Fluoxetine was discovered by Eli Lilly and Company in 1972, and it entered medical use in 1986. In 2019, it was the 20th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States with more than 27 million prescriptions!
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Dental Smiles: The Importance of Oral Health to Mental Health
Dental smiles in the U.S. are a big deal. Everybody wants straight, white teeth, and we often do a lot to make that happen. Your mental health has an impact on your whole health, including your dental health. People with mental health issues are more prone to suffer from oral health issues such as tooth decay and gum disease. Oral health has an impact on general health and may even aid with mental wellness.
Exercise: Even Better for the Brain Than We Thought
Mental illnesses like sadness and anxiety are difficult to treat. Many people benefit from medications, but they have a high failure rate and can have unpleasant side effects. It takes a long time and costs a lot of money to go to talk therapy. And neither method is effective in preventing the illnesses from arising in the first place. However, many individuals neglect another alternative that, when used properly, may be one of the most effective, least inconvenient, and least expensive methods to manage mental health disorders: exercise. Exercise is well-known for its physical benefits, and it has long been recommended for mental well-being. However, scientists are getting closer to figuring out just how exercise works its brain magic.
Medications for Fatigue
Adderall is great for fatigue. There are other stimulant options but Adderall is the most popular.
Essential Oils for Fatigue
I've grouped them together just because I'm showing the same study to support their use. The study showed that these two essential oils could reduce the fatigue of nurses working their shifts.
Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Do you have fatigue that has lasted longer than six months, can't be explained by an underlying medical condition, and worsens with any physical or mental exertion but doesn't get better with rest? Those are its primary identifiers. If you experience those things, then it's worth seeing if you experience any of these other things:
Supplements for Fatigue
Several studies show ashwagandha to be effective with mild fatigue, at the very least.
Introduction to Fatigue
Fatigue can be a life-ruining problem to deal with. When you're drained of all energy and just want to sink into a chair like a brick, like a beached whale, and all you can do in frustration is moan. But fatigue can effect everyone differently and with different frequencies. There must be something we can … Continue reading Introduction to Fatigue
11 Natural Ways to Fight Fatigue
Fatigue is a common symptom of many things. It's also a common side-effect for medications. Make sure nothing like that is going on, or if it is, that you know about it and are aware that you're dealing with it.
Medications for Anger
Medications for anger often target anger indirectly, typically having a calming effect. It's not quite as common to use medications for anger as it is for other issues, such as depression and anxiety. Nonetheless, it's often necessary and is nothing to be ashamed of.
6 Essential Oils for Anger, As Proven By Science
There are many essential oils for anger. Essential oils by nature calm you down just by their pleasant aroma, so it could be argued that they're all essential oils for anger. But, putting that thought aside, I will be listing the essential oils that are especially effective for dealing with anger.
20 Supplements For Anger (2/2)
Marshmallow Root is a supplement for anger and is meant to calm and soothe you. Further studies are needed to confirm these speculations. L-tyrosine has the potential to make you more amiable by increasing dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. I've worked with people where this did nothing for them, and I've worked with people whose lives were changed dramatically by the increase in energy and positivity.
Supplements Proven to Help With Anger (1/2)
Saffron calms you down and improves your mood. The maximum dosage is 400mg, but that would be hard to achieve with most of what's sold.
Reflecting On Your Anger
Although it might sometimes feel like your anger “explodes” and comes out of nowhere, this is almost never the case. Anger builds slowly, and if you aren’t paying attention, it can happen entirely outside of your awareness. Can you think of a time when your anger caught you by surprise? In retrospect, were there any warning signs you could’ve picked up on?
How to Stay Calm
Anger triggers are the things that set you off. Knowing your triggers, and being cautious around them, will reduce the likelihood of your anger getting out of control.
When Has Anger Become A Problem?
In small doses, anger is an appropriate, normal, and healthy emotion. Everyone experiences anger. It helps us stand up for ourselves when we’ve been wronged, and protect our own needs. However, in many circumstances, anger can have negative repercussions. Below are examples of how anger can be harmful, or cause unwanted consequences.
Anger: An Introduction
That's the phrase I've often heard: anger issues. I don't know know if "anger issues" are commonly thought of as a problem belonging to the psychiatric realm. Are there medications for "anger issues," you might wonder. Can we really do anything about anger issues other than go to anger management classes? That's what I always saw on television. Do those classes work? What exactly does it mean to say "I have anger issues." Do I have anger issues? Do we all have anger issues?
Are You Considering Medication for Your Anxiety?
There are a lot of choices for anxiety medications.
What Does CBD Do, According to Studies?
CBD has a lot of claims to its name. Maybe some of them are true. Maybe all of them are true. Whatever the case may be, right now, we're only going to look at claims substantiated by scientific research done on humans.
Find Out Which Essential Oils Are Proven to Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety Essential Oils Essential oils for anxiety are probably the most sought after essential oils. Some of the anxiety essential oils will overlap with the depression essential oils, such as our first one here. Lavender There is strong evidence to indicate Lavender is an effective essential oil for anxiety. Lavender Study Thyme Oil Lavender for … Continue reading Find Out Which Essential Oils Are Proven to Reduce Anxiety
Find Out If You Have Generalized Anxiety Disorder
GAD Screening Text This is a screening for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The following questions are formed using the information in the DSM-5, the diagnostician statistical manual used by diagnosticians all over the country. 1. Have you been experiencing excessive anxiety and worry, on more days than not, for at least six months now, about a … Continue reading Find Out If You Have Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Do You Have Social Anxiety Disorder?
The following questions are based on the information found in the DSM-5, the diagnostic statistic manual used all over the country.
Supplements for Anxiety, Substantiated by Actual Evidence
We will look only at the anxiety supplements which have studies showing they may work.
Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are brief periods of overwhelming fear or anxiety. The intensity of a panic attack goes well beyond normal anxiety, and can include a number of physical symptoms. During panic attacks, people often fear that they are having a heart attack, they cannot breathe, or they are dying.
When We Avoid Anxiety
One of the most harmful responses to anxiety is avoidance. When a person avoids the source of their anxiety, they feel relief. However, the next time they face a similar situation, their anxiety will be worse.
Natural Methods of Anxiety Management
Deep breathing is a simple anxiety coping skill technique that’s excellent for managing emotions. Not only is deep breathing effective, it’s also discreet and easy to use at any time or place
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses, anxiety is helpful. It protects us from danger, and focuses our attention on problems. But when anxiety is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can become debilitating.
Is Anxiety Curable?
Some people ask, "Is anxiety curable?" and they either mean to ask another question or they're misunderstanding what exactly anxiety is.
Anxiety: An Introduction
The standard definition of anxiety is "a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome." The psychiatric definition is "a nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension, typically with compulsive behavior or panic attacks."
Medications for Depression
Let's begin with the standard. You go to a psychiatrist, stammer that you're depressed, and the doctor chucks an SSRI at your face.
Find Out Which Essential Oils Work for Depression
Lavender perhaps has the most evidence for its efficacy, as an essential oil for depression. Studies show that it may reduce stress and anxiety, improving mood. This is perhaps done through the releasing of oxytocin, as demonstrated in this study.
Essential Oils: What Are They, What Do They Do, and Are They Safe?
Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants. The essential oils include the plant's scent and flavor. Each compound is unique, giving each essential oil its own unique characteristics. These oils are obtained through distillation, through steam or water, or through mechanical means, such as cold pressing. At its most basic level, it's an oil from a plant.
Proven to Work Supplements for Depression
Here we'll be discussing some supplements for depression, supplements that have the potential to alleviate some depressive symptoms, to an extent, when it comes to overcoming depression. Remember, this is not about how to cure depression. It's more about managing it.
Do You Have Depression?
Depression Screening: 1. Do you experience feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness, nearly every day, for most of the day?
Depression: Non-pill Methods–Blogs About Emotions
What to do if you're depressed: most of the methods discussed here, you've probably heard countless times. There isn't likely to be anything ground-breaking here. I'll start what I feel is the most common given advice. Focus on your breathing.
Feelings Matter: Supporting Someone With Depression
Recognize that depression is an illness. Just like a cold or flu, a person cannot simply choose to “get over” depression. Also like other illnesses, depression can affect anyone. A person can develop depression even if they seem to have a good life, with little to be upset about.
Fighting the Lies of Depression: “I Want to Die”
Cognitive distortions are irrational thoughts that have the power to influence how you feel. Everyone has some cognitive distortions—they’re a normal part of being human. However, when cognitive distortions are too plentiful or extreme, they can be harmful.
Facts on Depression
Symptoms of a depressive episode: depressed mood, sleep difficulties, fatigue nearly every day, loss of interest or pleasure, significant weight change, feelings of worthlessness, diminished concentration, and recurring thoughts of death.
How to Make the Bad Feelings Go Away
I'm going to go through each of the emotions mentioned in the title: mad, sad, tired, and anxious. I'm going to first discuss the emotion itself then I'm going to discuss natural, non-pill methods of dealing with the emotion. After that, I'll talk about the supplements that may help with the emotion, then I'm going to talk about the drugs/medications that may help this problem. I'm going to go through that process for each emotion.