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Lexapro can cause shakiness in some people, often early on or after a dose change, and it often eases as your body adjusts. Feeling shaky can be unsettling, especially when you started Lexapro to feel steadier. A mild tremor or “jittery” feeling is a known effect with escitalopram, the medicine in Lexapro, and many people […]

Hallucinations can happen with trazodone in rare cases, often after a dose change, a risky drug mix, or a reaction like serotonin syndrome. Seeing or hearing something that isn’t there can feel unreal in the worst way. If it starts soon after trazodone, it’s reasonable to wonder if the medicine is part of the problem.

Long-lasting untreated psychotic episodes can raise odds of lasting thinking and memory changes, yet many effects can improve when care starts early. That question hits hard because “brain damage” sounds final. Real life is messier. Psychosis is a set of symptoms, not one single illness, and the brain changes seen in studies don’t map neatly

Caffeine can shift serotonin signaling a bit through adenosine receptors, but its main punch comes from alertness pathways, not serotonin. You’ve probably felt caffeine change your mood. Some days it feels like a gentle lift. Other days it feels edgy, flat, or jittery. That’s why the serotonin question keeps coming up. Serotonin is tied to

Many plans pay for therapy and psychiatry, and federal parity rules limit extra hurdles compared with medical care. When you’re trying to book therapy, refill a prescription, or set up a psychiatric visit, the first question is usually simple: will your plan pay? The honest answer is that many plans do cover mental health care,

Borderline personality disorder and psychopathy describe different patterns, and most people with BPD are not psychopathic. “Psychopath” gets used as a shortcut for “cold” or “dangerous.” It also gets thrown at people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), often after a painful relationship or a viral clip. That shortcut feels tidy. It’s usually wrong. This article

No, many mammals and birds likely have conscious experience, and a real chance exists for some fish and invertebrates, but certainty drops fast outside well-studied groups. You’ve probably seen two loud claims online: “Humans are the only ones who feel anything,” and “Everything with a brain is conscious.” Both miss the real story. Researchers can’t

Not feeling pain can stem from rare genetic nerve conditions, nerve injury, or neuropathy—and it raises injury risk, so medical evaluation matters. Pain is your body’s alarm system. It’s the sharp “stop” that keeps you from leaning on a hot stove, walking on a broken toe, or ignoring an infection that’s brewing. So when someone

Better parenting starts with calm limits, daily connection, and repair after slip-ups. Most parents don’t wake up thinking, “Let’s mess this up today.” You’re trying. Your kid’s trying. Life still gets loud. The goal here isn’t a flawless household. It’s a home that feels steady, where your child knows two things: you’re on their side,

Some clinicians pair atomoxetine with a stimulant, but the combo can raise pulse and blood pressure, so steady monitoring matters. If you’re staring at two prescriptions and wondering whether they can fit in the same daily plan, you’re not alone. Strattera (atomoxetine) and Adderall (amphetamine salts) are both used for ADHD, yet they work in