medication and mental health

tw: this post discusses topics like anxiety and depression. read at your own risk!

Hello there! Cidney here and today we’re going to be talking about different types of mental health disorders and different types of medication that can be used for these disorders.

Note: I am NOT a doctor or physician. If you have ANY questions regarding these medications you should consult a doctor. This post was made strictly for educational purposes only.

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anxiety

Anxiety as a feeling is characterized as a feeling of worry or unease, typically about an imminent event or an uncertain outcome.

Anxiety disorder is characterized as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically characterized by frequent or regular attacks or episodes.

For individuals who deal with an anxiety disorder, their symptoms may vary based on their situations, surroundings, and triggers. Some people might have anxiety episodes based off of different things.

For example, I have severe social anxiety. I tend to worry about performances, tests, exams, and much more. Sometimes I’ll have episodes over auditioning for something or meeting someone new.

medications for anxiety

There are many different ways to treat anxiety, and medication is a popular way to treat it. Here are some different types of medication that can help manage stress or anxiety.

antidepressants

Most people think antidepressants are just for depression, but a lot of times they can actually be used to treat anxiety disorders as well. There is a wide spectrum of antidepressants out there. Some are more geared towards anxiety while others are geared more towards depression.

beta blockers

Beta blockers are commonly used for performance anxiety. This medication essentially causes your heartbeat to slow down and it prevents adrenaline from binding to nerve receptors, causing you to feel more at ease before a performance.

benzodiazepines

Benzodiazephines are a type of sedative that relaxes muscles and can help with anxiety. Sedatives are another form of medication that can be used to treat symptoms of anxiety.

SSRIs

SSRIs or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors help by limiting the amount of serotonin used up by your brain. There are lots of different types of SSRIs. Serotonin is a chemical that affects many different emotions in your brain, and when it’s used up too quickly, it can be hard to handle things like anxiety and worry.

There are many more types of medication out there, but these are just a few types of medication that you can take to help manage the symptoms of anxiety.

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depression

Depression is characterized as feelings of severe dependency or dejection. Sometimes, people can feel depressed from time to time. If these symptoms last for extended periods of time, however, it’s possible that medical and other help might be needed.

medications for depression

A lot of medications listed above for anxiety can help manage the symptoms of depression. However, it’s important to talk to a doctor about your symptoms to determine if/what medication is right for you.

antidepressants

As mentioned above, antidepressants can also help with anxiety. There are many different types, and they can help with both anxiety and depression.

SSRIs

Just like anxiety, sometimes when the brain uses up serotonin, it can affect the way you handle symptoms of depression. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor can help your brain by making it so it doesn’t use up serotonin so quickly. This can help manage the symptoms of depression.

These aren’t the only medications that can help with depression, but these are some of the more common medication types. to talk to a doctor to see if/what medication is right for you.

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conclusion

Anxiety and depression are very common and serious mental illnesses. However, there are a lot of different treatment options for them. One of these options can include medication. Not everyone needs to use medication to help with their mental health, but some do. And that is completely okay!

I hope you learned something new today, and I’ll see you all in the next post!

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