SSRI cessation
I've been taking an SSRI for far longer than I need or want because of the physical withdrawal symptoms. I've tried a slow taper, but still experienced the "brain zaps." What have you seen work? Are there any supplements that can ease the symptoms of detoxification? Thank you!
Does melatonin help when having trouble sleeping because of evening workout
When I do a high aerobic run, or join an high intensity bootcamp training after diner around 19:00 and then try to fall asleep around 23:00, I always have trouble falling asleep (compared to normal; I usually fall asleep within 15 minutes). The next day I always feel that I have not slept as well normal, and my Garmin also tells me I slept pretty bad: HRV out of range on the lower side (around 39ms, whilst normally being around 47ms); also my deep and REM sleep scores are worsened (around 30mins deep sleep and sometimes even zero REM). I was wondering, since I sometimes read that melatonine reduces heart rate and has effects on thermoregulatory systems in the body in the context of workouts, can melatonin help me having better sleep quality when doing a workout late on the day. example study talking of melatonin and workout: https://www.mov-sport-sciences.org/articles/sm/abs/2022/01/sm210044/sm210044.html#:~:text=The%20results%20showed%20that%20melatonin,exercise%20(P%20%3C%200.01).
Should Parents Allow Minors to Drink Alcohol at Home?
Many parents who allow minors to drink in their home THINK/CLAIM that doing so sets them up for safer experiences with alcohol in the future. ("They're going to do it anyway and I want them to learn their limits in the safety of our home.") My understanding is that research has shown the opposite - i.e., that permissive attitudes by parents is connected with a greater risk of alcohol harm and future dependence. I think neuroscience has also shown that teen brains are particularly susceptible to damage from alcohol...and that, if someone IS going to drink a toxic poison, they should wait until they are 21 or older to minimize the risk to the still-developing brain. I suspect that many parents (a) have not listened to your incredible 8/22/22 episode on alcohol and still think alcohol is either good for you or not that bad, (b) desperately want to be the "cool" parents, and/or (c) have such cognitive dissonance on the topic and don't want to look like a hypocrite.