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warriorgirl
posted 11/12/2009, comments (3)

warriorgirl

Hi, I am living with anxiety and would love to talk to women who have overcome this and have moved on. Tips would be helpful. How do you feel about antidepressants?
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Eileen Bailey

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posted 10/23/2009, comments (0)

Frequently Asked Questions – Benzodiazepines

What are benzodiazepines?   Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed anti-anxiety medications. These medications are used as short acting medications. They are most often prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, particularly panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). They can also be prescribed for insomnia, as a muscle relaxer,... Read moreChevron
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Eileen Bailey

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posted 10/19/2009, comments (0)

Frequently Asked Questions About Antidepressants

  How do antidepressants work?   Antidepressants help to restore the chemical balance in the brain. Specifically, these medications target neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, that affect mood. Antidepressants help to improve mood and can help decrease symptoms of anxiety. Sometimes, anxiety can either be the... Read moreChevron
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Eileen Bailey

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posted 10/12/2009, comments (0)

Antidepressants and Weight Gain

Antidepressants are a common treatment for helping to reduce symptoms of anxiety. For many, these medications allow them to better function throughout the day. For some, severe anxiety and depression symptoms would prevent them from going to work or functioning in daily life if they were not able to take medication.   But along with the... Read moreChevron
Scott H. Freile, DH, EdD, MD(AM) FAAIM FACFE

Scott H. Freile, DH, EdD, MD(AM) FAAIM FACFE

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posted 10/06/2009, comment (1)

SCOTTYDOGBOOKS

Hi, I am a retired forensic pharmacologist/psychologist or Forensic Behavioral PsychoPharmacologist. I am now able to pursue by real interest in PsychoPharmacognosy. That is my original academic specialization and it is the search for drugs from the plant and/or animal kingdom. Drugs occur in every part of our environment, food, plants, air,... Read moreChevron
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