ya ever since i was ten i was on medication for my general anxeity disorder, i was on paxil for a long time then a few years a go i switched to lexapro because it commonly has less sideeffects
ooh talking about SSRIs known as selective seratonin reuptake inhibitors
ohhhh may i post please, a few months ago for my AP psche class i worte a 4 page paper on lexapro which i tottally aced XD
sorry just can i, i want to play ther smarty pants know it all thread poster please,
here just let me look in my email and sent items, here we go, hmm looks smaller but then i guess i had it doubled spaced when i handed it in
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Lexapro (Escitalopram)
Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, more commonly known as an antidepressant that is typically used to treat mental disorders such as anxiety or depression. Lexapro was developed in 1997. Lexapro is commonly taken orally as a small white and round pill, recommended dosages are ten to twenty milligrams. Lexapro works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain. Selective serptonin reuptake inhibitors, are now more recommend by docters to be used as antidepressants, because SSRIs have less side efects. A low level of serotonin in the brain is usually what causes depression and anxiety. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors increase the level of neurotransmitter serotonin by inhibiting or suppressing it’s reuptake into the presynaptic cell. Leaving more serotonin available to the postsynaptic receptor. This creates a feeling of calm and relaxation. It appears that people without this disorder naturally produce more serotonin, and that a decrease of serotonin can make person uneasy or feel more on edge. It can also be used to treat other similar mental ailments such as; obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. In a normal person serotonin is relased into the synapse to aid the transmision of nerve impulses. But in a person with GAD or depression the presynaptic nerve reabsorbs the serotonin from the synapse too soon, leaving a lower concentration of serotonin in the synapse prevents the transmission of the impulse to the post-synaptic nerve. SSRIs block the serotonin reuptake receptors. This helps to keep the level of serotonin high enough to carry the nerve impulse across the synapse. Lexapro can be taken at any time of the day and is safe to take with most other medications except for monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as Parnate or Nardil for it can cause fatal reactions if combined with Lexapro. Common side effects of lexapro include insomnia somnolence or fatigue, nausea, headache; trouble concentrating. It can also cause dizziness in children. And sexual side effects such as anorgasmia and decreased libido. SSIR antidepressants can cause severe or life-threatening lung problems in newborn babies if mothers take Lexapro during the pregnancy. Severe symptoms such as seizures or convulsions, muscle stiffness or twitching, problems with balance or coordination and agitation though rare may occur. Overdosing on Lexapro can cause rapid heartbeat, confusion, seizures, dizziness, vomiting, tremor, sweating or even coma. Lexapro can also increase thoughts of suicide if it makes a person irratble which is why frequent checkups with a physician are recommended. It is also not recommended for children or anyone under 18 unless a doctor suggests it may help with a persons mental condition.
In 2001 Lexapro was submitted to the FDA. (Federal drug administration) And was approved for major depression 2002 and was then approved for the treatment of general anxiety disorder in 2003. Lexapro has been prescribed to over fifteen million people in the United States.
General Anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive irrational and uncontrollable worrying. A person with generalized anxiety disorder will often feel apprehensive or anxious for no specific reason. Or they will feel more worrisome or distraught about everyday things that a normal person would not. I.e. a test or an upcoming doctor’s appointment. Sufferers of GAD may often show symptoms of hypochondria or obsessive worrying about one's health and wellbeing. The constant worrying often interferes with daily life for people with GAD for they often anticipate disaster and their thoughts are often preoccupied with compulsive worry over matters such as money, social situations such as problems with friends or family or work difficulties. Physical symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder can also occur, common symptoms are headache, nausea, fatigue, muscle ache, muscle tension, trembling, twitching, irritability and insomnia. Approximately 6.8 million Americans suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder. GAD affects twice as many females than males.
Neural Circuitry involving the hippocampus and the Amygdala is theorized to underlie anxiety. In studies when participants were exposed to an unpleasant and potentially harmful stimuli such as a foul odor or taste. PET scans showed increased blood flow in the amygdala. During this experiment participants reported feeling moderate anxiety. This indicates that anxiety could possibly be a protective mechanism of the brain designed to prevent the person from engaging in dangerous behaviors or situations. This suggests that a possible cause for anxiety disorders may be due to an excess of blood flow in the amygdala. Unlike a normal person where the increase in blood flow would cease once the stimuli was removed. Using brain imaging technologies and neurochemical techniques, scientists have been finding more evidence that the amygdala plays an important role in GAD. The amygdala acts as a communications hub between parts of the brain that processes incoming sensory signals and the parts of the brain that interpret them. It can signal if a threat is present thus triggering anxiety as a fear response. Researchers have found that mental problems such as GAD can be hereditary, but metal ailments can also be triggered by traumatic event, as in common with PTSD. (Post traumatic stress disorder.
Depression is characterized by a pervasive or persistent low mood. Or loss of interest or joy in usual activities. The most common onset of depression is typically between the ages of thirty and forty, and usually peaks between the ages of fifty and sixty. Mental ailments such as anxiety have found to occur more in females than in males, studies have also shown that males produce up to 50% more serotonin than females, which seems to suggest why these aliments are less common in males. Because there is an inverse correlation between serotonin levels and feelings of depression and anxiety. About 3.4 people with major depression commit suicide. Depressed people are also susceptible to conditions such as heart disease. People with depression are often preoccupied or overwhelmed with feelings of worthlessness, guilt, regret, helplessness or hopelessness. Depression can also cause problems with memory and concentration. Insomnia is common as well. People with depression will often withdraw from social situations, and experience a diminished sex drive. And will experience macabre thoughts of death and suicide.
there's everything you will probably ever have to know about lexpro and more
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and well i know thinking about it feels kinda weird to take a medicine to fix your brain in the beginning like late 90s it felt kinda like it could be used for mind control or taking your soul away
but i feel the same i still have the same interests, and thinking about it i feel okay with the medicine, without it i just feel anxious for no reason and sometimes it feels like my nerves are on fire just like they were working on overdrive.
so although it doesn't really sound good you might have to start out experimenting with drugs XP
well your psycharitrist will probably start you out with something low dosage and see how you feel with that or maybe try something else if it doesn't help.
But you can probably find something that works and if you do if you feel better with it then just stick with it i guess
i guess with an SSRI i've been able to live a pretty normal live with this disorder, i mean it really doesn't feel like i have a disorder. And i don't like having to feel anxious all the time so i guess it works for me
