Yes, Zoloft is good for PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). Zoloft, generic name sertraline, is an antidepressant that is also used for anxiety disorders, such as PTSD. Zoloft is in the class of antidepressants called SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), which also includes Prozac (fluoxetine), Paxil (paroxetine), Celexa (citalopram), and Lexapro (escitalopram). SSRIs are the […]
Can clonazepam (Klonopin) be used for social phobia and GAD?
Yes, clonazepam, brand name Klonopin, can be used in social phobia (social anxiety disorder) and GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). However, since social phobia and GAD are chronic anxiety disorders, it is not recommended to treat these disorders on a long term basis with benzodiazepines such as clonazepam. Certainly, an advantage of benzodiazepines is that they […]
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Explain why it is an advantage for humans to experience the fight or flight response
It is definitely an advantage for humans to possess the reflex that is the fight or flight response. As a psychiatrist, I mainly see the detrimental and negative consequences of the fight or flight response gone awry in response to anxiety. But the fight or flight response is definitely an advantage for survival, and without […]
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What is specific phobia?
Specific phobia is a major anxiety disorder and is characterized by the extreme fear of a particular object or situation. The fear stimulus is avoided at all costs, and if it can’t be avoided, then the feared object or situation is endured with intense anxiety, or may even induce a panic attack. So you may […]
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What is panic disorder?
Panic disorder is a major anxiety disorder, and is characterized by recurrent, frequent panic attacks that are random and sudden. Panic disorder is highly disruptive to your life, as it can rupture relationships, jobs, schooling, and your ability to take care of yourself. Panic attacks are discreet, random, and abrupt episodes of extreme anxiety and […]
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What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is a major anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive, ritualistic behaviors (compulsions). You experience these unwanted, intrusive thoughts that you can’t get out of your mind, and they keep haunting you and cause your extreme anxiety. The anxiety becomes so unbearable that you try to […]
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What is PTSD?
PTSD, or post traumatic stress disorder, is a major anxiety disorder that occurs after you have experienced or been exposed to a traumatic event. These traumatic events are life-threatening. You can also get PTSD by vicarious trauma, meaning you become traumatized just by being exposed to the aftermath of a trauma- for example, disaster relief […]
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Is Paxil or Zoloft better for panic disorder?
Both Paxil (paroxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline) work well for panic disorder, and both are classified as SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Both are well-tolerated and not as activating (induce agitation and anxiety) as Prozac (fluoxetine), another SSRI. In addition, Paxil and Zoloft are not as activating as the SNRIs, such as Effexor. Clinically, I […]
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What Helps Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is highly distressing and disruptive to your life, there are several effective treatments for OCD. First line treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT aims to address the maladaptive thinking (obsessions) that induce the anxiety. In addition CBT addresses the behaviors (compulsions) that are focused on reducing the anxiety associated […]
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What is the difference between social phobia and specific phobia?
Social phobia and specific phobia are confusing terms, as they both have fears that you avoid. The difference is that social phobia, also known as social anxiety disorder, is about fear of social scrutiny (social anxiety) or fear of embarrassing yourself while performing (performance anxiety), while specific phobia is the fear of a specific object […]
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