As an online expert in Anxiety Disorders, I get asked this question frequently. Today, I got asked by a pharmacy student about his doctor prescribing him Valium (diazepam) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). First off, let me be clear about benzodiazepines: BENZODIAZEPINES ARE CONTRAINDICATED FOR LONG TERM USE. I get it that benzodiazepines work for […]
How SNRIs Work
Hello, I’m Dr. Carlo Carandang, and I’m a psychiatrist. Today, I will talk about how SNRIs work. SNRIs are also known as serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, and are antidepressants used to treat anxiety disorders and depression. So here is a diagram of two neurons connecting with one another. They connect to one another via the space called […]
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Why use an SNRI for anxiety disorder when norepinephrine is stimulating?
The answer is: the effect of SNRIs (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) on anxiety disorders has nothing to do with norepinephrine. The antidepressants which are effective for anxiety disorders have strong effects on the serotonin neurotransmitter, whereas the dual action of SNRIs on serotonin and norepinephrine appear to be slightly more effective than SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) for the […]
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St. John’s Wort -An Effective Antidepressant Treatment? Dr. Manuela Padurariu
Dr. Manuela is back on AnxietyBoss.com with yet another interesting article. Please click here for her previous article. Dr. Manuela Padurariu, MD, PhD, is a psychiatrist practicing in Romania. Many plant-based medicines are used OTC (over the counter) by patients suffering from depressive disorders hoping to find relief in alternative medicine. In depression, patients deal with […]
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Why Are My Antidepressants Not Working Anymore?
You may be experiencing antidepressant “poop-out,” also known as antidepressant tachyphylaxis. What may be occurring with antidepressant “poop-out” is that prolonged use of the antidepressant causes tolerance to its clinical effect, so that increasing doses are needed for the same effect. This tolerance effect in antidepressants is similar to the tolerance seen in addictive drugs, such […]
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Why SSRIs and SNRIs May Cause More Anxiety
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) and SNRIs (Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) are prescribed for depression and anxiety, but they commonly cause more fear and anxiety when first taking the medication for the first few weeks of treatment. After this period of increased anxiety symptoms on the SSRI or SNRI, then the anxiety subsides and eventually […]
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Switching from SSRIs or SNRIs to KalmPro
Many people who are taking SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and SNRIs (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) have asked about how to switch to KalmPro. The reason is that they are experiencing so many side effects to SSRIs/SNRIs that they want to consider a natural alternative to help reduce their anxiety symptoms. SSRIs include sertraline (Zoloft), […]
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Switching from Benzodiazepines to KalmPro
Many questions has been asked of switching to KalmPro from other medications. This article will discuss how to switch from benzodiazepines to KalmPro. Benzodiazepines include lorazepam (Ativan), clonazepam (Klonopin), alprazolam (Xanax), and diazepam (Valium). If you want to switch from benzodiazepines to KalmPro, then take the following steps: Continue with your benzodiazepine at the current […]
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation For Stress And Anxiety
Progressive muscle relaxation is a relaxation technique to reduce anxiety and stress. It involves tensing and relaxing specific muscle groups, systematically isolating each muscle group, from head to toe. So each muscle group is progressively tensed and relaxed until all of the muscles groups are addressed. This relaxation technique helps you to feel a tense […]
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What is in KalmPro, and does it work?
KalmPro What is it: KalmPro is a natural supplement for anxiety, made from a proprietary blend of inositol, theanine, passionflower, lavender, and lemon balm.1 It is used to treat anxiety, and classified as an herbal and nutritional supplement, as well as an OTC medication. It comes in 750mg capsules. (Learn more from Healthy Mind Research) […]
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