Articles on Antidepressants - Page 2
Anxiety, Worry, and Stress, Oh My: The Bugaboos of Modern Life
Anxiety, worry, and stress are all afflictions of life in the modern world. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 10 percent of the American population, or...
Shame: The Quintessential Emotion
It’s the quintessential human emotion, says New Brunswick, , psychologist Michael Lewis, , in his writings. All extravagant behaviors are reactions to it, says Philadelphia psychiatrist Donald I. Nathanson,...
Taking Medication: 16 Ways to Become a Smart Self-Advocate
When we walk into the doctor’s office, for many of us, the scenario looks like this: We list off our symptoms, the doctor asks a few questions, writes out...
Surviving Depression: My Agonizing Struggle with Sanity
Robert L. Hamlett’s Surviving Depression offers a window into the life of a man to whom many people can relate. His style may not be as eloquent as some,...
Coming of Age on Zoloft: How Antidepressants Cheered Us Up, Let Us Down, and Changed Who We Are
Memoirs have a unique ability to give life to a possible journey that a reader is considering making. “Coming of Age on Zoloft” by Katherine Sharpe is one such...
Medication and Anxiety
Medication can be an effective approach for managing various types of anxiety such as panic, hyperarousal, and constant worry. However, contrary to popular belief and subtle messages from pharmaceutical...
An Overview of Depression Treatment Options
Depression can be treated effectively with antidepressant medications and psychological therapies. Research suggests that antidepressant medications and psychotherapy are equally effective for treating mild to moderate cases of depression....
Depression and Premenstrual Syndromes
Most women have some symptoms, whether physical or emotional, related to their periods. Symptoms are present during the five days before a woman gets her period and then disappear...
Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder
Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder, or IEED, is a condition in which a person experiences uncontrollable episodes of emotional expression. That is, they have episodes of crying, laughter, or anger...
Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression
Antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed class of medication in the United States. But Dr. James S. Gordon questions the use of drugs to treat depression: This book will...
4 of the Biggest Barriers in Bipolar Disorder
People with bipolar disorder can face many challenges — from the illness’s fluctuating feelings to its destructive effects on relationships. Below, two experts reveal some of the biggest obstacles...
Medication and Sleep
Insomnia is one of the most common reasons people consult their health care providers. Most everyone struggles with an occasional sleepless night. And approximately one-third of us struggle with...
Depression and Baby Boomers: How Having It All May Be Too Much
Among the generation that has continually attempted to have it all, many baby boomers are now reluctantly adding a diagnosis of depression to their list of gains. As the...
Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride)
What is Effexor? Effexor’s chemical structure is unlike any other antidepressant. It works to restore the balance of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters — specifically serotonin and norepinephrine. Effexor is...
Coping with Antidepressant Side Effects
All types of antidepressants can cause some side effects. The most common problems are sleepiness, dry mouth, constipation, nausea and sexual problems. Some people react badly to antidepressants; in...
