MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'depression drugs'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:14:57 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746690&cid=t_210397_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fare-you-a-worrywart-6-signs-that-youre-addicted-to-your-anxiety%2F Worrying is second-nature to some, while others seem immune, but for most of us, it’s a pretty natural emotion. But according to Tom Ferry, author of Life by Design, you could actually be addicted to the stress and anxiety of worry. In his Huffington Post article, “Are You Addicted To Worry,” he explains that he believes addiction to worry is the number one thing keeping people from achieving their hopes and dreams, interfering with plans, relationships, and action. So how do you know if you’re addicted to worry? Here are 6 signs that you’ve got a habit to kick: Everything makes you feel depressed, concerned, or fearful. Everything. The people around you are also worrywarts. You need TV, movies, or music to distract you from worrying. Your mind chatter keeps ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746690 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:08:12 +0100 3746690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508138&cid=t_210397_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fmental-health-are-antidepressants-all-in-your-head%2F Your Prozac may not be helping you any more than a tic tac, according to a recent article in the The New York Times. A shrink explains why he decided to go from just writing prescriptions to helping patients with behavioral therapy, saying that psychiatry had been “transformed from a profession in which we talk to people and help them understand their problems into one in which we diagnose disorders and medicate them.” When, actually, behavioral therapy might be more effective. According to the article, one study of 19,000 patients found that the average patient taking antidepressants showed a 40% drop in depression, while those taking the placebo showed a 30% drop. “This meant that about three-quarters of the apparent response to antidepressants is actually due to the pl... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508138 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:55:41 +0100 3508138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2804233&cid=t_210397_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FZCVJBsk2xPs%2F There are four recognised disorders of Female Sexual Dysfunction as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Medical Disorders. These are: Sexual desire disorders “ A lack of sex drive or low libido. This is the most common type of sexual disorder among women Sexual arousal disorder “ An inability to become aroused or maintain arousal [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2804233 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:33:42 +0100 2804233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2734275&cid=t_210397_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwomen%25e2%2580%2599s-libido%2F Your libido is your sexual interest and desire. Loss of libido may be experienced by women before or after menopause and may result in reduced desire and sexual experiences that are no longer satisfying or pleasurable. With greater awareness, knowledge and discussion about sexual health issues, more women are seeking advice for low libido from health practitioners. Low libido is a very sensitive issue and often occurs because of stress, substance use or abuse, tiredness, relationship difficulties, or depression. It can also be caused by a variety of medications used to treat unrelated conditions. Rest, relaxation, recreation and exercise “ like walking, playing a sport, yoga, dancing or gardening “ can all have positive effects on libido, as well as on health, bones, moods and general ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2734275 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:46:43 +0100 2734275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415557&cid=t_210397_122_f&fid=35056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renegadeneurologist.com%2Fantidepressants-the-right-people-arent-always-getting-them%2F The medications are widely used to treat complaints such as loneliness or low energy. Meanwhile, studies say many with depression go untreated From LATimes.com: It was just over 20 years ago that the antidepressant Prozac was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The medication was touted as nothing short of a miracle: Not only was it was highly effective in treating depression, it also caused very few side effects. The drug’s popularity grew rapidly, and pharmaceutical companies got busy developing a variety of other, chemically similar antidepressants, collectively referred to as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (or SSRIs). There are at least half a dozen SSRIs on the market, including Lexapro, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa and Luvox. Since the introduction of the... Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415557 Mon, 18 May 2009 20:35:33 +0100 2415557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2028454&cid=t_210397_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F479667410%2F "If Dr. Rob can interview Santa, why can't I interview a select group of health & medical bloggers? They will have some good ideas to share". So did President-elect Obama came to realize a few days ago. After his people kindly contacted our people, we felt compelled to grant him open access to our collective wisdom. Without further ado, below you have Grand Rounds 5:12 - a Q&A session led by the incoming President on how to reform (for the better, we hope) healthcare. On Health Insurance Q:  How does the blogosphere perceive the problem of having a significant group of people uninsured? Health Insurance Colorado: a growing economic burden, which may lead to emergency rooms turning people away if they are unable to provide proof of health insurance. Dr Rich: well, ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2028454 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:28:09 +0100 2028454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2040436&cid=t_210397_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Flegalbut-lethal%2F Robbie Williams and Anna Nicole Smith have both been hooked on everyday medicines - like millions of others… A drug addict used to be someone who bought illegal fixes from a shady character in a back alley. But with more and more people admitting addiction to prescription drugs, your ’dealer’ can be the person you least expect to harm your health - your GP. Former model Anna Nicole Smith died of an overdose of sleeping pills and eight other prescription drugs. And earlier this year Robbie Williams checked himself into rehab after allegedly becoming hooked on painkillers and antidepressants. Many doctors agree that powerful tranquillisers, sleeping pills and painkillers are addictive, and that the body craves more as its tolerance to them increases. Some of the ingredie... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2040436 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:23:01 +0100 2040436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1416519&cid=t_210397_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fconstipation-in-recovery%2F People in recovery from alcoholism and addiction face a host of potential causes of constipation, including: Past or present use of medications Decreased eating or physical activity as a result of depression or another psychiatric disorder Anxiety Bad habits learned throughout their drinking or drugging career Medical conditions gained through their addiction that decrease bowel movement. This condition also can make people stop taking medications. Constipation carries a tremendous cost in terms of resources and quality of life. People can avoid the discomfort and quality-of-life consequences by promptly dealing with constipation and following a process that has shown value to others. Symptoms of constipation Straining to move bowels Lumpy or hard stools Sensation of incomplete evacua... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1416519 Fri, 02 May 2008 17:45:17 +0100 1416519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1404247&cid=t_210397_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdownside-for-anti-craving-drugs%2F Side Effects Imperil Addiction Drugs Reports of increased risk of depression and suicide are dimming the future prospects of drugs designed to treat addictions to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, the Associated Press reported. Development of anti-addiction drugs has gained increased attention from pharmaceutical companies in recent years, but problems associated with drugs like the antismoking medication Chantix — a Pfizer drug linked to numerous suicide attempts — has led to concerns that the drugs block feelings of pleasure as well as craving for drugs. One possible solution would be to limit prescriptions of these drugs to patients who have no history of depression. The FDA says a link between Chantix and depression is “increasingly likely,” but Pfizer offici... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1404247 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:08:50 +0100 1404247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1353110&cid=t_210397_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Ffemale-sexual-dysfunction%2F There are four recognised disorders of Female Sexual Dysfunction as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Medical Disorders. These are: Sexual desire disorders – A lack of sex drive or low libido. This is the most common type of sexual disorder among women Sexual arousal disorder – An inability to become aroused or maintain arousal during sexual activity Orgasmic disorder – A persistent or recurrent difficulty in achieving orgasm after sufficient sexual arousal and ongoing stimulation Sexual pain disorder – Pain associated with sexual stimulation or vaginal contact. None of them is considered to be a sexual disorder unless the woman is distressed about her sexual condition. Several factors can cause or contribute to sexual dysfunction and... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1353110 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:25:38 +0100 1353110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1327622&cid=t_210397_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsleep-problems-affect-alcoholism-recovery%2F Sleep problems - real and perceived - get in the way of alcoholism recovery Doctors and patients should discuss and address sleep issues as part of recovery The first few months of recovery from an alcohol problem are hard enough. But they’re often made worse by serious sleep problems, caused by the loss of alcohol’s sedative effects, and the long-term sleep-disrupting impact that alcohol dependence can have on the brain. Now, a new study gives further evidence that insomnia and other sleep woes may actually get in the way of recovery from alcohol problems. In fact, a person’s perception of how bad their sleep problems are may be just as important as the actual sleep problems themselves, the study suggests. The study is published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Ex... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1327622 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:12:22 +0100 1327622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1322433&cid=t_210397_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F23rd-psalm-for-recovery%2F The Lord is my sponsor, I shall not want. He makes me to go to many meetings. He leads me to sit back, relax, and listen with an open mind, He restores my soul, my sanity, and my health. He leads me in the path of sobriety, serenity, and fellowship for my own sake. He teaches me to think, to take it easy, to live and let live, and do first things first. He makes me more humble and grateful. He teaches me to accept the things I cannot change, to change the things I can and gives me the wisdom to know the difference. Yea, though I walk through the valley of despair, frustration, guilt, and remorse, I will fear no evil. For Thou are with me, your program, your way of life, your twelve steps, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: rationalization. fear, a... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1322433 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:31:07 +0100 1322433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1320582&cid=t_210397_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fcannabis-and-mental-health%2F Does cannabis use lead to mental-health problems? In 1987, a large-scale Swedish study confirmed an association between cannabis use and the development of schizophrenia. Ever since, it has become widely accepted by clinicians that there are links between cannabis use and mental illness. Experts have expressed particular concern about the mental-health effects of cannabis use on young people, as ‘adolescence is the developmental stage when drug-using patterns emerge and teenagers may be more vulnerable than adults to the effects of cannabis’. Recent research There is now a significant volume of research which shows an association between cannabis use and mental-health problems. However, according to Professor Ian Hickie, Executive Director of the Brain and Mind Research Instit... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1320582 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:16:03 +0100 1320582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1311540&cid=t_210397_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F10-reasons-for-low-libido%2F People in recovery may experience a sudden drop in their libido. If your erotic life has gone from an all-out sexfest to a G-rated event, you are not alone. While chronic aversion to sex is a serious issue for both men and women, an occasional drop in your sex drive is perfectly normal. According to a 1994 University of Chicago National Health and Social Life Survey, lack of interest in sex was the number one complaint of sexually active people of all ages. The reasons for a lowered sex drive can vary from person to person. But the following will help you sort out the sources that might be taking the X out of your sex. Stress The work on your desk keeps piling up and your latest dot-com investment just took a nosedive. When stressful events take over, they suck the sexual energy right ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1311540 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:50:51 +0100 1311540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1284875&cid=t_210397_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fare-antidepressants-effective%2F   A recent analysis of studies of the effectiveness of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI’s) antidepressants found that only people with severe forms of depression show any benefit from the antidepressants studied. It also claimed that, in people with milder depression, the response to the antidepressants was no better than a placebo (i.e. a dummy pill). The drugs studied included Prozac (fluoxetine), Seroxat (marketed as Aropax or paroxetine in Australia), Effexor (venlafaxine) and Serzone (nefazodone, which is no longer prescribed in Australia). The results were published in the US journal Public Library of Science Medicine in an article titled Initial Severity and Antidepressant Benefits: A Meta-Analysis of Data submitted to the Food and Drug Administration. The... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1284875 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:10:15 +0100 1284875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1261569&cid=t_210397_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Funderstanding-research-antidepressant.html A new clinical trial study published yesterday in the Public Library of Science Medicine suggests that antidepressants only benefit some individuals, mostly helping the severely depressed patients. My professional experiences do not align with this study. Many in the mental and medical health fields feel the same way - read this MSNBC.COM series here and here - because understanding research can be a tricky and sometimes misleading experience. There are clinical studies that say drinking coffee is bad for your health, while other studies say drinking coffee can be good for your health. Hey, what's up with that? The key to understanding research is not only in understanding the numbers and the statistical design, but also in considering that clinical trials are artificial situations that do... Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1261569 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:01:00 +0100 1261569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1147374&cid=t_210397_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fmost-popular-articles-december-2007%2F 12-Step Speaker Tape Links 12-Step Treatment More Effective than Alternatives A Program of Action AA and Al-anon Comics About Recovery Is Sexy .com Abusive relationship? 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Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1147374 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:56:52 +0100 1147374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1129410&cid=t_210397_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F210950333%2F A study published today, January 4th, in The Lancet, has found that two antipsychotic drugs —Risperdal by Janssen and the older drug, Haldol—that are widely prescribed to many persons with intellectual disabilities to control aggressive outbursts are “no more effective” than placebos. Antipsychotics were originally developed to treat schizophrenia and, as the New York Times notes, are now used as “all-purpose tranquilizers to settle threatening behavior — in children with attention-deficit problems, college students with depression, older people with Alzheimer’s disease and intellectually handicapped people.” In the study, 86 persons with low I.Q. who live in community housing in England, Wales, and Australia were tracked for month. For those who too... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1129410 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:35:40 +0100 1129410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1083099&cid=t_210397_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHealth%2F%7E3%2F197960100%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1083099 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:02:35 +0100 1083099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=764699&cid=t_210397_88_f&fid=34729&url=http%3A%2F%2Fallscrubbedup.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fis-depression-on-rise.html GP's tend to deal with a lot of depression and anxiety (and I'm not talking about our own... who tends to us? Another question. Another post).Is there more depression and anxiety in the 21st century or are we just getting better at recognising it?The middle of the 20th century saw the rise in early recognition and treatment of psychiatric illnesses. In fact, most of the stigmas surrounding psychiatry, psychologists and psychological drugs were put to bed in the late 70's and early 80's. The rise of Freud and Mommy-consoling. They were heady days.Back to the present – something is definitely up. It feels like at least 1 out of every 3 patients I see is on some type of an antidepressant or mood stabiliser. I used to have a professor who joked that lithium should be put into the water. Quic... All Scrubbed Up blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=764699 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 09:12:00 +0100 764699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=660494&cid=t_210397_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F122583147%2F “What are the long-term effects?” is a question that parents often, and rightfully, have about giving a child antidepressant medications such as Prozac, Zoloft, and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). When one’s child has (as my son Charlie does) minimal verbal language, there are simply a lot of questions that cannot be answered, including one that is altogether pressing, and simple: How does my child feel as a result of taking this medication? Charlie takes Zoloft for, among other reasons, his anxiety, and careful observation of his behavior and the accounts that autistic adults have shared about their own experiences on medication are invaluable to me—-and all the more so after reading about research about the potential dangers of antidepressan... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=660494 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:00:24 +0100 660494