Medications and Treatment Approaches for Management of Anxiety

How to Relax With and Without Medications

处理焦虑的策略

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如果您的持续焦虑正在经常发生影响,您的症状可能是由焦虑症。通常,焦虑症可治疗药物治疗,咨询和治疗技术such as cognitive behavioral therapy. There are also a number of lifestyle methods that you can use to reduce your anxiety level.

Anti-Anxiety Medications

抗焦虑药物对大脑和身体有身体影响,这有助于减少焦虑的症状,例如担心,恐惧和恐慌发作。这些药物必须由医生,通常由精神科医生开展。

抗焦虑药物不治愈焦虑症,但它们可以帮助管理一些症状。

There are a number of different anti-anxiety medications available, and the right medication for you depends on your type of anxiety disorder and whether you have other health problems or take other medications.

苯二氮卓卓

苯二氮卓卓such asValium(Diazepam),Xanax(alprazolam),Klonopin(clonazepam) and Ativan (lorazepam) are sometimes used to treat anxiety for a short-term period. They are used for generalized anxiety disorder and may be used as a second-line treatment for panic disorder and social anxiety disorder, with antidepressants being the front-line choices.

苯并二氮杂卓诱导肌肉放松,减少与焦虑有关的其他症状。这些药物通常不长期使用,因为它们会导致成瘾。

Beta-Blockers

Beta blockers are used to control heart disease. They help reduce your heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of epinephrine, a stimulant that your body naturally produces. Beta-blockers can help control trembling, sweating, and other physical symptoms of anxiety.

They may be prescribed for the short term when used for anxiety. Sectral (acebutolol), Tenormin (atenolol), Inderal LA (propranolol), are a few beta-blockers. Common side effects include weight gain, fatigue, and cold hands and feet. Beta-blockers are not recommended if you have asthma or diabetes.

Buspirone

BUSPAR.(buspirone) may be prescribed for long-term treatment of chronic anxiety, and it's recognized as a treatment for generalized anxiety disorder. It increases the action of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps improve mood and reduce anxiety.

BUSPAR需要一到两周的初始效果才能感受到,并且可能需要四到六周的全部效果。因此,它不被认为是治疗焦虑发作的有效,并且必须一致地持续以对症状产生影响。

它比其他许多常用的抗焦虑药物镇静不那么镇静,并且它是不上瘾的并且具有低过量的风险。可能的副作用包括头晕,头痛,紧张,睡眠困难。

选择性血清素再摄取抑制剂(SSRIS)

通常用作焦虑症的一线治疗,选择性血清素再摄取抑制剂(SSRIS)包括Paxil(Paroxetine),Prozac(Flyoxetine),Zoloft(SertraLine)和Lexapro(escitalPropram)等药物。SSRI被认为是抗抑郁药,它们增加了大脑中的血清素数量,这有助于改善情绪。

副作用包括头痛,口干,嗜睡,性功能障碍,性行为减少,体重增加。与许多抗抑郁药一样,它们可以增加自杀意识形动的风险(思考或计划自杀),特别是在儿童中,teenagers和年轻的成年人。

If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat1-800-273-8255用于培训辅导员的支持和援助。如果您或亲人在立即危险,请致电911。

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Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)

用于焦虑的另一种常见的药物类别是血清素 - 去甲肾上腺素再摄取抑制剂(SNRIs), which are antidepressants, and include medications like Effexor (venlafaxine), Cymbalta (duloxetine), and Pristiq (desvenlafaxine). SNRIs increase the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine to help boost mood and are similar in effectiveness to SSRIs. Side effects are similar to those of SSRIs.

Tricyclic Antidepressants

三环抗抑郁药are also used in treating anxiety. Common medications in this class are Tofranil (imipramine), Elavil (amitriptyline), Pamelor (nortriptyline) and Anafranil (clomipramine). Side effects may include constipation, dry mouth, blurry vision, a decrease in blood pressure when standing, and urinary retention (decreased ability to urinate).

Use as Directed

All of the anti-anxiety medications have side effects, and they can have serious adverse events if they are overused or used incorrectly. Many of them can affect your heart rate, blood pressure, and level of alertness. They may cause loss of consciousness or even death when used in excessive amounts, in combination with other medications that interact with the central nervous system, or with alcohol or recreational drugs. Many of the antidepressants that are used for anxiety can also induce suicidal ideation.

反焦虑生活方式策略

服用抗焦虑的药物时,它也有助于以减少焦虑的方式修改您的生活方式。以下是解决生活中焦虑的方法。

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精神万博手机客户端卫生专业人员可以帮助您确定可以帮助您管理症状的具体应对策略和生活方式变化。虽然它可能是困难的,但确保尽可能诚实地对你所面临的症状和挑战。在一起,您和您的心理健康专业人员可以努力制定定万博手机客户端制的应对策略。

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日常例子

In addition, some examples of strategies a professional may encourage you to try may include:

  • Chewing gum
  • 打扫
  • Coloring, painting, or drawing
  • Cooking
  • 跳舞
  • 做一个填字游戏拼图或数独
  • 锻炼
  • 专注于你生活的积极方面
  • 散步
  • Indulging in your favorite food
  • Massaging your temples for a few minutes
  • 冥想
  • 规划一天,没有任何作用
  • 规划假期并可视化设置
  • 练习感激
  • Sitting down for a few minutes
  • 与朋友共度时光
  • Spending time with your dog or cat
  • Spiritual practice
  • 伸出
  • Taking a nap
  • Watching a comedy or funny online video
  • 看日落或日出
  • Writing and journaling
  • Writing a poem or a song

A Word From Verywell

如果你有焦虑,药物可以帮助,因为用于焦虑的药物改变你身体和大脑中的化学物质,减少症状,并且经常帮助您平静下来并专注于其他事情。症状浮雕的其他方法,如咨询和开发放松技术,也可以减少焦虑。通常,需要一种方法来缓解您的症状。

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