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Postpartum OCD: The good, bad and ugly
Cleaning is the fun part of OCD for me, the part that stinks is having intrusive thoughts that make you feel like a horrible person.
Jamie Sorenson
May 41 min read


Can you use cannabis during pregnancy?
here is no data to support that edible marijuana, cannabis or weed are safe to use in pregnancy, yet many women are using it to manage nausea, anxiety, and insomnia during pregnancy.
Jamie Sorenson
May 42 min read


Oh the tauopathy! An Update on Alzheimer's Disease
Now there are a few biomarkers for us to measure and study.
Jamie Sorenson
Apr 261 min read


Setting Boundaries Postpartum
The truth is that protecting my peace is the glue that held me together postpartum.
Jamie Sorenson
Apr 261 min read


Genetics for psych meds?
Yes! The future is here, but remember these tests do NOT tell you what medications will work.
Jamie Sorenson
Apr 261 min read


Feeling Angry?
We feel angry when you’re resenting someone and we feel resentment in response to two things:
Jamie Sorenson
Apr 261 min read


Relationship Advice
If I could tell my younger self one thing it would be that relationships are not supposed to feel like asteroids colliding.
Jamie Sorenson
Apr 261 min read


SSRIs do not increase the risk of miscarriage
SSRIs do not increase the risk of miscarriage. Depression does increase the risk of miscarriage.
Jamie Sorenson
Apr 261 min read


A Hypothetical Question
Before you respond, hear me out. This question touches on a lot of issues.
Jamie Sorenson
Apr 262 min read


5 Surprising things I've learned from being a psychiatrist for over 10 years:
The key to healing is connection.
Jamie Sorenson
Apr 261 min read


Premenstrual Mood Changes
90% of women with regular menstrual cycles report unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms before menstruation.
Jamie Sorenson
Apr 133 min read


What is Postpartum Rage?
ostpartum rage is well described in the general population, but not in research. There are many articles on managing postpartum rage.
Jamie Sorenson
Mar 173 min read


Postpartum Anxiety Woes
Postpartum anxiety is so hard and causes so many woes. Your brain is telling you silly stuff.
Jamie Sorenson
Mar 91 min read


Things I would never do as a board certified psychiatrist: unplanned pregnancy version
Don't make assumptions about someone else's pregnancy.
Jamie Sorenson
Jan 132 min read


Menopause Info!
Most complete and accurate menopause info I’ve been able to find: https://menopausewiki.ca/#there-is-no-blood-test-that-is-perfectly-reli...
Jamie Sorenson
Jan 51 min read


Worried about your hormones?
We are playing a lot of catch up on understanding hormones for women. A lot of people become focused on the hormone levels and try to...
Jamie Sorenson
Jan 22 min read


Is it normal pregnancy or is it perinatal depression?
I see so many more moms preparing for a subsequent pregnancy following a postpartum episode rather than during the pregnant or postpartum...
Jamie Sorenson
Jan 21 min read


Medications to reduce risk of Breast Cancer
Concerned about your risk of developing breast cancer? Did you know that there are medications you can take to reduce your risk of breast...
Jamie Sorenson
Jan 22 min read


What do psychiatrists recommend when results are needed fast?
On the horizon, lessons from treating postpartum depression. Brexanolone and Zuranolone
Jamie Sorenson
Jan 21 min read


Need Help with Efficiency and SOAP Notes? Use Freed AIScribe
About 6 months ago, I started doing a lot more teaching in addition to my clinical work. This meant going from 14 patients per day to up...
Jamie Sorenson
Jan 17 min read
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