There is not a one size fits all method to treating anxiety. In fact, anxiety comes with different causes and symptoms that make the classification of anxiety a much broader spectrum than it was once thought to be. There are several different categories that anxiety disorders fall into such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

With all the different types of anxiety and the severity of each symptom that needs to be treated, finding a medication may take some determination on the doctor and the patient’s part which will work best for the specific case of anxiety. Different symptoms may take different treatments because everyone responds differently to medication. 

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) states that anti-anxiety medications, antidepressants, and beta-blockers are the most commonly prescribed types of medication when an anxiety disorder is diagnosed. Finding the appropriate medication for each person could take some time but is worth the research to find out how to manage a person’s anxiety.

Although many times depression and anxiety have been thought to be one and the same, they are completely different disorders even though sometimes some of the same medications can be used interchangeably to treat one or the other separately.

Depression is treated with the use of antidepressants. These medications are the third highest prescribed medication in the United States and are also prescribed to some patients that battle anxiety.  

Antidepressants do take time to build up their effect in the system of a person, so they are often disregarded for a faster-acting medication, which may contain mind-altering elements. Use of antidepressants for anxiety may be a better fit for some people because the risk is lowered for abuse and overdose. Serotonin is released in the brain with the use of antidepressants that has an alleviating effect on several brain emotions including anxiety.

When taking antidepressants, one must consult a healthcare professional and look into participating in some sort of therapy that can be beneficial in lessening some of their anxiety by getting to the root of where the anxiety stems from. Seeking guidance from a therapist can assist in developing and putting into practice ways to prevent occurrences from happening in the future.   

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