Hydroxyzine For Anxiety Disorders - Personal Experience and Professional Knowledge with Mental Health
Guanfacine is used off label for ADHD and ADD but most people don't know that it has also been shown in several studies that it can provide benefit to those with anxiety disorders. Hear about my personal experience using it for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Ask your doctor if you think this medication could be of benefit to you!
Clonidine is gaining popularity among psychiatrists for the treatment of anxiety disorders as well as ADD and ADHD. In this video I discuss the benefits and drawbacks of Clonidine. I also discuss current studies on the medication.
Benzodiazepines have been prescribed for anxiety disorders for decades but are they the best choice? Today we have many treatment options that may be just as effective without the longterm drawbacks like decreased cognition and addiction. In this video I discuss the types of benzodiazepines such as Ativan (Lorazepam), Xanax (Alprazolam), Valium (Diazepam), Librium (Temazepam) and Klonopin (Clonazepam).
Many hear on commercials that antidepressants can actually make your depression worse and cause you to be suicidal. Is this true? I discuss my personal experience on several medications that made my depression worse. The medications mentioned are Lexapro (Escitalopram), Effexor (Venlafaxine), Paxil (Paroxetine) and Prozac (Fluoxetine).
Neurontin (Gabapentin) has been used for years for anxiety. In this video I explain how Gabapentin works and why it works for Anxiety as well as seizures. I talk about my personal experience taking Gabapentin and how it worked for me.
Lyrica (Pregabalin) hit the US market in 2004. It was developed to be a successor to the popular medication Gabapentin. It has been well established for decades that Gabapentin can successfully treat anxiety disorders but is Lyrica just as effective as Gabapentin. In this video I discuss what the evidence says and how this might be a reasonable option for you to discuss with your doctor.
Gabitril (Tiagabine) is a medication like gabapentin that a lot of people take for anxiety. The mechanism of action for Gabitril is somewhat unique and there is no other drug that does the same thing. In this video I will discuss what the evidence says about using this medication for anxiety disorders.
L-theanine is an amino acid found primarily in green and black tea and some mushrooms. It’s also available in pill or tablet form to supplement. Does it boost mood and help with depression and anxiety? Some studies say it does. In this video I talk about my experience taking L-Theanine and if it could be a helpful option for you.
The last decade has produced a huge interest in the drug ketamine. Especially in it's rapid acting and long lasting antidepressant effects. In this video I explain what makes Ketamine a unique treatment for depression and also some of the risk involved in the therapy. I also offer an alternative treatment that functions similarly to Ketamine.
Neuroplasticity is the brains ability to adapt and change. It's miraculous how when we change our thoughts, our brain will literally change in structure and it's function will adapt. There are things that we can do in order to allow our brains to adapt more and change with our circumstances. This helps us overcome mental health challenges by changing the way we think and react.
Want to tell your friends you know some neuroscience? Check out this video to learn about the basic neurology of Anxiety and Depression. Our body works in systems, it is dynamic. So are our brains. If our body lacks the ability to make certain chemicals (Neurotransmitters) it can have a deep effect on how we feel and think.
Trazodone is an old antidepressant medication but these days it's most often used as a sleep-aid. What makes Trazodone such a good sleep aid? Is it better than other sleep aids like Ambien or Lunesta? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this video!
I have been on quite a few medications for insomnia during my years dealing with Anxiety and Depression. In this video I'll talk about my experiences with each different one. I provide tips on how you can find the right one that works for you! Our mission here at The Anxious Resistance is to help anyone dealing with Mental Health struggles.
Many people struggle to find an effective treatment for their anxiety and depression. I have spent years looking for effective alternatives being a treatment resistant case myself. Here are some insights that I have about using Magnesium to help treat anxiety and depression.
Many people don't understand how antidepressants can help them. Discussed in this video is the basic action of these antidepressants and how they treat common depression and anxiety disorders.
Some of these people may surprise you. They also have some great advice for fellow sufferers.
There are a lot of movies about mental health that people aren't aware. At the Anxious Resistance we've made a list of 6 movies that we think portray mental health well. These movies are also inspiring and can really help someone who is suffering with the conditions portrayed.
I had been in counseling for years for my Generalized Anxiety Disorder which had been triggered by events when I was a teenager. The psychologist I saw recommended we try EMDR to help me reprocess some traumatic experiences I had. EMDR was surprisingly effective and helped me in a way I didn't think it could.
Music is powerful and when you listen to these songs you feel like you are not alone, that someone else knows what it's like.
This is part two of a video series that I do about songs with mental health implications.
Deplin (L-Methylfolate) is a medical food that is often "prescribed" by psychiatrists to accompany antidepressants. I talk about why it's prescribed and how it works in this video.
In this video I talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), what the causes, symptoms and treatments are. I also talk about what I've done to help me cope with my SAD.
Many people receive less than adequate relief from their antidepressant if they receive any relief at all. The good news is that new treatments are being developed all the time. This increases the chances of depression sufferers finding adequate relief.
Anxiety disorders are the top psychiatric conditions in the world! They can often be difficult to treat. It can also be a long arduous process to find the right medication. The good news is there are a lot to try! I discuss 9
off-label and less talked about medications for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
What Electroconvulsive Therapy is, what it's used for, side effects, the procedure and how effective it is is discussed.
In this video TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is discussed. Information about what TMS is, how effective it is, when it's used, how it works and what the procedure is like is conveyed.
Lamictal (Lamotrigine) has been used for some time to treat bipolar disorder. It falls into a category of antiepileptic drugs that are used as mood stabilizers. Though it has been found effective for the mood swings of bipolar is it potentially effective for anxiety or depression? We examine the current evidence.
Our bodies need certain nutrients to create the "feel good" chemicals in our brain such as serotonin and dopamine. Tryptophan is one required to make serotonin. It is an essential Amino Acid that we need to ingest in our diet. I go into detail in this video about how it can help with mental health and what evidence there is for it.
Wellbutrin (Bupropion) has been around for a long time. In this video, I talk about my experience taking Wellbutrin. I also talk about how Wellbutrin works and how it can be a benefit to those fighting Major Depressive Disorder.
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor is a special protein made by our neurons to increase creation of new neurons and new connections between neurons. This allows our brains to adapt to new stressors and circumstances in life. Watch this video as I dive into the ways that we can increase BDNF and learn better. As our bodies get better at adapting to stressors it relieves the anxiety that leads to debilitating depression.
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