One of the benefits of writing about my illness is that I get to bounce ideas off of very smart people. A few weeks ago, at a function in the
Here’s what has been playing around in my mind the past few weeks:
There are no “smart” dopamine meds....
I wrote about CYP2D6, which refers to a gene that codes for a biologic molecule involved in the breakdown of tamoxifen, about a year ago. ... Read more »
Preface and Personal Disclaimer: No, I won't be demonizing the pharmaceutical industry. No, I am not a dupe of the antidepressant... Read more »
It's possibly the most highly advertised and discussed medication in the history of the pharmaceutical industry. It's that "little blue... Read more »
When I left my analyst’s office for the last time, way back in 1963, he told me one thing to keep me going. I was heading back to New... Read more »
“Hi, nice to meet you. I'm an introvert.”Last night I wentto a course on event planning held by UC Berkeley extension. Althoughit... Read more »
People who tested positive for depression in a recent study consumed 60 percent more chocolate than people who had lower test scores for depression.... Read more »
According to a new study, women who drink four or more cups of caffeinated coffee every day have a lower risk of depression than women who drink one... Read more »
A recent study suggests that teenagers who have trouble sleeping may be at a higher risk for being depressed and using drugs later in life. In the... Read more »
You can wear a patch to quit smoking, a patch to fend of pregnancy, and pretty soon, youll be able to wear a patch to treat depression. Emsam, an... Read more »
The FDA has approved EMSAM (selegiline), a transdermal patch, for the treatment of major depression. Selegeline is a MAOI originally used to treat... Read more »
ADHD Medications Can Mimic Depression Medications for ADHD sometimes mimic the symptoms of depression and sometimes exacerbate symptoms of depression (and bipolar disorder ). This can make it hard to distinguish which symptoms are caused by...
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