by Holly Higgins | Oct 10, 2017 | Antidepressant Withdrawal, Depression, Mental Health, Psychiatry
If you know my story, you know that one of the main antidepressant side effects I experienced was rapid, unexplained weight gain. 60 pounds over the course of a year and a half. Between the weight gain, emotional numbness, brain fog, loss of libido, and loss of...
by Holly Higgins | Oct 5, 2017 | Depression, Mental Health, Nutrition for Mental Health
If you’ve ever dealt with seasonal affective disorder — also known as SAD, seasonal depression, or the “winter blues” — the time to start preparing is now. I know. It’s barely October. Here in Michigan, the leaves have just started to turn....
by Holly Higgins | Sep 19, 2017 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mindset, Nutrition for Mental Health
A few years ago, I furiously started a little blog called Pills to Paleo. I say furiously because that’s what I was — furious. After years in therapy and years on meds, I accidentally discovered that nutrition was at the root of my mental health symptoms. I was...
by Holly Higgins | Sep 15, 2017 | Client Success Story, Depression, Mental Health, Nutrition for Mental Health
I love sharing my clients’ success stories. Let me introduce you to Ashley N., a 30-year-old woman from Meridian, Mississippi. In just three months, Ashley was able to make some incredible strides in her health. Before we get to her success, let’s look at where she...
by Holly Higgins | Sep 12, 2017 | Antidepressant Withdrawal, Anxiety, Depression, Media Appearances, Mental Health, Mindset, Nutrition for Mental Health, Paleo, Psychiatry
My favorite (and most candid!) podcast interview to date has been with James Moore of The Mad in America Podcast (formerly the Let’s Talk Withdrawal Podcast). James and I went deep into my story, including my experiences with psych drugs and antidepressant...
by Holly Higgins | Aug 12, 2017 | Antidepressant Withdrawal, Anxiety, Depression, Energy Medicine, Family and Friends, Media Appearances, Mental Health, Mindset, Nutrition for Mental Health, Psychiatry
I was honored to write a guest post for Kelly Brogan MD, a holistic psychiatrist specializing in nutritional approaches to mental health. Dr. Brogan is one of my heroes and role models, and she has been so supportive of my work and my transformation. To view the post,...
