When listening to a debate or conversation about mental health issues, one can't ignore the treatment options using psychotropic medications available to those who seek help. There are so many psychotropic medications available for all the different mental health issues. A psychotropic medication (#psychotropic) is simply psychiatric medicines that alter chemical levels in the brain that impact mood and behavior. These … [Read more...]
Going Crazy for Prozac
It is a shame that society today can't come to grips with mental health issues especially when using Prozac. These are individuals that need our help and not our pity. We have come a long way in diagnosing and treating depression based on scientific studies. When my father was growing up, the mentality was that you needed to man up or a swift kick in the pants to get your act together. Depression was considered a form of … [Read more...]
Quitting Zoloft
Each day we wake up, it is a struggle for all of us. We have our daily routine, monthly bills and yearly goals. For others, that struggle is a bit harder especially when you are fighting bouts with depression. With the help of prescription drugs such as Sertraline (Zoloft) which help treat depression, you can get back on track. But what happens when you finally get your life in order? You feel great, want to restore your … [Read more...]
Mental Health
It is time to sit down and have the conversation that no one wants to have about mental health issues. We can no longer avoid the issue of mental health nor kick it under the rug. We take care of our bodies almost religiously. We watch our cholesterol, check out body pains and go for regular check-ups. What we miss is check-ups for the brain. We all know someone who has a mental health issue or a chemical imbalance. While … [Read more...]
Prozac vs Zoloft: Competition for Anxiety Drugs
In one of my previous posts, I discussed about of a drug from a group called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). If you were paying attention, it was called Prozac (Fluoxetine). Guess what? If one pharmaceutical company can make it, so can others. So along came Pfizer with Zoloft (Sertraline). It is the most prescribed antidepressant on the market. Prozac vs Zoloft: How Are They the Same? Prozac and Zoloft … [Read more...]
Crazy Little Pill Called Prozac
I enjoy reminiscing about the weird dates I was on and often wondered if my date across from me was on Prozac or some other anti-depressant drug. Picture this, you are across a dinner table with a cute girl (or guy) and their mood seems off somehow. One minute their life sucks, the next they hate themselves and then they think the date won’t go well because they are so negative. So they excuse themselves to the … [Read more...]