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CHW Thinking of Starting an Antidepressant?
Informed consent and questions for your doctor. For example: When doctors say this… ask this.
Read MoreCHW The Connection Between Mental Health, Diet, Nutrition and Gut Health
Diet, nutrition, and chronic systemic inflammation are linked to health and mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, and even schizophrenia. Below are links to articles that discuss this promising way to naturally address these conditions.
Read MoreCHW Nutritional Support that Helps to Heal the Body and Brain
The connection between mental health, diet, nutrition and gut health. Diet, nutrition, and chronic systemic inflammation are linked to health and mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, and even schizophrenia.
Read MoreCHW Anti-Inflammatory, Pain-Fighting Diet
The meaning of optimum in OPTIMUM DIET is the diet which best supports recovery from illness and maintenance of health. This support also includes optimum energy, athletic performance, mental power and endurance, preventing degenerative disease and staying young.
Read MoreCHW Reinstatement Guidelines
There is only a 2 (possibly 3) week reinstatement window where it is (somewhat) safe to go back onto the drug to try to reverse the withdrawal, but only if other drugs have not been added and the person did not alternate days more than 2 (possibly 3) weeks. After that window passes, the person is left to deal with whatever comes their way. There is no known “cure” for protracted withdrawal once it settles in. It just takes time to resolve on its own.
Read MoreCHW Akathisia
It’s difficult for those of us who have never experienced the powerful sensations of akathisia, a potential but horrific side effect of many psychotropic medications, to truly understand what those afflicted have gone through.
Read MoreCHW Waves & Windows
Welcome Welcome to Healing America Now FAQ & Key Definitions Thinking of Starting an Antidepressant? Recovery from Antidepressant Use Greeting from CHW founderTapering Tapering Guide Tapering Calculator The Scale Method Tapering Spreadsheets Dangers of Not Tapering Slowly Tapering Off Multiple Drugs Posting & Journaling Your Taper Managing Withdrawal SymptomsReinstatement Reinstatement GuidelinesLifestyle Changes Managing Withdrawal Symptoms…
Read MoreCHW For Friends and Family
What you might see if your friend or family member is having an adverse reaction or withdrawal when abruptly or rapidly stopping an SSRI/SNRI antidepressant or other psychotropic drug.
Read MoreCHW Crisis and Safety Planning
This is about suicidal thoughts, imaginings and plans. This is a possible effect of many medications: antidepressants and anticonvulsants. When taking or tapering off Cymbalta / Duloxetine, young and old, we are at risk. This is one reason CHW does not allow promoting or advocating Cymbalta or other drugs.
Read MoreAvoid These Foods and Supplements
Welcome Welcome to Healing America Now FAQ & Key Definitions Thinking of Starting an Antidepressant? Recovery from Antidepressant Use Greeting from CHW founderTapering Tapering Guide Tapering Calculator The Scale Method Tapering Spreadsheets Dangers of Not Tapering Slowly Tapering Off Multiple Drugs Posting & Journaling Your Taper Managing Withdrawal SymptomsReinstatement Reinstatement GuidelinesLifestyle Changes Managing Withdrawal Symptoms…
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