Archive for the ‘medication’ Category
Coping with Coming off Psychiatric Drugs
Posted by: HSP Woman on: August 17, 2007
Here’s a taste of an eye-opening article called Coping with Coming Off. It’s about the experiences of people getting off of psychiatric medications. It highlights the lack of information and support for people wanting to stop taking medication. The drugs mentioned in the report: • SSRI antidepressants (Serotonin Specific Re-uptake Inhibitors). A similar drug, Effexor [...]
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
Posted by: HSP Woman on: August 12, 2007
I am very excited about reading my latest book purchase. Here it lies on my desk — shiny, fresh, and seductive. It wants me to devour it, and the feeling is mutual. However, these projects require some prep on my part. I psych myself up for the adventure. I find a new pen and a [...]
Benzo-Tainted OTC Sleep Aid
Posted by: HSP Woman on: July 20, 2007
I just wanted to share this health advisory, especially with my Canadian friends! Can you believe it? Advisory July 18, 2007 For immediate release Sleep supplement found to contain habit-forming drug OTTAWA – Health Canada is advising consumers not to use the sleep supplement product Optimum Health Care Sleep Easy, because it contains the undeclared [...]
My Love-Hate Relationship with an Anxious Brain
Posted by: HSP Woman on: June 1, 2007
From the history of panic timetable I posted earlier, it’s apparent many people believe the cause of a particular mental disorder can be elucidated if a drug eliminates symptoms. I have to admit, I also was seduced by this concept. In the late eighties, while in college, I had dreams of being the scientist who [...]
Brief History of Panic (and Benzos)
Posted by: HSP Woman on: May 27, 2007
I found this information on a wonderful web site which lists in chronological order high points (and low points) regarding the history of panic, anxiety, and depression. It even cites references. I thought I’d share with you some of the more benzo-relevant dates. I guess I am really naive, but I never realized the extent [...]
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