When Prozac (fluoxetine) burst on the scene in the 1980s there was much hoopla and hope that those blue and yellow capsules would provide the long sought cure for depression.However, this was not the case and people eventually searched for non-medicated depression solutions. Increasing demand for antidepressants led to dozens of such drugs to enter…
One of the unfortunate fallouts of being treated with antidepressants is the possibility of experiencing unpleasant and often intolerable side effects. In fact, side effects such as weight gain, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, irritability, headache and diarrhea are quite common with this class of drugs. Added to the list of negatives is the fact that they…
Each year Athena San Diego recognizes extraordinary woman in companies/organizations who personify Athena San Diego’s mission of leading by example and/or fostering the personal and professional growth of women. This is characterized through mentoring, education, and leadership training thereby enhancing opportunities for the advancement of women in the Southern California business community. Achieve TMS is…
Achieve TMS will be supporting and attending the National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMIWalks San Diego, CA, on April 29th, 2017. NAMI is the largest organization in the United States providing awareness and support to those suffering from Mental Illness, including support for loved ones and family members. Achieve TMS is proud to align with…
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For too many people who battle depression, relief from its devastating symptoms remains elusive. While antidepressant medications do offer some relief for 50-70% of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), the devastating symptoms persist for the remaining 30-50%. In fact, studies have shown that in many cases a placebo has the same effect on MDD…
A Need for Non- Medication Depression Treatments As depression rates have skyrocketed in recent years so has the prescribing of antidepressant medications. An estimated 10% of all Americans are currently taking one of the many antidepressant drugs on the market, with one out of four 40-60 year old women using these medications. Approximately 338 million…