Anti-anxiety drug as medical treatment for stuttering
Originally developed as an anti-anxiety drug, Pagoclone is becoming a more common treatment for stuttering. It blocks a chemical called dopamine in the brain. Research has suggested that people who stutter have an excess of dopamine in the area of the brain that controls speech timing.
It is estimated that over 3 million Americans stutter. Stuttering affects individuals of all ages but occurs most frequently in young children between the ages of 2 and 6 who are developing language.
Complaining To Friends Increases Girls’ Misery
Interesting. Looks like talking to friends about problems may actually increase misery which contradicts popular belief. According to University of Missouri-Columbia, “co-rumination” — in other words, excessively discussing problems with close friends — appears to increase anxiety and depression in young and adolescent girls. Boys seems to be immune against such effects.
However, this does mean that girls should not confide . What is interesting is that sharing problems with friends strengthened their friendships — but it also increased their feelings of depression and anxiety which is however, not necessarily clinically anxious or depressed. Continue Reading >>
Drug Ice and alcohol anxiety
If you are one of those party goers who likes bingeing on party drug ice and alcohol, be ready to experience much greater levels of general anxiety.
At Macquarie University, Brain researchers found that young rats fed a combination of alcohol and methamphetamine displayed much greater levels of general anxiety in the long term than rats that consumed either drug alone.
Chronic insomnia can lead to anxiety and depression
According to a study conducted by Dag Neckelmann, MD, PhD, of Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway collected from 25,130 adults, chronic insomia can lead to the development of anxiety disorders and depressions. Though on a personal note, this seems like common sense as chronic insomia affects one’s concentrations and perhaps leads to the development of hallucinations. Continue Reading >>
5 Facts for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
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From Peter Nagy, author of Cure Anxiety and Panic Attacks Ebook. Here are 5 Facts for Anxiety and Panic Attacks.
In America alone, over 20 million people undergo stress and other symptoms associated with anxiety and panic attacks. While many believe it is in their heads,?let us take a look 5 facts surrounding anxiety and panic attacks.
Anxiety atenolol
For suffers of anxiety atenolol comes in tablet form. They may be taken with or without food and should be taken according to the directions on the prescription label. Atenolol tablets belong to a class of medicines known as beta blockers. Beta blockers are used to treat palpitations, sweating and tremors. They are also prescribed for those who suffer from social anxiety, anxiety and social phobias. Beta blockers have the ability to reduce blood pressure and help to slow your rapidly thumping heart so that it beats more regularly.
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