Ask some people this question, and they will tell you to just “snap out of it.” However, as someone who recovered from anxiety as a sufferer and someone who treated anxiety as a psychiatrist, “snapping out of it”is certainly not the answer. The sheer intensity of the ruminating and maladaptive thoughts just churns in your […]
What Are Some Over-The-Counter Medications That Help For Anxiety?
Using over-the-counter (OTC) medications and natural supplements for anxiety is a relatively new development when compared to using OTC medications for physical symptoms. As many people suffer from anxiety, the appeal of OTC medications is understandable. It’s the convenience of going to the pharmacy and picking an OTC medication to treat any symptom you may […]
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Can Anxiety Be Treated Without Medication?
Yes, anxiety can be treated without medication. This question regarding non-medication treatment for anxiety is important, as people with anxiety and doctors are quick to take an inventory of symptoms, and then the person walks away from the doctor’s office with a prescription in hand. The issue in our society is that we want the […]
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Why Does Facing Your Fears Reduce Your Anxiety?
Facing your fears in a gradual manner is the most effective way to overcome your fears and phobias, and is called exposure. This involves exposing yourself gradually and repeatedly to your feared object or situation, in a safe and controlled way. Eventually, you learn how to “ride out” and tolerate the anxiety and distress until […]
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11 Tell Tale Signs That It’s The Time To See A Psychiatrist
Have you ever thought about seeing a psychiatrist? It is difficult for the general public to know what situations need a psychiatrist. To review, psychiatrists are physicians who treat mental illness (or mental disorders), utilizing medication treatment, psychotherapy, and psychosocial interventions. Mental health, on the other hand, is addressed by psychologists and social workers. People […]
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19 Ways To Deal With Anxiety Without Any Medication
Medication can be helpful for anxiety, but are there ways to cope without it? Most definitely! The following is a list of 19 ways to deal with anxiety without any medications: Visualize a relaxing scene Try to visualize a relaxing scene, like a day at the beach, relaxing on a hammock, etc. This can help […]
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One Question To Always Ask Your Psychiatrist
There is one question to always ask your psychiatrist: do you ascribe to the biopsychosocial treatment model? Why is this important? Unless your psychiatrist ascribes to the biopsychosocial treatment model, then the treatment will most likely be incomplete. The problem is that psychiatry is becoming more algorithm driven, and psychiatric assessments are basically checking off […]
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What You Should Never Let Your Psychiatrist Do
What You Should Never Let Your Psychiatrist Do So what should you never let your psychiatrist do? Well, the answer is surprising, as the answer is related to the primary reason why patients go to psychiatrists in the first place…to obtain a prescription for medication treatment of a mental disorder. A patient should never let […]
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16 Biggest Side Effects of Prescription Anxiety Medications
There are many prescription medications for anxiety which are effective, and for the most part, safe. Prescription anxiety medications include the following classes of drugs: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), benzodiazepines, buspirone, tricyclic antidepressants (TCA), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) and antihypertensive medications (beta blockers). However, prescription medications for anxiety may […]
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Top 17 Natural Supplements for Anxiety
Anxiety symptoms can be very distressing…worries, fears, or just being stressed-out. One option to get help is to visit your doctor, as treatments for anxiety with psychotropic medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors/serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, benzodiazepines, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, buspirone and antihypertensive agents are well studied and effective. However, these psychotropic […]
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