Summary
Psychiatric meds but make it a high school yearbook superlative. 🏆 In this episode of Brain Trash, Maria and Tabitha dive into the chaotic world of mental health medications—who’s the MVP, who’s most likely to ruin your sex life, and who’s the overachiever you can’t live without. From SSRIs and benzodiazepines to ADHD meds, we’re breaking down what they do, their side effects, and the real conversations doctors aren’t always having. Plus, let’s talk about what no one wants to admit—meds affect sexual health, dependency, and how we function daily. We’re making the conversations around psych meds transparent, unfiltered, and a little unhinged (as it should be).
Takeaways
✔ Psychiatric meds can absolutely be ranked like high school superlatives—because why not?
 ✔ SSRIs (Lexapro, Zoloft, etc.) are commonly prescribed but affect everyone differently.
âś” Stacking Wellbutrin with SSRIs can help mitigate sexual side effects.
âś” Benzos (Xanax, Ativan) work fast but can lead to dependency & withdrawals.
✔ Seroquel? The “knocks-you-out” MVP of sedation.
âś” ADHD meds are vital, but stigma makes them misunderstood.
âś” Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction is a real issue that no one talks about enough.
âś” Open convos about medications, sexual health, and side effects need to happen more.
✔ Adderall’s hype is real, but misinformation makes it a hot topic.
âś” The psych med convo needs more honesty, less stigma, and better transparency.
Chapters
⏳ 00:00 – Intro: Mental Health Meds & Their High School Awards
 📖 00:36 – Superlative Awards for Psychiatric Medications
 🍆 04:34 – The Impact of SSRIs on Sexual Health (Let’s Be Real)
 💊 09:56 – Benzodiazepines: Fast-Acting but High Risk
 ⚡ 11:32 – The Stimulant Debate: ADHD Medications & Social Stigma
 🎤 21:11 – Closing Thoughts & What Needs to Change
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