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Anxiety medication is often prescribed by doctors and psychiatrists in helping those with anxiety disorders to manage their problem. It is important to understand that anxiety is a multi-faceted problem with a psychological component and biological component.
It should also be noted that the mind and body are interlinked and cannot be separated in function. Often under the care of a doctor you will be prescribed medications such as anti-depressants and perhaps also be undergoing some sort of psychotherapy.
The types of medication may include anti-depressant such as Prozac and Zoloft that act on the 'happy' chemical messengers of the brain 'serotonin'. There are many other types of drugs around that are more powerful and potentially more side-effect.
Benzodiazepines are another class of drug that can help but are quite strong and tend to be prescribed for short periods as they can lead to dependency or withdrawal symptoms! A newer drug used to treat general
is Buspirone (BuSpar) is effective but needs to be taken for a couple of weeks for the effects to take place.
Though potentially very effective, the anxiety medication does not actually cure the problem. It can often help the individual through a difficult episode but if an underlying problem is present then it must be addressed.
The major problem with the medication is obviously the side-effects which can vary widely depending upon the drug itself. Potential side-effects include;
Obviously it would be much better if one can manage and treat their symptoms without medication. The great news is that there are a couple of proven methods out there that involve NO MEDICATION at all. These methods are tried and tested and thousand of anxiety sufferers have successfully RESOLVED, their problem.
