. . . (serotonin in-between the cell receptors), and many depression treatments (Zoloft, for example) treat both depression and anxiety, just at different dose levels (2X - 3X higher for treating anxieties)?
In other words, why doesn’t this seemingly simple analogy hold?
A different type of receptors for anxiety vs. those for depression?
Saying a particular receptor causes depression or anxiety is quite a crude generalisation.
They only help in one way. Like if you are cold and you put on a hat, the hat HELPS, but it isn’t going to take the place of the coat, gloves a scarf now is it? Also, just because affecting certain receptors helps doesn’t mean that those receptors are even the cause of the disease itself.
In my opinion, ECT is a very crude and barbaric treatment that is only allowed because as a society we think less of mental patients.
I’ve had an anxiety disorder for as long as I can remember. But it is gradually getting worse, to the point where the simplest things will cause me to have a panic attack. It’s taking over my life. Every therapist I’ve ever tried seeing has always just given me prescription after prescription. I want to know if any of you have this problem- if so, how do you deal with it? How do you calm yourself down? How do you cope with it?
Ive had an anxiety disorder for a while as well, and I deal with it without prescription drugs.
Basically, to deal with my panic attacks and general anxiety I will do one of 3 things.
1. If possible, I will take some time to sit alone and meditate, it really helps to clear your mind. I cannot suggest this technique more - it takes a while to get to the point where you can meditate easily, but it works better than any medication I’ve ever taken.
2. Write/Talk out my fears at that time. I will write down or say out loud what is causing my anxiety, and the more I read or say them, the stupider they seem.
3. Talk to someone about it. In the past I used to talk to my therapist about my issues, and it did really help, but now that I don’t have health insurance, I talk to my girlfriend about it, and it really helps me out.
I hope these techniques can help you, they really help me.
I really dislike prescriptions and medications in general, I believe they cause more problems than they fix.
I asked another question here on yahoo about how to calm down from anxiety attacks and they told me to first of all make sure that they are actually anxiety attacks. Like they said my body could be trying to survive from low blood sugar levels or something..
You are having an anxiety attack when you heart starts beating really fast and you get sweaty, have a hard time getting your breath, feel nauseous, and have chest pains.
is there an online test for anxiety that tells you what type of anxiety medication a person should take.there are so many medications for anxiety out there i dont know which one would work for me.I have been to the dr and the dr wont help me so I want to do a self diagnosis and try something.
Well, you can’t get medication without a prescription from a doctor, so diagnosing yourself won’t do you any good. Of course there are ways to get prescription medication without a prescription, but that is against the law and just isn’t safe. What you need to do is go to a different doctor.
What does it mean when you get anxiety attacks, especially at the movies?
too much stress I get them when I worry to much you just need to relax
I am currently on Paxil and I know that is harmful to the baby while pregnant. I would like to start trying for a family with my husband, but currently really do need the anxiety medication. Anyone else take anything while they were pregnant or know someone who did?
Just a little added info, the source of my anxiety came when I started having horrific back pain. I have scoliosis and living w/ the pain, put me on edge and I started having issues w/ anxiety.
Well,my anxiety was so severe when I was pregnant that I would come so close to actually passing out.And I also had an 18 month old to care for.I was being cared for by a ‘high risk’ OB/GYN,and he was GREAT!!! But anyways he gave me xanax,and I know some will say this was a bas thing,but I only took this medication only when needed,not on a regular basis.Because this kind of medication works fast.not over time,I had such a hard first delivery that I was in great fear of having the same repeat problem with my second baby.I was in labor for 3 days with basically no amniotic fluid(sorry if I mis-spelled it).I had to have surgery,it was just awful for me and my baby.But every single situation calls for different medical treatments…I wish you and your baby all the very best!!!!!
Or at least make the panic attacks go away quicker? I really need to start getting some sleep at night before it ruins me and my education. .__. I meditate every day, always have, but it doesn’t help much.
Any advice is highly appreciated.
1.Breathe correctly……
Throughout the day, stop and take deep breaths, slowly, through the nose, filling the abdomen. Release slowly.
2.Quiet your mind……
Twice daily, turn off the chatter in your brain. Focus on a peaceful scene, your breathing, or calming music.
3.Relax your muscles……..
Every day, stretch, do progressive muscle relaxation or yoga exercises.
4.Control worrying…….
Be aware of how often you think "what-if" thoughts.
Learn to be realistic in your expectations of the future.
5.Confront and resolve problems……
Avoiding difficulties often makes them grow bigger; this creates more stress in the long run.
Regular exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, will help you to combat stress and release tension.
You should be aiming to do a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate exercise, at least five days a week.Going for a brisk walk is a good example of moderate exercise. Regular exercise also encourages your brain to release the chemical serotonin, which can help to improve your mood.
Changing your diet may also help to ease your symptoms. Too much caffeine in your diet can make you more anxious than normal. This is because caffeine can disrupt your sleep, and also speed up your heartbeat. If you are tired, you are less likely to be able to control your anxious feelings.
On the positive side, you may believe that your worrying helps you avoid bad things, prevents problems, prepares you for the worst, or leads to solutions.
Emotions are powerful. They can override thoughts and profoundly influence behavior.
Identify, understand and heal the root causes of suffering, anxiety and depression.
Finally, you should have self confidence in yourself that i can overcome my anxiety.
Most of the times a patient having anxiety disorder is prescribed a SSRI. I think ideally treatment should consist of counseling , CBT , taking patients relatives in confidence and training patient about meditation and relaxation. Also adding Benzos like valium or klonopin can help immensely. I feel there is unnecessary bias against use of Benzos, they work extremely well without major side effect on short term basis, although there is possibility of addition , habituation and tolerance. What are views of experts and patients ?
SSRIs and SNRIs have shown that they are the most effective for treatment of anxiety and depression. I have had very bad reactions to both of those classes and my psychiatrist recommended to not take them again. I take a benzodiazaprine as needed. Luckily, my PTSD symptoms only come up for a month or two out of the year. It would be difficult to live like that all the time.
The problem with benzodiazaprines is that they are less effective if taken routinely. They are even less effective if taken for a long period of time. Personally, I find them to be helpful for a week or two and then not helpful. My psychiatrist recommended that I start therapy and I already had before I went to see him. He asks me every time I see him if I am still in talk therapy. My therapist teaches self-relaxation techniques.
Depending on the anxiety disorder, most of getting help is learning a certain level of tolerance and coping skills for dealing with the symptoms. There is no pill or therapist that can fix or cure the problem.
Hello All, I am suffering from very bad anxiety from past 6 months. I feel nervous tension and rapid heart beat before any task. Please suggest some good medication which are effective, have no side effects and not addictive?
Maybe look into some Zoloft. I used to be on it for a while, and it worked well for me, but then again.. everyone is different.
I keep having anxiety attacks about stuff I know isn’t true but I can stop them. Why?
hun for real speak w/one of the school counselors~they are trained professionals & can help you out a whole lot if you allow them too~also things are kept secretive if you want♦
