Evidence-based, standard-practice treatments:
A Note on psychiatric treatments:
“We don’t so much solve our problems as we outgrow them. We add capacities and experiences that eventually make us bigger than the problems.” - Carl Jung
Psychiatric diagnoses are often not merely chemical imbalance issues. They can be a calling to understand ourselves better and to make changes in our lives, behaviors and belief systems.
Medications work best in conjunction with psychotherapy, coaching and/or lifestyle changes.
- ADHD: Stimulants, Atomoxetine, Bupropion, Clonidine, Guanfacine and SNRIs
- Anxiety: Buspirone, Propranolol, Clonidine, Hydroxyzine, SSRIs, SNRIs, SGAs and Benzodiazepines for short-term use
- Emotional Dysregulation: Lamotrigine, SSRIs, Mood Stabilizers like SGAs (second generation antipsychotics)
- Depression: SSRIs, SNRIs, Lamotrigine, Bupropion, SGAs and Ketamine for short-term use
- PTSD: See Anxiety and Depression medications
- Sleep Issues: Trazodone, Doxepin, Mirtazapine, Hydroxyzine and Hypnotics for short-term use
A Note on psychiatric treatments:
“We don’t so much solve our problems as we outgrow them. We add capacities and experiences that eventually make us bigger than the problems.” - Carl Jung
Psychiatric diagnoses are often not merely chemical imbalance issues. They can be a calling to understand ourselves better and to make changes in our lives, behaviors and belief systems.
Medications work best in conjunction with psychotherapy, coaching and/or lifestyle changes.
