as the reuptake and destruction of neurotransmitters (Carlson, 2014). Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) are just two types of drugs which can affect different pathways in this process of neurotransmission. In doing so, the neurotransmitter serotonin is made more available within the central nervous system (CNS), a neurotransmitter believed to be central to the affective disorder of depression, which is caused by a deficiency of serotonin. The process
depression” published by iFred.org more than 350 million people suffer from depression disorder. There are many ways to treat depression, such as SNRI’s, MAIO’s, TCA’s or with monitored usage, marijuana. The most common today are SSRI’s or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. You may have heard of some of the more common SSRI’s such as, Zoloft, Prozac, or Celexa. The use of these medicines are debated among doctors, because they have serious side effects, that can worsen or add symptoms to your illness
belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of drugs used mainly for the treatment of major depression, obsessive-compulsive, disorder, and panic disorder”(Nordqvist, 2014, p. 1). SSRI work by increasing the levels of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the brain. Serotonin is a “neurotransmitter that regulates several aspects of brain function such as mood, sleep, and emotion”(Mandal, 2014, p. 1). Fluoxetine works by blocking the absorption (reuptake) of serotonin, which helps
mirror anytime they would have a chance. Another treatment for BDD would be to take SSRIs medication, which are to increase a chemical in the brain called serotonin. According to MayoClinic, they stated that “Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that carry signals between brain cells” (Mayo Clinic Staff 2016). Serotonin causes the person with BDD to be depressed about certain things. From Helpguide, some SSRIs medications include, “Citalopram (Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Seasonal Affective Disorder is just like its abbreviation spells out…SAD. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a very common type of depression. It is a depression that is related to changes in the seasons. Seasonal Affective Disorder is mostly associated with late fall and winter when it is cold outside and less with spring and early summer when it is hot outside. The definition makes you wonder what causes this type of disorder, does it not? The Causes of Seasonal Affective
The Effect of SSRI Medications on our Humanity Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are currently one of the most controversial groups of medicines, with fluoxetine, more commonly known by its brand name Prozac, at the head of the controversy. Opponents of the use of SSRI medications as a successful and safe method for treating depression and related disorders assert that the actions of the drug are an unnatural and a dangerous form of tampering with our neurochemistry. Not only
her and her baby if she does not seek help. There are multiple antidepressants available for women to take during their pregnancy. Some examples of antidepressants available are tricyclic, fluoxetine, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).7 Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the most popular antidepressants taken during pregnancy. Side effects that could take place from these antidepressants are persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn, ADHD, increased chances of spontaneous
Medications most often begin with antidepressant medication. Antidepressants primarily work on brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, especially serotonin and norepinephrine, although there are some antidepressants that work on the neurotransmitter dopamine. Some of the newest and most popular antidepressants are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil) and citalopram (Celexa) are some of the most common
Major Depression Definition Major depression is a medical illness that is characterized by feeling of sadness, disappointment, and despair. It is a “whole body illness” that involves emotional, physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual problems. Also called major depressive disorder and clinical depression, it affects how a person feels, thinks and behaves. They may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and depression may make them feel as if life isn't worth living. Signs
improvement in the symptoms of panic disorder after receiving the treatments, the two most effective treatments are cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy. Pharmacotherapy: The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and the tricyclic antidepressant have shown superiority over the benzodiazepines, monoamine-oxidase inhibitor in term of effectiveness and tolerance. The commonly used drugs are: 1) SSRI group: PAROXETINE, FLUOXETINE, SERTRALINE,FLUVOXAMINE,CITALOPRAM. 2) Tricyclic antidepressant: CLOMIPRAMINE