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Is it Brain Fog or am I ovulating?
There are two critical points in the menstrual cycle where ADHD symptoms can significantly worsen: 1) during ovulation and 2) just before menstruation.
Jamie Sorenson
Jun 302 min read


When to quit the Zoloft during pregnancy and postpartum?
However, it’s crucial to understand that they are certainly not the only options available for the treatment of various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Each individual’s experience with mental health is unique, and as such, treatment plans should be tailored to fit the specific needs of the patient.
Jamie Sorenson
Jun 292 min read


New Baby Smell
New baby smell is just divine! Evoking a sense of warmth and comfort that is hard to replicate. The scent of a newborn, often described as a mix of sweetness and freshness, is not only delightful but also has a profound emotional impact on many people.
Jamie Sorenson
Jun 292 min read


Preventing Postpartum Depression
The best way to prevent postpartum depression is to proactively treat depression both before and during pregnancy. It is essential to understand that depression can be likened to a wound; the longer it remains untreated, the more complicated and challenging it becomes to manage effectively.
Jamie Sorenson
Jun 292 min read


Does the baby feel like yours?
I had this fantasy that we would immediately have this deep connection, but it didn’t play out exactly that way. I was more just amazed by this little creature that cooed and cried and smelled wonderful, but was he really mine?
Jamie Sorenson
May 41 min read


You're daily reminder: the spiny mouse
In fact, only 2% of animals menstruate as we do. We would be much better served by studies being done on the spiny mouse (which actually does menstruate like us!).
Jamie Sorenson
May 42 min read


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


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


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
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