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Article by Michael W. Anderson

Due to the various negative analysis regarding Zoloft, a number of patients are now finding safer ways to treat depression.Dr. George Papakostas, an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, says that “we always recommend that patients take these natural supplements under the care of a doctor and not independently.”

Vitamins: Harmless Ways in Relieving Depression

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Article by Soleranz

Paxil : An Introduction

Paxil is used for treating depression, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, pre menstrual dysphoric disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Paxil (paroxetine) works by acting on the nerve cells situated in brain. Human brain contains innumerable chemical compounds called as neurotransmitters, which act as messengers between nerve cells. When serotonin, one of these neurotransmitters, is released from the nerve cells, it lightens the mood. When serotonin gets reabsorbed by the nerve cells, it no longer shows any effect on the mood. Decreased serotonin release from the nerve cells triggers depression. Paxil works by inhibiting serotonin re-absorption into the nerve cells and prolongs the lightened mood caused due to serotonin release. Usually it takes 2 – 4 weeks for Paxil to give the desired results. Hence it’s recommended that you keep taking the medication even though you feel that you are not getting any benefits in the beginning.

How to Take Paxil

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Article by Josephine Osborn

Depression in the US is seen in 1 out of 10 individual as what statistic has found. Many factors are seen to be connected with depression. A life changing situation may trigger it but some cases are seen to have no precursor. The real cause of depression is still unknown but there are many theories about it. Some experts on this field are saying that the cause of this is the lack of Serotonin in the brain due to the fast breakdown of Serotonin in the brain. Depression is also high in women due to the hormonal change that they have. If a family member has depression it would make other members prone to developing depression but it doesn’t mean that people who don’t have a family history of depression are not at risk. Depression can also come in certain age groups like in teens and elderly. Others who are at risk are people with negative attitude, introverts and have low self esteem. A study has seen that Paxil users are at a risk of heart attack than non-Paxil users especially in ages 60 and up. Psychologists say that the first step to recovery from depression is recognizing the signs. Depression does only cause sadness but also irritability and anger. Depression may also cause a person to lack interest in doing day to day activities. They may lack sleep or may also oversleep. Without any intention of gaining or losing weight but have gained or lost weight by 5kgs in just a month. They also lack concentration even in performing simple tasks and in making decisions. They have repeated thoughts about death or committing suicide. Lack of energy due to inadequate sleep. Moving like they are in slow motion or like they are in a constant unrest but in some cases they may be catatonic in which they won’t move at all. Feelings of worthlessness and guilt always plagued them. As a way to manage the following symptoms, doctors prescribe antidepressants like Paxil. Although it may stop the feelings of depression and the person may regain their life back, it doesn’t give 100% insurance that it will cure the person. They will not feel that they are fully free from depression which makes them take the drug continuously and eventually will be dependent on the drug. Thus they won’t feel any relief from the smaller dose that they used to get. Some people even experience severe side effects from Paxil. Paxil birth defects are one of the startling side effects that Paxil has and it happens when an expecting mother takes Paxil during the first trimester of her pregnancy.

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Question by Maritime Mummy to 2 Little Imps!: Is depression common near the end of a pregnancy?
How do I tell the difference between actual depression at this point and mood swings associated with the hormones? If they’re mood swings, I seem to be bursting into tears an awful lot lately. More often than not lately it seems like I’m just crying. This is my second baby and I don’t remember feeling like this during pregnancy. I know I had PPD, which came along about 3-4 weeks post partum.

So, depression or just freaky hormonal mood swings?

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Article by Lsullivan

Those experiencing tinnitus would agree that this condition is a partner of stress or depression. Tinnitus is characterized by that constant ringing in the ear which manifests in several forms like a buzzing sound, hissing, whistling, roaring, ticking, or high pitched whining among many other irritating noises.

With the unwanted, bothersome constant noise that disrupts normal daily life’s activities it’s no surprise that tinnitus patients also experience stress and/or depression.

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Article by Josephine Osborn

Problems with depression are a worldwide phenomenon and some people may not even realize that they have depression. In one of the survey in the US, 1 out of 10 adults have reported to have depression and are affecting more than 20 million Americans. No specific cause can be given for depression but some risk factors makes it easier to understand why some people have it. Dependency on drugs in depressed patients needs to needs evaluated when a study about antidepressants causing mania in depressed patients. Depression and other mental illness’ specialists believe that genetic takes a big portion when it comes to risk factors. Environment and genetic risk factors can be partners because for most people that grew up in an environment of depressed individual then it is likely that the child will also contract it. Witnessing or experiencing a tragic event will also trigger depression. Being a witness of a tragic event can definitely trigger depression. Depression also affects each gender differently. Women have a high risk in developing depression due to hormonal imbalance, pregnancy or post-partum depression, and also stress in life. These are the risk factors for men in developing depression: stress at home and at work, history of substance abuse, inability to express emotions and those with poor relationships. The researchers found that the patients with depression who had been taking medication exhibited symptoms of “manic switch” that are similar to bipolar disorder but not classified as such. The patients had “similar numbers of past depressive episodes compared with the bipolar I and II patients, but significantly longer durations of illness.” Other symptoms were a high frequency of depression, along with melancholy and seasonal difficulties.Age can also be a risk factor. Elderly people sometimes feel that they are too dependent, and may have lost a loved one may develop depression. Teenagers and children can also be depressed when they have poor relationship with their peers or family, and if there is a history of depression in the family. Nobody is exempt in depression and anybody can actually develop it thus most pharmaceutical companies are making big money out of it. Paxil is one of the leading antidepressants in the market. Paxil has come a long way since its introduction in 1992 and there have also been a lot of issues with regards to the side effects surrounding it.Most people that have been experiencing serious side effects have filed Paxil lawsuit against the manufacturer. The pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline is facing claims from people that want compensation.

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