@shrinksinsneakers.bsky.socialHere's something that makes people quit SSRIs way too early: some people actually feel more anxious during the first week
#psychiatry #psychiatrist #doctor #antidepressants #medication #antidepressant #SSRIs #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters
@turban.bsky.socialKodi’s #psychiatry fact of the day: emotional blunting is an occasional side effect of #SSRIs, not just something you should expect with treatment.
If you experience this, tell your doctor, as switching to another medication may be warranted.
@christophlane.bsky.socialMedia coverage of SSRI overprescribing is sharply polarized.
Some outlets present with nuance, detailing what isn’t known.
Others talk of a “war” against antidepressants.
My latest @psychologytoday.com
@journalgim.bsky.socialCheck out this new #JGIM #OriginalResearch study that showed #SSRIs achieved modest improvements in agitation versus second generation #antipsychotics among US nursing home residents with dementia
Consider these as pharmacologic alternatives!
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