The increased risk of suicide in children and adolescents taking antidepressant medications when compared to placebo is well established (Hamad, 2004). This led to the FDA Black Box warnings in the mid-2000s, serving as a warning that suicide is increased when antidepressants are prescribed to youths. So what is the association of antidepressants and suicide […]
KalmPro – A Unique Supplement Reviewed
When I first reviewed KalmPro, I reviewed it from a technical component after a couple weeks. It’s been several months now and it has only been working better for me. I still have absolutely no side effects from it’s use and have several of my friends and family on it. KalmPro is a natural supplement […]
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How Effective is Zoloft for Panic Disorders?
Zoloft is very effective for panic disorder. Zoloft, generic name sertraline, is an antidepressant medication in the SSRI class (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor). Of all the SSRIs, Zoloft has relatively fewer side effects and is generally well tolerated. It is also quite effective for panic disorder. In reality, all of the SSRIs are effective for […]
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Why you should not see a psychiatrist with less than 10 years experience
You should not see psychiatrists with less than 10 years of clinical experience after residency training. The reason is that it takes about 10 years to develop enough clinical sophistication to become a master clinician in psychiatry. Before becoming a master clinician in psychiatry, psychiatrists are limited in what they can do to help patients […]
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Can Celexa cause nervousness?
Yes, Celexa can cause nervousness. Celexa is the brand name, and citalopram is the generic name of the medication. Celexa is classified as an antidepressant, in the SSRI family (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). Other SSRIs include Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), Paxil (paroxetine), and Lexapro (escitalopram). SSRIs, including Celexa, can cause activation as a treatment-emergent side […]
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What are the treatments of generalized anxiety disorder?
First-line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is psychotherapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is specific type of psychotherapy that is effective for GAD. CBT works by addressing your maladaptive thoughts that cause you to be anxious. CBT also addresses the avoidant behaviors that contribute to your anxiety. In addition to CBT, effective treatment for GAD […]
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What therapies have proven effective for the treatment of anxiety?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today comes to us from Joshua in Baton Rouge. What therapies have proven effective for the treatment of anxiety? Well, there are many types of psychotherapy, which have been proven to diminish, or in some cases, extinguish anxiety. This is referred to as “evidence based practice,” which means […]
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I am very anxious about my wedding coming up. What are some calming techniques
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Angela in Huntington, New York. I am very anxious about my wedding coming up. What are some calming techniques that I can try? Well, first of all, congratulations. Getting married is a huge deal, but so is planning it and making sure that everything goes […]
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What Are The Side Effects Of Anxiety Medications?
The problem with prescription medications for anxiety is that they have significant side effects, most of them benign, some of them severe, and a minor portion of them life-threatening. For a medical doctor prescribing these medications for their patients with severe anxiety, much of the medical guidance is managing the treatment-emergent side effects of these […]
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What Medications Are Used To Treat Anxiety Disorder?
Update: For a full list of medications used to treat anxiety disorders, please see: Prescription Drugs There are multiple medications used to treat anxiety disorder. These include prescription medications such as benzodiazepines, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), and beta blockers. In addition, there are over the counter (OTC) medications for […]
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