As someone who has taken Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl), I know all too well what the withdrawal symptoms of this medication are like – they can be pure hell. I was fortunate to have only taken this medication for a couple months. However, there are people out there that have been on this powerful antidepressant …
If you have ever dealt with bad anxiety, you may try medication after medication and realize that nothing is ever going to be a permanent fix. Something may work for years and then completely stop working. When that happens, you need to do your best to keep pushing on and do everything in your power …
Antidepressants do not work immediately for many individuals hoping to get relief from their depression symptoms. In fact, the general consensus is that they take 4 to 6 weeks to kick in and for the antidepressant effect to take place. This basically means that most people should not get any relief from their depression until …
The desire to fit in, try something new, and look cool are just a few of the many reasons people start smoking cigarettes. Some people start smoking because their entire family smokes and they naturally picked up the habit. No matter what your reason for having your first cigarette, the fact is that there may …
Many people are interested in herbal remedies to help them cope with anxiety and stress. When anxiety gets severe, it can make life very difficult to cope with and a molehill seem like a mountain of fear, dread, and worry. In most cases there aren’t permanent cures for anxiety, but there are things that people …
One of the most challenging things for the mentally ill these days is to find a competent psychiatrist. As someone who has struggled in the past with a few bad psychiatrists, I have a few things that I want to discuss. Although you aren’t going to know whether a psychiatrist is good until you go …
Is GABA an effective treatment for anxiety disorder? Many people believe so. When dealing with anxiety, everyone is different. What works for one person may not work for you. If you have tried therapy and talked to a psychologist, but cannot overcome anxiety on your own, you may seek out alternative types of treatment. One …