to have a high affinity for serotonin receptors including the 5-HT2A‚ 5-HT2C‚ and 5-HT7 receptor subtypes as well as the α2-adrenoceptor [5][6]. Studies have been conflicting as to which receptors cyclobenzaprine specifically binds‚ but the result is an increase in norepinephrine and decrease in serotonin reuptake. In linking multiple studies‚ it could be hypothesized that cyclobenzaprine acts on the serotonin receptors antagonistically thus decreasing serotonin reuptake. It could also bind to the
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Causes and Treatment of Panic Attacks Rosendo Rodriguez Liberty University Abstract It is necessary to first understand what anxiety disorder is in order to understand more easily what and how panic attacks occur in an individual. Anxiety is a normal reaction to different situations of life. However‚ when it comes as chronic or excessive it becomes a disease that prevents the normal functioning of a person. The anxiety symptoms are a response to a situation that is interpreted
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Psychological Disorder Analysis University of Phoenix 9/4/2011   Marla is a 42 year old female who suffers from Dysthymic Disorder. Her symptoms have been trouble sleeping during the night‚ feeling “Jumpy†and having difficulty concentrating. Her symptoms are vague and could fit several many mental psychological disorders such as post traumatic stress or anxiety. My suspicion however‚ based on her difficulty concentrating‚points me towards Dysthymic disorder. I suspect
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changes associated with aging‚ such as decreased hepatic metabolism and decreased renal function‚ decreases medication tolerance in older adults. Hyponatremia is seen in about 10% of elderly taking antidepressants‚ particularly with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (Weis‚ 2011). Furthermore‚ the increased permeability of the blood-brain barrier‚ as well as the decrease in cholinergic receptors‚ increases anticholinergic symptoms which is not well tolerated by the elderly (Drug.com‚ n
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SSRI / selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor set and is majorly instructed & prescribed for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive syndrome‚ panic‚ social anxiety‚ post-traumatic stress disorders and depression. The major element Paroxetine Hydrochloride is an advantageous psychotropic drug and the efficiency level is linked to the effective inhibition of the neuronal reuptake of serotonin. The survey report states that it is unrelated in structure wise to other serotonin reuptake inhibitors or available
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that fuel fear‚ leading to increased anxiety and eventual compulsive reactions. Both adults and children that suffer with OCD‚ are often aware that their thoughts and behaviors are irrational‚ however‚ the impulse to perform the compulsive ritual to relieve the anxiety of the obsessive thought‚ is too powerful for them to ignore. The cycle of anxiety‚ obsessive thoughts‚ and compulsive reactions‚ becomes
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Depression 1 Running head: CAUSES‚ SYMPTOMS‚ & TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION Causes‚ Symptoms and Treatment of Depression Stacey Benson Faulkner State Community College Depression 2 Causes‚ Symptoms‚ & Treatment of Depression Do you ever feel sad‚ lonely‚ hopeless‚ or suicidal? According to the National Institute of Mental Health website‚ Depression is the leading cause for mental disability in the U.S. for ages 15-44. Depressionpreception.com states that
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Dysthymic depression also known as persistent and dysthymia depression is a consistent long-term depression that seems to have no end. In adults the symptoms must last between two and three years‚ but in children the symptoms must only occur for a year to be treated. Dysthymic depression is most common in women rather that men. It can affect up to 4% of the American population‚ but only 1% will get the help that they need. This type of depression mostly begins around the age of 21 and older but can
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drugs called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States on August 2002 (Expert Reviews Ltd‚ 2003). Lexapro is used to treat adults and adolescents 12 to 17 years of age who have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. It has also been approved to treat adults suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Brown University Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology Update‚ 2012). It works by blocking the reuptake of the neurotransmitter
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Depression By: Shelly McNalley Introduction to Anthropology‚ Psychology‚ and Sociology Teacher: Michelle Sharpe May 22‚ 2013 Depression I. What is Depression? II. Signs and Symptoms of Depression a. Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness b. Loss of interest in daily activities c. Appetite or weight changes d. Sleep changes e. Anger or irritability f. Loss of energy g. Self-loathing h. Reckless behavior i. Concentration problems
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