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Lamotrigine Side Effects: What to Know About Lamictal

Common Lamotrigine Side Effects Lamotrigine (brand name Lamictal) is a mood stabilizer widely used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, particularly for preventing depressive episodes. It is also used as an anticonvulsant for epilepsy. Compared to other mood stabilizers, lamotrigine is generally well-tolerated with a relatively mild side effect profile — which is one of […]

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High-Functioning Depression: Signs, Impact, and Treatment

What Is High-Functioning Depression? High-functioning depression describes a pattern where someone experiences persistent depressive symptoms while continuing to meet their external obligations — going to work, maintaining relationships, managing household responsibilities. Like high-functioning anxiety, it is not an official diagnostic category, but it captures a real clinical phenomenon that clinically aligns most closely with persistent […]

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Autism in Adults: Late Diagnosis, Masking, and Mental Health

Understanding Autism in Adults Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults is far more common than previously recognized. Many adults on the spectrum were never diagnosed in childhood, either because they did not fit the narrow, male-centric diagnostic criteria used in earlier decades, or because they developed effective masking strategies that concealed their autistic traits in […]

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Neurodivergent: What It Means and Its Connection to Mental Health

What Does Neurodivergent Mean? Neurodivergent is a term used to describe individuals whose neurological development and functioning differ from what is considered typical (neurotypical). It encompasses a range of conditions including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette syndrome, and other neurological variations. At Elevate Psychiatry, we approach neurodivergence with respect for neurological differences while […]

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Anxiety and Nausea: Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection

How Anxiety Causes Nausea The gut-brain connection is one of the most powerful in the human body, and nausea is one of its most common manifestations during periods of anxiety. When the brain's stress response activates, it sends signals through the vagus nerve and the enteric nervous system (often called the "second brain") that directly […]

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Anxiety and Dizziness: Why It Happens and How to Find Relief

Can Anxiety Cause Dizziness? Yes — dizziness is one of the most common and disorienting physical symptoms of anxiety. It can feel like lightheadedness, unsteadiness, a sensation of floating, or the room spinning. For many people, the dizziness itself becomes a source of additional anxiety, creating a feedback loop that amplifies both symptoms. At Elevate […]

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Depression and Anger: Why Irritability Is a Common Symptom

The Hidden Link Between Depression and Anger When most people think of depression, they picture sadness, withdrawal, and hopelessness. But anger — irritability, frustration, hostility, and emotional outbursts — is one of depression's most underrecognized symptoms. Research suggests that over half of people experiencing a depressive episode report significant irritability or anger, and for some, […]

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Adult ADHD: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Understanding Adult ADHD ADHD does not disappear with age. Approximately 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD continue to experience clinically significant symptoms into adulthood, and many adults with ADHD were never diagnosed in childhood. Adult ADHD affects an estimated 4-5% of adults in the United States, though the actual prevalence is likely higher due to […]

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Trauma Therapy: Evidence-Based Approaches to Healing

What Is Trauma Therapy? Trauma therapy encompasses a range of evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches specifically designed to help adults process and recover from traumatic experiences. Whether the trauma stems from a single event (an accident, assault, or natural disaster) or prolonged exposure (childhood adversity, domestic violence, combat), specialized trauma treatment addresses the ways these experiences continue […]

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