Article by Chani

Question: I have heard good things about a medication called Abilify. My son has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. I was told the medication is very effective in its treatment. Can you tell me a bit about this medication and what it is used for?Answer: Schizophrenia is a chronic, mental illness affecting more than 27 million people all over the world. According to WHO statistics, out of these 27 million people, 95% of untreated schizophrenia occurs in developing countries. About 1% of schizophrenic patients are Americans. Schizophrenia is treatable. The effectiveness of treatment depends on early detection. Abilify is among the most effective of medicines prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar 1 disorder. The medication is available at Big Mountain Pharmacy, and other accredited Canadian Pharmacies accessible online. Bipolar 1 is a mood disorder that is characterized by manic episodes. This is a severe form of bipolar disorder as it includes psychotic features.

Causes of the IllnessesThere is no single cause for schizophrenia. However, environmental factors, genes and psychological factors and brain chemicals are the main suspected culprits. The same is applicable for bipolar 1. Scientists believe abnormal fluctuation of brain chemicals cause this illness. For example, an increase in brain chemicals causes manic attacks, while a decrease causes severe depression. The risk of developing schizophrenia is higher at birth if the mother had certain infections during her pregnancy. In addition, mental trauma while growing up is also a cause of the illness’s development. These include abuse, death of a family member, bullying, extreme poverty etc. The risk of developing bipolar disorder or schizophrenia is higher when a direct family member is diagnosed with this illness. In addition, substance abuse and other factors also help in the illness’s development.

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Article by Leena Kiri

More and more teenage pregnancies, mainly due to lack of information about sex, the consequences are severe high percentage, it can be put at risk the health (including mental).

How to identify the fertile days?The menstrual cycle begins with the first day of bleeding and ends just before the next rule, a process that lasts, on average, 28 days, the period is generated due to the expulsion of a mature unfertilized egg along with remnants of the mucous lining the uterus (endometrial), taking about five days.

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Article by Azuka Onyenso

Anxiety and insomnia are often related. Each can be causes of the other which, in turn, leads to a vicious cycle that may seem impossible to break.

A study conducted by Dag Neckelmann, MD, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norwa, shows that chronic insomnia increases your odds of having anxiety disorders. So, treating chronic insomnia may be one way to alleviate feelings of anxiousness.

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Question by a: Can Pregnancy help anxiety disorders?
have been diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and have been on meds. (lexapro) for a few years now. The meds. seemed to be helping me for a couple of year but I noticed when I first became pregnant with my daughter about 2 years ago that during my 2nd trimester and throughout my pregnancy my anxiety got better. By the end of my first pregnancy my neck tension and panic attacks totally disappeared (and I have anxiety pretty bad). When I was postpartum I noticed within a few days after giving birth my anxiety came back full force and slightly worse than before I had became pregnant.

Shortly after I had my daughter almost 3 months after I had her I became pregnant again with my son. I am recently still recovering from having him only a couple months ago and noticed as soon as I had him that my anxiety came back. When I was in the hospital recovering my anxiety reached its worse and now that its been a couple months later I noticed my neck tension coming back extremely bad and my anxiety has worsened. I went back on my lexapro after having quit it completely when I was pregnant with my son but it seems to not be helping at all…my psychiatrist prescribed me a muscle relaxer and it still doesn’t seem to be helping with my neck tension and even though I’ve uped the dosage of my lexapro my anxiety is still horrible…=(

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Article by Mike Bordon

Cymbalta the brand name for Dulexotine is used for major depressive disorders. This is indicated in generalized anxiety disorder. This is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. This also alleviates pain in diabetic neuropathy and fibromyalgia. One important precaution to be taken with administration of Cymbalta and safety measure is administration of antidepressant may increase suicidal thoughts in adolescents. In case of worsening symptoms of depression the physician should be immediately consulted. While on this medication proper supervision of the patient must be ensured by family members or the caregivers. The unusual behaviors may be associated with thoughts of suicide, anxiety, agitation, panic attacks and sleeping problems along with irritation, hostility, aggression, impulsiveness, restlessness, or extreme hyperactivity. Persons who are already taking Mellaril, have uncontrolled narrow angle glaucoma or have recently been administered with monoamine oxidase inhibitor should not be given Cymbalta. Before using Cymbalta you should disclose your medical conditions such as kidney or liver problems, glaucoma, diabetes, seizures, or if you have bipolar disorder. Cymbalta can have a worsening effect if you have a type of glaucoma or the control of blood sugar in some patients with diabetes. You should disclose your alcohol intake or habits to the physician. You should also intimate if you are taking any medicine for migraine. In case you are taking any NSAID for pain relief such as Aspirin or blood thinners then use with Cymbalta may pose a risk of bleeding. In case of pregnancy or breastfeeding this medicine should be avoided.

Use of Cymbalta is commonly associated with side effect of nausea. The other side effects encountered could be dryness of mouth, drowsiness, decreased appetite and increase in sweating. As this causes drowsiness and dizziness one should avoid profuse outing such as driving a car or other such activities which requires alertness. One should immediately consult with the physician if any adverse effect is prolonged and caused discomfort after administration of this medicine.

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Article by Terry

A GlaxoSmithKline product, Paxil is a prescription drug created to help fight the symptoms of depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders. A member of a group of drugs called Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Paxil shares several similarities to drugs in this group.

Paxil has been known to cause several adverse side effects, some of the dermatological side effects Paxil include the following: Acne, alopecia (absence of hair from the body where it is normally present), dry skin, ecchymosis (blood under the skin, usually looks or appears like a bruise), eczema (an inflammatory skin disease characterized by lesions varying greatly in character, at times watery discharge and the development of scales and crust), furunculosis (a number of painful nodules formed in the skin, caused by bacteria, which enter through the hair follicles or glands, its formation is favored by digestive derangement and local irritation), herpes simplex, urticaria (reaction of the skin to certain drugs, marked by the appearance of smooth, slightly elevated patches, which are redder or paler than the surrounding skin and often includes severe itching).

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Article by Paul Justice

While Depression affects approximately sixteen percent of people in most developed countries, a surprising thirty percent of all women suffer from the symptoms of clinical depression. This is believed to be induced by the different hormonal changes women experience throughout their lives. There are many ways to cope with depression. While some people are satisfied with counseling and therapy others find it helpful seeking prescription drugs. Among one of the most commonly distributed antidepressants is Paxil.

Introduced and manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline in 1992, Paxil is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It works by balancing serotonin, a neurotransmitter that affects certain moods in people. The constant imbalance of hormones in woman brought on by puberty, menstruation, menopause and pregnancy, contributes to the astonishingly high rates of depression. Therefore, given that woman are twice more likely to suffer from depression than men, we are found with more woman seeking the help of prescription medication. While Paxil is known to treat depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, and premenstrual dsyphoric disorder, Paxil is no sure way of being relieved of all suffering.

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Article by Buddy Chase

Anxiety treatment for pregnancy women is very important to avoid premature labor and low weight infant births, if not taken seriously may lead to even more complications. Careful monitor and treatment should be given to the patient and the use of natural remedy is highly recommended for its’ less side effect and long term result. However, all treatment should be under the advice and monitor of doctor to minimize the chances of severe problems.<h2>THE PROBLEM</h2>Panic and anxiety during pregnancy is common. Anxiety attacks in pregnant women can have a physical as well as psychological aspect. This happens because during pregnancy, a women’s hormones go haywire, blood sugar levels fluctuate rapidly and there is lot of action going on inside your body as you breath, digest, feed your child, probably every system in your body is affected. Is it any wonder then, that you get anxiety and panic attacks? So, there is a physical issue and a psychological issue as well. If a women with light panic and anxiety might amplify the problem during pregnancy due to the imbalance hormones, fluctuate blood sugar levels, and every system in your body will be affected, such as your breath, digestion, feed to your child, and much more. All these problems will lead to more severe anxiety attack, and this is just the physical part. Sufferer will developed an anxiety mindset from the physical problems, and feed even more anxiety feelings to the body, if not monitor carefully, after some time, it will became severe anxiety attack, and that is very bad for both mother and baby.<h2>MEDICINES</h2>When choosing medication for anxiety during pregnancy, it is important to consult a trained doctor for an effective treatment with a safety profile.You should consult a qualified doctor with a safety profile when seeking medication for anxiety during pregnancy, because you want to secure your baby and your own safety.

Prozac (Fluoxetine) and Tricyclic antidepressants are the common medicines used for anxiety treatment in pregnancy. These medications are effective and research indicates that there is no increase in risk of major congenital malformation in infants or any serious complications during pregnancy. Not much study has been done on the safety of other serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), including paroxetine, sertraline, and fluvoxamine, therefore it is best to rely on your doctor’s advice for these.The effects of benzodiazepines (such as Klonopin, Valium, and Ativan) during pregnancy have been found to be controversial. Some reports suggested that there may be increased risk to the child if the medicines were taken in the first trimester. However, recent studies suggest that the risk may be lower during the second and third trimesters.Higher doses of Benzodiazepines have also been reported to show side effects in newborns, like, floppiness, breathing problems, sedation and benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms like disruption, sleep seizures and irritability.<h2>THE BEST TREATMENT</h2>Herbal or natural medicines for anxiety treatment in pregnancy have been used for centuries. However, there are a variety of medicines and treatments, so it is advisable to consult your therapist before use.Relaxation or relaxing your mind is necessary whenever you get the feeling of being anxious or stressed. Find a cool and quiet place to sit or lie down and just relax. Train your mind to stop worrying and relax. Think of calm, enjoyable and pleasant thoughts. Use deep breathing techniques to multiply the effects of this exercise and you will love the resultant peace.Going through therapy from a qualified trained therapist is very important, and you will find more effective to help your situation. Anxiety treatment in pregnancy is not easy, to avoid any mishaps, you should always seek help from the therapist that can analyze and de-escalate your concerns, therapist is proven to give better confidence and relaxation to a pregnant women with anxiety disorder.Light exercise and breathing fresh air is good for pregnancy, it helps to keep you focused and relief from anxiety.Pregnant women can take help from support groups for naturally effective empowerment and recovery during anxiety treatment in pregnancy. Support groups involve persons with similar problems which makes it easy to open up and discuss solutions. A trained facilitator in the group facilitates discussions.<h2>CONCLUSION</h2>Pregnancy is a very exciting moment for most of the women; however, it is also a time for anxious, worries and apprehensions that would greatly amplify existing problems and cause anxiety disorder. Anxiety treatment in pregnancy is a very challenging task as the treatment may affect the child inside. That’s why most doctors and therapist will prefer natural treatment over strong medication.Visit Native Remedies for more natural treatment.

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Article by Faith

Women and babies have been interrelated since the very beginning. It is a natural phenomenon and there is nothing unusual about it. All young women want to bear a child or in other words become a mother. These days even for a career woman the desire to give birth to a child and become a mother is bound to catch up and no other joy can ever replace the joy of becoming a mother in the hustle bustle of everyday life. There are several expectant mothers who suffer from severe stress and emotional turmoil and now the question arises that can pregnancy and the anxiety related to becoming a mother can bring her joy and contentment, equally?

The answer to this question varies from woman to woman. A part of the past life of the expecting mother is always to be brought to light especially when she is going to give birth to a new life.

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Chronically anxious and on edge? Too jittery to jump for joy or fall asleep at night? Anxiety can wreak havoc on your health, and your ability to enjoy life or effectively accomplish daily tasks. But you don’t have to let the heart-racing, gut-wrenching affliction get the best of you. Getting rid of anxiety can be as simple as learning how fun can ease that physically- and mentally-gripping tension. Here are four fun ways to kick anxiety to the curb.

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