Anxiety And Depression Medication

Anxiety and depression medication are generally similar. Whether you have anxiety or depression, it's very likely you will be prescribed antidepressants.

Antidepressants have the ability to reduce your unwanted feelings and symptoms, so you can feel, or come close to feeling like you did before.

One important point to keep in mind is that they will take a while to work. Sometimes, a particular drug may not even work. That's alright, so don't worry about this.

If you feel no change after 2 months or so, tell your doctor. You'll have to try something else. Anxiety and depression medication can be trial and error, so to speak.

If you're lucky, they'll work first time for you. If not, you'll have to go on something else, which can be frustrating because it takes longer and patience is a difficult thing to have when it comes to anxiety and depression.

The point here is not to blame anything or anyone. If you're about to take antidepressants for the very first time, keep this in mind. It may work fast, or you'll have to keep trying, but it shouldn't be too long in finding the right one, so don't worry.

Sometimes, a patient may not respond to therapy/counseling alone. For them, medication can provide relief so that counseling can now be better received.

Common Anxiety & Depression Medications

Generally, the classes of medications used for anxiety are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), benzodiazepines and beta blockers.

Obviously, speak to your doctor because of the side effects. For example, with MAOIs, you'll have to be careful even with certain foods. You may also have sexual difficulties. You will have to tell your doctor if you have other medical problems.

It might be a good idea to keep a 'medicine journal'. Try to keep a record of what you're taking, when you're taking it, how you started and (when the time comes to go off them), how you tapered off.

Anxiety and depression medication can definitely help you feel better, along with counseling. Work closely with your doctor and keep your own records. Remember to be patient and you'll slowly start to feel better.

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You might also want to check out this resource regarding antidepressants: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/medications_depression.htm

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