danielamenmd

Talking to children or adults and linking them to current symptoms. It is a technique I call bridging. Ask yourself when is the first time you ever had that symptom. It is often very instructive.

I am sorry to read this. We published a study showing the scan changes what the doctor does 8 times out of 10. Not always, but more often than not. Without knowing the details I cannot comment further, except to say if you call the clinic and tell them you were on this chat, i will look over your case.

The study can be found here: https://www.amenclinics.com/the-science/peer-reviewed-studies/ (2012 - Amen D, Highum D, Licata R, Annibali J, Somner L, Pigott HE, Taylor DV, Trujillo M, Newberg A, Henderson TA, Willeumier K (2012) Specific ways brain SPECT imaging enhances clinical psychiatric practice

The class action lawsuits prevent pharmaceutical companies from wanting to develop more medications. There have been very few new medications. Mostly, because the paradigm in psychiatry needs a radical shift from symptom based diagnoses to biologically based ones.

Think colorful fruits and vegetables, high quality protein, healthy fats. In The End of Mental Illness there is a chapter called Food Made Insanely Simple.

Caffeine constricts blood flow to the brain, is addictive, and decreases sleep for many. I recommend Brain Boost on the Go.