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In Brain Chemistry We Trust—The Gospel According to Pharma

Mad in America

A more complete reading reveals that the relationship between 5-HT antagonism and antidepressant effects was understood even then to be more hypothetical than definitive, and activation of serotonin receptors was not necessarily the mechanism that alleviates depression.

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A Therapist Navigating Antidepressant Withdrawal: Nelson Lee on the Power of the Present Moment

Mad in America

I’ve read on forums about neuro-emotions — emotions that are really big — and I’ve definitely experienced that. It’s that dance between our external environment and our internal, and external definitely has an impact. This experience has definitely tainted my view of medication. Lee: It’s been way worse.

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How to Stop the Intrusive Thought OCD and Anxiety Cycle Naturally

The Anxiety Guy

The Anxiety Guy Podcast is here to guide you through real, relatable anxiety healing, not textbook definitions or rigid diagnoses. But by understanding the deeper pattern, shifting your response, and calming your nervous system from the inside out.

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A Reflection on “Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance”

Mad in America

They might point the way to helpful treatments but fundamentally they are heuristic constructs rather than definitive descriptions and understandings of clinical problems. The only way to mitigate this is to be very clear from the outset that psychiatric diagnoses are labels that are intended to serve certain purposes.

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The Definitive Dos and Don'ts of Asking Where Your Relationship Is Going

Very Well Mind

Here are some honest, relatable, and reassuring tips for how to navigate the where is this relationship going conversation that no one wants to have (but should!).

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Redemption in Psychiatry, Part 2: Collegial Reactions

Psychiatric Times

Definition: Although most definitions lean toward its religious usage, there was some wondering of whether it could be broader. “It Given these collective responses, redemption does seem of some interest to psychiatrists, and with a broad definition being used, of relevance. Very thoughtful-provoking.” Being polite? Dismissive?

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Sticking to the argument about whether antidepressants work

Critical Psychiatry

I have always been cautious about making such a definitive statement, even if expressing to people, including my patients, my belief that it may well be true. As we saw with the Simon Wessely debate with Jo on the This morning TV programme (see clip ), mainstream psychiatry will not allow Jo to say that antidepressants do not work.

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