Mark Bottinick, LCSW-C, and I meet to have a lively discussion about EET, our wonderful clinical experiences using it, and some practical limitations inherent in this technique.
Read moreHow to Support Medication Withdrawal Through Meditation
Today I briefly summarize what I have found to be helpful with meditation when it comes to medication withdrawal. My goal is to provide a resource that can help patients have an easier withdrawal process.
Read moreWhat Does Psychotherapy Have to Do With Withdrawal?
Through my empirical experiences as a holistic psychiatrist, I now understand that the psychotherapeutics of well-being can make or break a medication withdrawal process. I hope this article will help to clarify the reasons why both aspects—psychotherapy and biochemistry—are important for a successful withdrawal process.
Read moreA Holistic Approach to Benzodiazepine Withdrawal
Benzodiazepine withdrawal has developed a reputation of being extremely difficult, but over the course of my practice, I have seen patients taper off their benzodiazepines with ease. This article focuses on a holistic approach to benzodiazepine withdrawal in a 19-year-old young man, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, who has been taking Klonopin. Read on for more.
Read moreThe Key Difference Between Antidepressant and Antipsychotic Withdrawal
Because medication withdrawal is poorly understood by psychiatrists and patients, it's easy to think of medication withdrawal as a single phenomenon. Read on for an important insight and its implication for treatment that will transform how you handle medication withdrawal.
Read moreBoosting Our Mood Naturally During Stressful Times
How do we boost our mood naturally during stressful times? Are there ways to lessen the harm and negative impact of loss, insecurity, and sadness? Here are some holistic and integrative resources rather than taking a prescription medication.
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