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87What are SSRIs? How are SSRIs Used?
What is an SSRI? SSRI stands for "Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor." Chances are, even if you did not know what "SSRI" stood for, you would recognize the names of several popular prescription drugs that fall into this category. Names like...
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96Weaning Off Cymbalta: What The Doctors Don't Tell You
I am writing this Hub to help make people aware of what happens when you want to start getting off the anti-depressant, Cymbalta. Sure, the drug worked wonders during my bout with depression. After one year, things have gotten lot better for me...
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71How to Lose The Winter Blues, Lighten Your Holiday Mood and Deal With SAD
Holiday depression, winter blues or SAD--whatever you call it, it is a matter of brain chemistry and there are ways to deal with it effectively
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95How to stop taking Zoloft, Taper off or Cold Turkey?
If you are trying to taper off Zoloft, or quit cold turkey and having side effects/withdrawals you are not alone. To stop taking Zoloft is not always easy...
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79Top 10 Antidepressant Medications Side Effects and Classification SARI SNRI
You have probably seen on television commercials or heard this before: "Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain." This is somewhat true. According to the chemical imbalance theory, low levels of Serotonin in the brain can lead to depression, therefore, medications such as antidepressants can help to balance Serotonin levels and alleviate symptoms.
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79What are use, actions and side effects of Fluoxetine (Prozac, Fludac)
Fluoxetine is a SSRI or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class medication.
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81Depression is not Simply a “Chemical Imbalance” – A Personal Story about Dealing with Depression
I have suffered from Clinical Depression; in fact my life was controlled by this mental illness for over two years. Like many sufferers, I was told by my Doctor that it was down to a chemical imbalance in my brain and prescribed SSRI medication...
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78Parenting a Teen with OCD
If you are new to this hub, please continue down for more information on OCD. For those of you following this hub I have an update, and great news. My daughter just turned 18 and is now doing very well. She still has OCD, and always will, but she...
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65The Dangers of Taking an SSRI
SSRIs, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, are a class of drugs that are primarily used to treat depression and anxiety. SSRI drugs work by increasing the levels of serotonin in your brain. Some of the...
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79Overcoming Depression: A Journey Into The Light
Although the effects of depression are devastating, the final result can be a life changing accomplishment, once you learn the cause and effects of the illness. Read about one woman's victory over this devastating sickness.
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