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Weight Loss After Antidepressants

Posted on September 1, 2010 by admin

Losing weight while on anti-depressants is extremely hard. Many anti-depressants, including Celexa, Zoloft, Prozac and Seroxat/Paxil commonly cause weight gain and some people gain as much as 7-10% of their initial body weight. While you are taking these medications it … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Depression

Posted on August 31, 2010 by admin

Anxiety and Depression go hand in hand, but the relationship between them though can be hard to understand. For some people, anxiety is the main problem and they become “depressed” as a result of the effect anxiety has on their … Continue reading →

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Rebound Anxiety

Posted on August 21, 2010 by admin

Rebound Anxiety is anxiety that is caused by stopping taking some form of medication. It is most common to get rebound anxiety from tranquilisers such as benzodiazepines (see Does Xanax Work for Anxiety) and also anti-depressant SSRI’s such as Prozac … Continue reading →

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Anxiety in Children

Posted on October 3, 2009 by admin

Anxiety in children is not uncommon, in fact some anxiety during childhood and adolescence is the norm rather than the exception. Children have a lot to learn and a lot to explore, and some of that can be stressful. This … Continue reading →

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Xanax Anxiety

Posted on September 28, 2009 by admin

Xanax, also known by the generic name Alprazolam, has been licensed in the USA to treat anxiety and panic attacks since 1981. It is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, panic disorder and, in some cases, depression. It is … Continue reading →

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Treatment for Anxiety

Posted on September 25, 2009 by admin

Choosing the best treatment for anxiety is a potential minefield. There are two many treatments out there to name ranging from the clinically proven to the wacky and bizarre. My first piece of advice is to do some Cognitive Behavior … Continue reading →

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Avoid weight gain SSRI’s

Posted on September 15, 2009 by admin

Lots of people have had weight gain problems with  Celexa (citalopram) and Cipralex/Lexapro (escitalopram). Indeed most psychotropic drugs can potentially cause weight gain. Advice for  avoiding weight gain. Firstly let’s cover the basics: try to eat well, make sure you … Continue reading →

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Cipralex and Weight Gain

Posted on September 14, 2009 by admin

Cipralex Weight Gain issues are part of one of the common topics I find in my inbox: the whole issue of whether SSRI’s make you put on weight and if so how can this be avoided. Many people have had … Continue reading →

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Omega Oil and Anxiety

Posted on August 23, 2009 by admin

The use of Omega 3/6/9 oils to combat mental health problems such as anxiety and depression have been well documented of late. But unfortunately there is still some confusion with many people not getting the benefits they are hoping for. … Continue reading →

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Support Anxiety UK

Posted on April 18, 2009 by admin

Hi! Just a quick note for readers in the UK. Anxiety UK, previously known as The National Phobics Society, has had funding withdrawn by the UK government. This will have a major effect on the services that the organisation is … Continue reading →

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