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Coming soon, Maria Lloyd's new book:…

DO I NEED PSYCH MEDS?

Navigating the Maze of Treatments for Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorders and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders

The clinical world is full of treatments for psychological disorders. And chances are, for every treatment you discover, your research will reveal hundreds of opinions proclaiming its miraculous effectiveness… and hundreds of opinions discrediting it. But here's the truth: None of these opinions can tell you whether or not that treatment will work for you.

Perhaps you've been grappling with these questions…

Do I need therapy? Do I need psychotropic medication, or will herbal remedies work for me?

I'll level with you up front: There is no one-size-fits-all treatment that works for everyone — for any psychological disorder. We're all different. We come from different gene pools. We have different physiologies and chemistries. We experience different stressors throughout our lives. And we have differing levels of emotional resilience.

Unfortunately, there's a ton of misinformation out there. Choosing the right path out of the wilderness can be daunting, confusing, and even frightening. Choosing the wrong treatment approach can have negative consequences, such as exacerbating the illness, or creating a new illness altogether.

As a therapist, I've seen people waste thousands of dollars on failed treatments, enduring the heartache of never getting better, thinking: Others get better… why don't I? Many lingered in misery for years, suffering symptoms that were treatable, if only they'd known what that right treatment was.

That's why I'm writing this book. I've become passionate about helping people discover who they are, assess and understand their symptoms, and become educated about all the treatment options — whether they be therapy, medications, or natural alternatives. My goal is to give readers the strength and confidence to trust their own inner wisdom, and make healthy choices that lead to stability, functionality, growth and happiness.

Do I Need Psych Meds? will be an unbiased resource to help you navigate the maze of treatments for clinical illnesses, including:

Do I Need Psych Meds? will empower you to make healthy choices that have lasting impact. You'll learn how to:

• "Screen" your doctor, and know whose opinion to trust
• Decide whether you need therapy, and how to choose a therapist
• Determine whether you're a candidate for complementary and alternative treatments
• Weigh the realities about treatment side effects for both pharmaceutical and homeopathic therapies
• Set realistic wellness goals and properly monitor your progress to determine if a particular therapy needs to be adjusted, complemented by an additional therapy or replaced altogether
• Develop a balanced treatment approach that increases the odds of long-term success

For each reader, Do I Need Psych Meds? will be both a journey of self-discovery and a map for a healthier, happier future.

Look for Do I Need Psych Meds? In the meantime, if you'd like to share your personal clinical story about natural remedies or psychotropic medications, or have any questions about these subjects, please contact me at maria@marialloyd.com.