Zoloft was one of the first SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) anti-depressants to hit the market and was widely prescribed, and there is no doubt that it has helped millions of people on their way to recovery from depression. However, other unpleasant effects have been experienced from Zoloft, including feelings of fogginess, numbness, insomnia, and […]
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Have you ever had a dream, only to watch it slip away? Has your small child ever looked you in the eyes and asked, “Mommy, why are you crying,” and you did not have an answer for him or her? And finally, have you ever had thoughts that you wanted to end your own life, […]
Zoloft and Lexapro are antidepressant prescription medications. Both of these antidepressants are in the class known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs. SSRI antidepressants are considered first-line medications for the treatment of depression and anxiety. It is often difficult to decide which medication will be most effective and best tolerated in an individual. However, […]
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I was introduced to sadness at a young age. When I was ten years old, my older brother Shawn suffered a nervous breakdown and was soon diagnosed with manic depression. Although I did not fully understand what manic-depressive-disorder”>manic depression, over the years I began to develop and absorb what it was the cause and affection […]
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In the fast-paced world we live in today, many people find themselves with increased anxiety, depression, and overall stress. Many health professionals prescribe anti-depressant medications just to treat these conditions and among these two of the most popular treatments today are Lexapro and Zoloft. Both Lexapro and Zoloft are members of the
Dealing with depression in a spouse is not an easy task. Your marriage vows require that it be there for better or for worse and in sickness and in health. When your spouse is depressed, there are many factors affecting your spouse’s depression. Spouse Coping With Depression Tips #1 When your spouse is depressed, then […]
Many Americans are affected by depression or anxiety disorder these days. When your serotonin levels are off, it affects your mood and impacts your entire life. I have personally been on the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, Lexapro, for the past two years. Lexapro is also known as escitalopram oxalate. Doses generally range from 10mg to […]
Social anxiety disorder manifests itself mostly as a fear of performing poorly in social situations accompanied by a fear of humiliation or embarrassment. You may feel under the scrutiny of others or feel that others are being judgmental of you or your performance. These symptoms of social anxiety disorder may cause you to avoid these […]
When I graduated college and moved into the “real world” I had difficulty adjusting. I had trouble sleeping, I was uncomfortable at interviews, and I missed my old life so much that I never felt happy. I knew what I was going through was worse than just a temporary funk. My internist prescribed Lexapro, a […]
Lexapro is becoming one of the most popular anti-depression drugs on the market. Mental health physicians around the United States are choosing to prescribe this drug more than any other – and some are calling it the “Prozac for 2008.” However, Lexapro does bring on a variety of side effects. I should know; I take […]
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