As always, consult with your doctor before taking these 💚 1. Skullcap: It has been used for more than 200 years as a mild relaxant and as a therapy for anxiety, nervous tension, and convulsions. Studies show American skullcap has significant antioxidant effects, and may help protect against neur

I’m thrilled to share more helpful tips & stories for the #HealthTips campaign from 4/18 - 5/18! Follow along and share your health tips during this campaign for a chance to win a MacBook iPad or an Air Purifier! Join me on this organic journey towards better health, one mindful cho

Pharmacology can feel overwhelming at first, but with the right strategies, you can master it. Here are effective study tips for pharmacology, especially tailored for nursing or healthcare students: 🔑 1. Master the Basics First • Understand drug classifications (e.g., beta-blockers, AC

During winter, seasonal changes can impact mental health, often causing fatigue, low mood, or even Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Here’s a list of supplements that support mental health during the colder months: Please do not take all of these vitamins together. These are supplements that yo

Key Focus Areas in Lecture 9 (Psych Drugs) Mark Klimek simplifies psych drugs into patterns. Here’s what you should focus on: 1. Major Classes & Their Patterns • Antipsychotics (Phenothiazines, Clozapine, Haloperidol, etc.) • Treats psychosis (not anxiety). • S

these are my review notes for important notes and administration considerations prior to administering pain meds! Should I post more of these? I have notes on: pain meds GI medications (nausea meds, antacids) Diabetes (insulins) Neuro (antidepressants & anxiety) Cadiac (hypertension &a

serotonin is your brain’s happy chemical!! i was on SSRI’s (antidepressants) for a long time and it really messed with my serotonin production ❤️‍🩹 now, these are the ways i get my serotonin naturally, and they really do work! 🥰 #lemon8partner #serotonin #serotoninboost #howtobehappy

while searching for more thrift items for my home, I stumbled upon this little item and I’ve been looking for like the really cute, compact watches, and other things for pills since I take antidepressants and other medication, I thought this was so cute to put in my little purse to match my pink bo

Mental health meds are such a personal journey, and I want to share mine in case anyone else is feeling frustrated. I’m currently on Effexor as my main antidepressant, combined with Wellbutrin and Abilify at night, and this mix has finally helped me feel balanced, stable, and more like myself.

Antidepressants that ACTUALLY work #ThingsToDo #littlethings #AskLemon8 #realistic #meditation

💊✨ Pain Management in Nursing ✨💊 Pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical care, and as nurses, understanding how to assess and manage pain is essential. 🔎 Pain Assessment: Use pain scales (0–10, Wong-Baker faces, FLACC for children). Ask about location, quality, inte

I thought by now I’d feel a bit lighter, but I don’t. I started a new antidepressant, and today marks day 10. Honestly, my head still feels clouded, my moods haven’t shifted, and I’m stuck in the same fog. It’s frustrating getting my hopes up every time I try a new medication, only to feel like

It doesn’t matter what medication you’re prescribed always check online what your side effects could be! Don’t be like me and just wing it because you’re desperate for relief 🥲. I had some pretty nasty reactions to my first antidepressant Effexor (also known as Venlafaxine). I used to get excru

Here are some reasons why we're constantly tired: Sleep Quality: Insufficient or poor-quality sleep due to factors like irregular sleep patterns, sleep disorders, or environmental disturbances can leave you feeling constantly tired. Stress Levels: High levels of stress or anxiety can disr

I didn’t think so much was going to change by choosing to stop taking an antidepressant after 5 years … I had gotten to a point in my mental health where I didn’t understand myself & felt disconnected from my needs. I was always needing to adjust my medication dose because my body would get

Summer reminder 💚 Heat + meds don’t mix. Be safe, stay hydrated, & take care of yourself. ✨ If you’re on any medications — Antidepressants ADHD meds Birth control Allergy meds … you might be extra sensitive to the heat 🥵 Stay hydrated Sunscreen always Rest when you need to

#therapyideas # sooo I’ve taken a class on this & have done several other things buuut it’s so easy to become down nowadays. I’ve included some things I do & some I don’t but may help you! 1: HUGE thing that helps is just to get outside. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing or where y

I have had a hard time in the past with depression. I really hit a really hard time back in 2020 while C-19 because of the pandemic my mental health took a toll on me. I still go through my depression from time to time. But I make sure to do these things to help me get through it. Dealing with

Please don’t let your depression/anxiety ruin your life anymore. #my anxiety being high . #antidepressants #depressionsupport #anxietynomore #depressionaintwinning

Just a few things from my journey on this medication! #nightdepression #mood #medicine #anxietysupport #depressionsupport