Test subjects that took MAOIs, on the other hand, showed an increase in desire but a decrease in the ability to climax. Subjects that took SSRIs showed an overall 2% decrease in libido and had an 24% chance of obtaining sexual dysfunction (Werneke, Northey, & Bhugra, et al., 2006). The findings show that antidepressants increase the chances of having some form of sexual dysfunction. Interestingly, some of the symptoms caused by depression can also be induced by antidepressants like lack of sleep (Wilson, & Argyropoulos, 2005). Sleep deprivation often is a telltale sign that something is wrong and warrants medical attention. Almost all antidepressants change sleep patterns. For example, if one were to sleep little when depressed, the person …show more content…
It helps sufferers that have difficulty functioning in society. Conversely, there are many disadvantages to antidepressants just like other drugs. It should only be used for severe cases. Antidepressants are not addictive, fortunately. However, a high dosage leads to sedation, so careful usage is important. Doctors do not prescribe them at a normal rate, however. Regular clinical doctors prescribe antidepressants almost as much as psychologists and psychiatrists. That in it is a problem, since majority of those that use antidepressants are those that have chronic depression but the condition is not severe enough to be considered a depressive disorder (Nassir Ghaemi, S., 2008). The effects antidepressants have on our body could be exacerbated if the drug is used for minimal situations. This could lead to drug abuse. Antidepressants have a long-term effect on our wellbeing in a positive and negative way. It leads to unhealthy weight gain, loss of sleep, fatigue, and cause even worse severe depression. It is important to carefully research drugs that are being offered. Other ways we are able to fight the abuse of antidepressants is by limiting prescriptions and showing patients other ways of handling depression. For those that need antidepressants, it is suggested that they find out if the depression is neurotic, and possibly increasing amount of therapy sessions and trying different thing to breakthrough. Like all drugs, it is very quick to get dependent of, but very hard to break the habit. Although I believe that even if the drug is not addicting, it does influence a feeling of euphoria, and alters the brain chemistry. With enough evidence to support my theory it seems to do more harm on the body then it does good and if there are other was around depression without having to use antidepressants, that would be
Treating depressive and bipolar disorders with antidepressants remains a popular option in clinical practice. Most clinicians choose the drug or class of drugs, usually selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, SSRI's, that is most effective and best tolerated with fewer severe side effects. These drugs are beneficial because they specifically target serotonin-based areas of the brain without affecting other neurotransmitter systems. SSRI's largely replaced tricyclic antidepressants which work by blocking the absorption (reuptake) of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine, thereby increasing the levels of these two neurotransmitters in the brain. Tricyclic antidepressants present severe side effects and thus are usually only used when other treatments have failed. If SSRI's or tricyclics are not effective Monoamine oxidase inhibitors may be prescribed. MAOI's, enhance tyramine to increase norepinephrine and serotonin. While taking MAOI's you must abstain from foods and alcohol that contain tyramine such as, yogurt, aged cheese, and substances such as cold medications. This is because a potential toxic reaction could occur. Additionally, other antidepressants may be utilized such as Wellbutrin (bupropion) an NDRI-
Antidepressants are in no way uncommon to today's society. These drugs are used by millions of people everyday, young and old. Studies show that about one in every ten
In summary, the article talked about the effects that antidepressant pills have on children. Immense publicity about antidepressants causing suicidal behavior in children is prompting more parents to hesitate to take their kids to psychiatrists. More doctors are hesitating to put their patients on antidepressant prescriptions. Last October, the Food and Drug Administration ordered black box labels, the most severe warning, on all anti-depressants. Some doctors think that these medicines are "speed bumps" and might end in more suicides. Other doctors think, "For children who really need treatment, a wait and see' approach could be dangerous." The percentage rate of children's antidepressant prescriptions has dropped within the last couple months. Psychiatrist Bruce Black says, "Kids are unhappy for a lot of reasons, and antidepressants often aren't the solution."
According to the FDA, about 2.5% of children and around 8% of adolescents are affected by depression (Temple). A common way to treat depression is by taking antidepressants. Children and teens have also been prescribed antidepressants for various reasons other than depression such as OCD and anxiety disorders. While it is legal for teenagers and children to take antidepressants, many people are concerned with the issues that taking antidepressants have. Children and teens should be allowed to take antidepressants only when other forms of therapy don’t work. Antidepressants are serious drugs that have severe warnings when children and teens use them. There is also an increased risk of worsening depression and suicide in children and teens, especially in the when they begin to take it. Even the less severe side effects can make quite a negative impact on life.
There are many options for substance addiction treatment and utilizing medication as a means of eliminating substance use is one that has been called a double edge sword. There are two schools of thought with medically assisted treatment. First, let 's define medication assisted treatment (MAT): “it is the use of pharmacological medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Research indicates that a combination of medication and behavioral therapies can successfully treat substance use disorders, and for some people struggling with addiction, MAT can help sustain recovery” (Watkins, 2016). One side of this treatment option is that it provides that extra little nudge to start recovery with less or more withdrawal symptoms. For example, disulfiram is an alcohol aversion agent, that when taken with alcohol the person becomes very ill (Watkins, 2016). There are also other medications that help with reducing symptoms of withdrawal, such as methadone.
Antidepressant are a form of pharmacotherapy treatment developed to treat the symptoms of major depression. Antidepressants are used for many other types of conditions including anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, dysthymia, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and substance abuse, pain syndromes, gastrointestional disorders. Antidepressants usually require several weeks to notice significant effects. There are no antidepressants or any medication that is completely free of adverse effects. This article explains that the adverse effects of antidepressant can decrease compliance and slow down the rate of recovery. It is important for one to take note of potential side-effects before choosing the best antidepressant to suit their personalized needs. Statistics show that about 28 percent of patients sto...
Starting college can be a stressful time for any adolescent. For students suffering from depression it can be a traumatic experience. Worlds feel turned upside down. Even for those who manage to “cope,” pressures can cause these students to feel overwhelmed.
Depression is a mental illness, which affects millions of Americans each year. Currently there are many prescription drugs, called anti-depressants that have been proven to successfully treat it. The causes of depression are somewhat of a medical enigma, however, it is known that depression is associated with a change in the brains chemistry involving the function of neurotransmitters (Reichert). This chemical change occurs in healthy brain’s, which experience sadness, but ends after the unpleasant stimulus is removed. In people suffering from depression this chemical change does not correspond to any particular stimulus. Symptoms of depression are often incapacitating and include severe and extended sadness, feelings of worthlessness, feelings of emptiness, irritability and anxiety (Reichert, Spake).
As Descartes argued, the mind and the body are the base of our existence, and many different cultures view different illnesses positively or negatively. Certain cultures, like the Hmong, believe that epilepsy is a good spiritual thing, but others, such as Western culture, believe that it is medically bad because it could cause death. Many illnesses can be viewed both negatively and positively, some more than others. However, one such illness that is mostly viewed negatively is depression. It is viewed negatively in a symptomatic sense – the symptoms are useless – and in a diagnostic sense – those diagnosed with depression are not actually depressed and the illness itself does not exist; it is simply an excuse to be lazy. There are many different approaches to depression and most of them consider that this illness is negative; however, depression is actually an evolutionary tactic subconsciously employed by humans that can have very positive effects.
Xanax is commonly abused by those seeking it for its sedative effects. Anyone can become addicted to Xanax and according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, Xanax use can result in tolerance, addiction and dependence if taken in large quantities or used for a prolonged period. Why do people need Xanax
Xanax is only approved to be used for a short period of time and pills only come in small doses from 0.25-2 mg pills. Taking large doses of, or using Xanax past the recommended amount of time can lead to dependance. (Stöppler, 2014) Although most people who become addicted to Xanax obtain it legally through a prescription. “Those without a prescription may abuse the drug for its fast-acting sedating and relaxing effects.”
Proposed Methods of Treatment The type of treatment in any case ultimately depends on what the condition is and what will work for the patient. In order to determine what is necessary, a therapist must conduct a thorough evaluation to determine if the patient is indeed suffering from any mental health conditions. If there sufficient information to make a diagnosis, the therapist must establish what type of disorder it is so they will know how to treat it. In addition, the therapist should inquire on if the patient has already received treatment from an existing or a past anxiety disorder.
Nobody wants to feel sad and hopeless but with depression that 's how you feel all the time. Untreated depression is a serious cause, there can be many different downfalls to this such as suicidal thoughts or committing suicide, insomnia, loss of appetite, the need of hurting yourself and mixed emotions. Did you know 90% of people who die from suicide have depression or other mental disorders ( Goldberg 3). Should depression go untreated? No, depression shouldn’t go untreated because they feel alone, but they need to take the necessary step of looking for help even if it’s without medication. A person with depression should not have to feel like they have to depend on pills to be happy again because pills do not work. It is all mental and if you believe medication is the only answer your gonna keep thinking to yourself that depression is okay. Don’t let antidepressants be something you depend on because every antidepressant has it’s side effects that make you feel worse than you already do without
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Depression is one of the most common psychological problems. Each year over 17 million Americans experience a period of clinical depression. Thus, depression affects nearly everyone through personal experiences or through depression in a family member or friend.