Why is the entire country on anti depressants and ok with it?

February 13th, 2011

Whatever asked:


I feel like I am in a severe period of depression in my life. This I accept and understand, however we have a problem in this world because all of a sudden we are all feeling depressed and just turning to medication to correct it. We have a disconnect. If all of a sudden there is a surge in depression and anxiety in the country, maybe there is something wrong with the way were living and not all of a sudden how we are chemically imbalanced. I dont believe it. There is no way that all of a sudden human beings are incapable of handling lifes difficulties. Life has been difficult forever and now that there is medication which “cures” depression everyone needs it. Again,
I am going through a severe depression right now and I say this coming from the perspective of someone who thinks this world needs to change and not the chemical imbalances in our head. ANYONE AGREE???

Nicole

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anxiety and palpitations?

February 6th, 2011

try f asked:


Sir i have read that anxiety is the problem of abnormal function of a tiny nerve from brain that controls the heart.. so if anxiety is severe, heart becoz of palpatations and tiny nerve from problem will it affect the heart or heart attack or weakness or make brain problem/ any malfunction in both when age goes on… and also thru medication and drugs treatment anxiety and contrl of heart palpitation, brain function can be cured completely experts advice or exp advice pls, Thanks?

GENE

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How can I stop my chronic anxiety?

February 3rd, 2011

Peter M asked:


I have generalized anxiety disorder and have been taken medication for about three years, but I’m starting to realize it’s more the way I think about things than how any medication is working. Anyway, how can I control my thoughts or distract myself or focus on other things? The most frustrating thing about this anxiety is that, before I had it, I was the most charismatic and friendly person around, but now it’s driving everyone away. Please help me!!!

Dakota

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anxiety attack,dizziness and heart beat fast?

January 15th, 2011

wengerliew asked:


Recently I been experiencing symptoms along with dizziness,anxiety and heart beat fast. I been taking xanax 0.25mg daily or sometimes 0.5mg. Sometimes during anxiety attack I feel my heart pain for 2mins then it goes off. Pls advise so that I can take the best medication cure. I went to doctor and only prescbire me xanax.By the way xanax available in pharmachy?

Janice

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How can I distract myself from binge eating?

December 25th, 2010

Tanise09 asked:


I suffer from anxiety and depression and I some times deal with it by binge eating. I see a psychiatrist and I also take medication. I have been binge eating for about two years. How do i stop before it makes me fat. I currently weigh 108 at 5’3. Is there a cure for binge eatting. I really want to stop

Stacy

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Anxiety Question. PLEASE HELP?

December 16th, 2010

Abby’s mommy asked:


Okay so I have struggled with anxiety for over a year now.. I found out in May that I was pregnant. Since then my anxiety has been insane. Before I got pregnant my anxiety was well controlled by medication. So I went off of my medication (Lorazepam) which I was taking 3x daily at 1mg each time. Around 12 or 13 weeks I wasn’t eating and had lost about 5 lbs so my doctor put me back on the Lorazepam as she said the risk of being off of it was worse for the baby since I wasn’t eating. So I went on it at .5mg up to 3 times daily. My anxiety continued to get worse probably from the hormones and anxiety mixture but they said I could take 1mg twice daily if needed but once I took .75 mg and I felt like the symptoms hit really hard. My anxiety was gone but I was really dizzy and clumsy and had to hold on to something when I walked.. So now I won’t take anything more than .5mg. I usually only take .5mg twice a day. Anyways.. Well I feel like I’m at the end of my rope. I’m scared because my symptoms get horrible and my anxiety makes them worse.. and then I freak out.. I have so mean phobias and fears all of a sudden and I’m scared for my baby. Stress isn’t good and either is crying every night. Its to the point where I can’t work, I cant shower (I have most of my anxiety attacks in the shower and now I am petrified of them), I cant drive unless with somebody and its daylight.. So I was driving home in the dark tonight and freaking out because the depersonalization and derealization kicked in and I was so scared I was dying that it caused an attack. I just don’t know what to do.. I mean there are so many things going on.. The embarassing symptoms (weird feelings in my head making me feel like I could pass out, vision problems, numbness and tingling in hands) I just want to get off of the medication, find some cure, and enjoy my pregnancy and then my baby once she comes.. So I guess my quesiton is.. How did you do it? How did you overcome anxiety, if you did, and how did you stay cured? Please help me. I know I would never do anything stupid as ******* is the worse possible solution for any problem.. I just **** feeling this way and its to the point where I want to leave my husband so that he can have a better life than the one he has with me.. I love him to death I just dont know what to do..

Dimas

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I have anxiety issues, how am I going to get thro my first shift of waitressing? HELP PLEASE?

September 20th, 2010

?BB? asked:


I may have a thyroid imbalance, causing anxiety, the doctor wants me to get blood work.

I have social anxiety, she would not give me any medication until I got my blood work done, I start work at the club tonight, I am sooo nervous, I DON’T KNOW HOW I AM GONNA DEAL! HELP ME AHHH!

Lady

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Why do people turn so quickly to medication when dealing with depression and anxiety?

August 30th, 2010

Julie N asked:


Especially when there are so many side effects (suicidal tendencies in children who take anti-depressants) and so many more effective ways to solve the root problems causing the depression and anxiety?
I had troubles with depression and anxiety and found success in journaling, cutting back on caffeine, and modifying my thoughts to a more positive point of view.

Spyware Removal

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I have HIGH anxiety–stress about every little dumb thing?

May 27th, 2010

hoverjoe1 asked:


Not the typical everyday stressing like a normal person does. But, one small problem can arise and I will obsess on it ALL DAY. It will deter my thought process/attention at work–even driving in the car. I want this EXTRA chatter to disappear. Does anyone else feel me? If so, what medication do you take to remedy the problem?

PS. Not interested in homeopathic cures; I already exercise; and yes I am going to the doctor next week–I just need a headstart as to what is my deal. So, please no lectures–just an answer. Thanks.

Rochelle

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Is social anxiety just another disoder invented to make ppl believe they have a disorder that can only?

May 18th, 2010

Fdd F asked:


be cured by paying for therapy and ‘medication’? what dooo yooo think?

REGINA

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