what mental problems could be caused by prolonged use of antidepressants and anxiety medication?
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Well, some of these medications can cause some memory impairment, concentration problems, etc.  However, if she has not been compliant on her meds, that could cause some of these symptoms.  Then again, she could have the symptoms of early alzheimer's.  It is best she get to a Dr. soon to be evaluated.
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what medication(s) are you taking.  if you're taking an anti-depressant, it takes a good 6-8 weeks for you to feel the total clinical effect of this classification of drugs.  hopefully, you are receiving medication for the anxiety, also.  \nit's none of my business, but the drinking can intensify the effects of the medications you are taking.  alcohol is a depressant.  it can cause the depression and anxiety to become exacerbated.   \ni suggest you get to see a psychiatrist ASAP.  discuss all your symptoms with/him/her and let them decide on a recovery method best suited for your needs.  don't try to solve the problem by yourself.  it doesn't work that way.  depression, anxiety, and alcoholism are major problems that need to be addressed and monitored by a trained doctor.\nin the eent that you are entertaining negative thoughts about suicide, please remember, SUICIDE IS A PERMANENT SOLUTION TO A TEMPORARY PROBLEM.  fight to live.  it's bound to be difficult, but you deserve the right to live your life free from these three crosses.\nbest of luck!
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OCD and anxiety disorders can lead to other complications (depression being the most common) and unhealthy eating, drug, alcohol and exercise habits which can lead to very poor health or premature death. That is why it is important to get properly diagnosed and treated for OCD and anxiety. Anxiety disorders are the common colds of psychological disturbances: they are incredibly easy to treat and have an excellent chances for recovery.
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I didn't think so, but go to the site I've included below. It lists all the possible side effects. Most of them are not common or not severe. I do know that it can become addictive if you take too much for too long a time. In other words, you can become dependent on it so that it's hard to stop or so you need more and more for the same effect. But I assume your doctor is monitoring you. I take it, too, for the same reason. Have you tried asking your doctor about particular anti-depressants that help to prevent panic attacks? These include Zoloft, Welbutrin, Prozac and others. They are not addictive. I use Xanax only for the times when my nerves are edgy, and I use Zoloft for the daily control for my panic attacks.
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Stress and..depression. Could. Lead. To all kinds of serious health problems (stomach ulcers included).
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Psychological disorders are much more complex then a few words can describe. If you feel chronically depressed or know someone who is please see a psychologist. The best way to get over it is therapy with a trained profession who can determine whether therapy is enough or if a chemical imbalance is present and medication is needed. A number a factors can cause depression including alcohol, illegal drugs, lack of sleep, and excessive amounts of caffeine. In other cases it is an in-balance of hormones that medication is needed to correct.
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Anxiety can cause a myriad of things that seem like they aren't related to anxiety. The mind is a very complex machine and it is capable of just about anything. Anxiety can even cause death.
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The depression might be making you more tired than usual. However, it might be a side effect of the medication. Many times..medication has to be adjusted in dosage or changed all together if the side effects aren't tolerable for the patient. Please speak to your prescribing doctor about this.\n\nI had a client taking Effexor, and she often complained that she would have frequent sweating.
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depression might be the cause.  it not only affects you mentally it can cause problems phisically as well.  you might want to talk to your doc about that.
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I don't know about Prozac specifically, but I would worry about taking any drug for that long, unless it was something like blood pressure medication, where there is simply no choice.  Do you feel you can get a second opinion on this without damaging the relationship you have built up with your doctor?  You might go so far as to ask him whether he would be offended if you wanted a second opinion.  Most doctors don't mind that at all, because they expect to be confirmed.  \n\nThe other thing you should probably do is read the formal drug information on the Prozac which the manufacturer puts in every package.  Look for "long term effects," and for any "contraindications."  I would hope that, in the last nine years, you have already read this information, but it is worth it to review it now.\n\nI would talk to a neurologist if you do go for a second opinion.  If the Prozac is going to do you any harm, I would think that is the place where it would happen.
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Discontinuation may cause anxiety, insomnia, and nervousness.  It also increases your chances of suffering a severe depressive bout.  You should contact your doctor before stopping or decreasing you medications.
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The effects of depressants on a person's central nervous system.
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Anti-depressant medications work like SSRIs.  Probably cognitive and behavioral therapy are used too.
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anxiety\nstress\nadrenalin
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sleeping too much or too little. anger, agitation, anxiety. gaining or losing weight. feeling sad for no reason. don't like being around people. You have to see a therapist who will presecrive an antidepressant and give you therapy to help you get over it. i'm doing that now. good luck
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anxiety and depression.
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You may have a more serious anxiety problem. Speak to your doctor about it.