Posted by tecknohed on November 13, 2007, at 8:48:10
In reply to Re: Lexapro/Celexa: The Best for Anxiety? RM73, posted by torachan on November 12, 2007, at 20:12:18
> It puzzles me why these drugs are indicated for anxiety disorders. The drugs, to my understanding, have a stimulating effect, hence their effectiveness with depression. Maybe I haven't given them enough time, but I can't see how time allows the drug to become less stimulating and more sedating.
Treating anxiety isn't really about attempting to sedate a patient. Some stimulants are excellent for anxiety. I myself used to self-medicate my social phobia with amphetamines and/or caffein.
Treating anxiety has more to do with disinhibition, confidence, cognitive enhancement & feeling optimistic. Less to do with sedation. For example, with continued use a benzo will loose it's sedative effects but at the same time become MORE effective for the anxiety. Personally, my social phobia worsens when I'm sedated because my cognitive abilities are hindered - I cann't think straight. I suspect other anxiety disorders are similar.
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