Anxiety: Causes, Medications, and Natural Ways to Manage It
When you feel anxious, your body reacts like it’s under threat—even when there’s no real danger. This is anxiety, a common mental health condition marked by excessive worry, racing thoughts, and physical tension. Also known as generalized anxiety disorder, it doesn’t just mean being stressed. It’s when that stress sticks around, messes with your sleep, and makes daily tasks feel impossible. Many people turn to medication to help, but not all drugs work the same way—or are safe for everyone.
Two of the most prescribed antidepressants for anxiety are citalopram and Celexa, a type of SSRI that helps balance brain chemicals linked to mood, and its closer cousin escitalopram, a purified version of citalopram often considered more effective with fewer side effects. But both carry a risk: they can affect your heart’s electrical rhythm, especially at higher doses. Regulators have set strict limits because of this. Then there’s amitriptyline, an older tricyclic antidepressant sometimes used off-label for anxiety, especially when sleep is also a problem. It works differently than SSRIs, but comes with dry mouth, drowsiness, and weight gain as common trade-offs.
Anxiety isn’t just about pills. Gut health, sleep, and even the antibiotics you take can influence how anxious you feel. Some studies show that certain antibiotics like Cefaclor might disrupt your microbiome enough to trigger mood changes. And while meds help, many people find relief through diet, breathing techniques, or natural supports that help balance stress hormones. The posts below give you real, practical comparisons: what works, what doesn’t, and what to watch out for. Whether you’re on medication, thinking about switching, or looking for non-drug options, you’ll find clear advice here—no fluff, no guesswork.
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