The hidden danger of taking anti-anxiety drugs (by Dr. Malcolm Theller and Dr. Allen Vora)

But there is a dark side - many dark sides - you should think twice before hiding on Benzo Bandwagon. These drugs can be used safely, but the decision to take them should not be recorded lightly.
How Benzodiazepines Work? Benzodiazepines stimulate brain receptors for a chemical called gamma-aminobutric acid (GABA), which affects the major blocking neurotransmitter anxiety, mood, sleep and pain sensitivity. Various benzodiazepines mainly work how fast and how long they work, thus varying.
What are side effects? They can reduce your ability to think clearly, spoil the memory and respond to emergency situations (for example, if you are driving a car or are operating a dangerous piece of machinery).
These effects can also be seen in the lowest dose prescribed as well. In addition, a recent study found that the use of one of these drugs for at least three months increases by 50 percent of Alzheimer's disease.
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In high doses, benzodiazepines can cause life in dangerous respiratory suppression or in coma. Since 2000, the number of visits to the emergency room has doubled due to the use of Benzo. When combined with drug substances, the risks and severity of these side effects have increased significantly.

Are these drugs becoming habit? Yes. Their constant use reduces GABA's brain sensitivity, so not only will you require more medication to get the same benefits without medication, your baseline position of concern without medication actually increases.
Once started, it can be very difficult to turn off Benzos, and prevention can come with serious withdrawal symptoms. Insomnia, irritation, increased anxiety, panic and restlessness are one of the most common symptoms. More patients now end up in detox for joint use of benzodiazepines and opiodes than over alcohol related complications.
Can you use these drugs safely? What are the options? Benzos can be effective in preventing a serious panic attack or preventing one of the high risk situations. However, almost always there are better options. The first choice is to manage generalized chronic anxiety in select patients such as selectron serotonin Repech Inhibitors (SSRI) such as Certine (Zoloft) and Acetitelotroph (Lexapro) and Venelafaxin (Effexer) and Dolloxetine (Symbalta), such selective Norephinephrine Reptile Inhibitor (SNRI) Those who require medication.

For a long time, reaching the root of the problem through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), consulting to improve their defense against anxiety and modifying their lifestyle (proper sleep, optimizing nutrition and caffeine and alcohol Avoiding) can reduce or eliminate your need for these medicines.
Applying learning skills in CBT or using deep breathing exercises or visualization (there are many mobile applications that make it convenient) they can stop many panic attacks before being unpredictable. And the more you practice these skills and use them, the more effective they are.
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