the best approach to treating depression involves combining two antidepressants that work in different ways.
Do I need medication for anxiety? A psychiatrist’s perspective.
Thoughts on starting a medication for anxiety - and how to approach this common problem.
Why am I still anxious after starting medication?
Not everyone responds to the first anxiety medication they try. Here are some reasons why.