Today I want to chat a bit about treatment options for anxiety and depression because I'd like to clarify a few things. And in case you're strapped for time here is what I want to say: Curing abnormal anxiety and depression has nothing to do with magic, voodoo, or instant anything. Instead, treating abnormal anxiety and depression involves finding the right mix of remedies that work for you, committing to that treatment, and a little time. This whole issue of anxiety treatments came up because I recently read a question posted on
How to Pick the Right Anxiety Medication
Somehow, after 10 years of living with anxiety, I've managed to stay off of medication. But, for better or for worse, that's not the case for most people with anxiety and depression. In fact, researchers believe that up to 10% - or about 30 million people - in the United States alone use an antidepressant. There are also millions more around the world that use antidepressants, beta blockers, sedatives and sometimes even a combination of these drugs to help themselves them cope with their anxiety and depression symptoms. Many of you are
Drugs for Depression and Anxiety Linked to Premature Births
Reuters reports that a new research study shows that antidepressants and Benzodiazepines can increase risk of premature birth. Women taking antidepressants during pregnancy increase chances of have a preterm baby by up to 5 times. Same risk not seen in women that started drug therapy before pregnancy or during first 3 months. Antidepressants on this list include Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac. Benzodiazepines linked to premature births include Atvian and Xanax. CLICK HERE to read the full story. Should pregnant women take drugs like
Study: Antidepressants May Not Work on Mild Depression
Story Hightlights Study says that antidepressants may not be effective on mild depression. Placebo and antidepressants performed similarly in people with mild depression. Study is limited however because only Paxil and Tofranil were studied. Over 2,164 clinical trials examined for study. Critics claim that the clinical trials examined were too short. Antidepressants still effective in people with major depression. To read the whole story CLICK HERE. Goal: $200 Donations: $25 Every Dollar Matters Find out why I'm
Can Being Sick Make You Vulnerable To Anxiety?
Every year in the United States alone we get billions of colds, flues, and other common ailments. For most people these well known sicknesses cause a lot of aggravation but not much else. If you have an anxiety disorder on the other hand, something as basic as the common cold can make you a bit jumpy. The motivation behind this post is really simple - I'm sick. I've been sick with a chest cold for about five days now and although things are improving slowly I have noticed an effect on my anxiety. And because I've been laying in bed for
The Anxiety Guru Show: Experiences With Anxiety Medications (Podcast)
On today's podcast I spoke with an Anxietyguru.net reader named Peter. Peter is from Sudbury, Massachusetts and has lived with bipolar disorder and anxiety for the better part of his life. I think this episode is particularly interesting given that Peter has taken medication for his condition for the past thirty plus years. There is something to be said about experience, and Peter has a great deal of insights to provide as a result. The interview was mainly based on Peter's own experience but we also delved into a general discussion about
Is Medication Right For You?
In this post Anxietyconnection.com featured writer Eileen Bailey explores the much mulled over question of whether or not anxiety medications are a good treatment option. Always looking for a fresh perspective Eileen was invited to AnxietyGuru.net to shed more light on this very important topic. If your anxiety symptoms are interfering with your daily activities, it is probably time to reach out and seek treatment. But does that mean you must take medication? For some, medication is part of treatment. There are different medications
The Truth About Chemical Imbalance Theory And Antidepressants
A few years ago I visited my primary doctor because of chest pains and after a few tests he confirmed that I had an anxiety disorder and not heart disease. After the test he spoke to me for about 5 minutes, prescribed Prozac , and told me to have a great day. At first I really didn't think much about this, but for reasons unknown to me, I stuck the little bottle of pills in my pocket and vowed to never ingest any of it. In retrospect it may have been my natural suspicion and anxiety about things I knew nothing about, but over time it
Watch: Sherwin Nuland Talks Depression, Obsession, Recovery
Having an anxiety disorder often means that you will likely also struggle with depression at some point. I mean how could you not? There is only so much a person can take before they feel exhausted and defeated by their constant introspection and seemingly futile search for relief. This video of American surgeon and author Sherwin Nuland is a great example of what depression and anxiety can do to a person but also what they can do to recover. The treatment used by Nuland, electroconvulsive therapy (shock treatment), is somewhat outdated and