Paxil For Obsessive Negative Thoughts
Pronounced: (pair-OX-eh-teen)
Uses
Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder).
SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Paroxetine may...
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From Our Experts
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From Our Sources
Treatment Options for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
The goals of treatment for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder include: Decrease the severity and frequency of the symptoms Improve the... Read more »
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Quality of Life Issues in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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9 Ways to Stop Obsessing or Ruminating
Decide what you are ruminating about Normally, your obsessing revolves around one single item. Although it is hard to narrow it down, figuring out what that one item is can help. For example, imagine you are worried about losing your job. You...
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