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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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Gabapentin for Anxiety: How It Works, Dosing, and Considerations

Using Gabapentin for Anxiety Gabapentin is a medication originally developed for seizures and neuropathic pain that has gained increasing use as an off-label treatment for anxiety disorders. While not FDA-approved for anxiety, gabapentin has shown effectiveness in clinical studies for generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal. At Elevate Psychiatry, we consider […]

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Hydroxyzine for Anxiety: How It Works, Dosing, and What to Expect

How Hydroxyzine Works for Anxiety Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine medication that has been used for decades to treat anxiety, and it remains a valuable tool in psychiatric practice for its rapid onset, non-addictive profile, and effectiveness for acute anxiety relief. Unlike benzodiazepines, hydroxyzine carries no risk of physical dependence, tolerance, or withdrawal — making it […]

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Wellbutrin Side Effects: What to Expect During Treatment

Understanding Wellbutrin Side Effects Wellbutrin (bupropion) is a unique antidepressant that works primarily on norepinephrine and dopamine rather than serotonin. This distinct mechanism gives it a side effect profile that differs significantly from SSRIs — in some ways more favorable (fewer sexual side effects, less weight gain), and in other ways requiring specific caution (seizure […]

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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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Vyvanse Side Effects: What to Know About This ADHD Medication

Vyvanse Side Effects: A Comprehensive Guide Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a long-acting stimulant medication used to treat ADHD in adults. Its unique prodrug design — the active amphetamine is released gradually as the body metabolizes it — provides smoother, more consistent symptom control compared to immediate-release stimulants. While this design also reduces abuse potential, Vyvanse shares […]

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Seroquel for Sleep: How It Works, Dosing, and Side Effects

Using Seroquel for Sleep: What You Need to Know Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an atypical antipsychotic that is frequently prescribed off-label at low doses for insomnia, particularly when sleep difficulties co-occur with anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. At low doses (25-100mg), quetiapine's antihistamine effects predominate, producing sedation without the full antipsychotic activity seen at higher doses. […]

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