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!
Prozac
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.
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.
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.