Coping with Stress:
Dealing with Stress II
Stress
Medication II Handle Stress II Deal with Stress
Medication for Relieving Stress.
Most people do not need to take medication to manage stress
related to their careers or social lives. In fact, some kinds of
stress can be positive especially if it nudges us forward to
become better people, to follow creative aspirations and dreams or
to meet deadlines.
Stress is a natural part of life. At the same time, stress
medication may often help people who are unable to cope with
stress due to sudden losses such as death, divorce or loss of a
home through natural disasters or fire.
Your physician could prescribe stress medication to help you deal
with high levels of stress that are not easily managed through
meditation, diet, exercise or other lifestyle changes. You may
need stress medication such as anti-anxiety medication if you have
recently been a victim of rape, assault, theft or terrorist
attack.
More signs that you should see a doctor to see
whether you would benefit from stress medication include the
following:
1. You can’t function at work or at home because you are
constantly afraid and feel paranoid.
2. You are showing signs of an overactive thyroid. For example,
you are losing weight even though you are eating. You can’t
tolerate heat or have a swelling in your neck.
3. You are obsessed with being clean. You wash your hands over and
over again or repeat other actions.
4. You can’t stop thinking about a traumatic event. You blame
loved ones for something from your past and can’t talk to people
who are close to you.
5. You can’t stop crying or weep most every day.
One stress medication your doctor could
prescribe is alprazolam (Xanax), which falls under the category of
anti-anxiety medications classified as benzodiazepines. This
stress medication is only prescribed on a short-term basis to
relieve severe stress symptoms.
Another stress medication is diazepam (Valium). Some doctors
prescribe buspirone, another stress medication or anti-anxiety
drug. Your doctor will only prescribe stress medication if you
really need the medication because of the potential for side
effects and dependence. Some people are tempted to abuse or misuse
stress medication.
Only your doctor can tell you which stress medication is best
suited for your situation after he or she gives you a complete
physical examination. Be honest about your medical history and
lifestyle habits as it may make a difference in which stress
medication he or she chooses for you.
Your physician may also advise whether you need
to be referred to a psychiatrist or psychologist for additional
treatment while taking a stress medication. Cognitive-behavioral
therapy, for example, may significantly decrease anxiety and may
work together with a stress medication.
While taking a stress medication, you should be aware of side
effects. Call an ambulance or have someone take you to the
hospital if you feel dizzy. Other warning signs that the stress
medication is causing an adverse effect on your body are if you
have rapid breathing, a racing heartbeat, crushing chest pain and
sweating. Also, immediately call 911 if you are taking a stress
medication, but have thoughts of suicide. If you are taking a
stress medication and have a sudden feeling of despair, panic or
anxiety, do not hesitate to talk to your physician.
Given the many side effects to stress
medication, many people opt for a more natural approach to stress
relief.
Extress,
a homeopathic and nutrition supplement, is exceptionally
effective in aiding the body during periods of stress, tension,
anxiety, minor phobic reactions and complaints of generalized
patterns of anxious discomfort.
If you doctor has prescribed a stress medication, it’s important
that you don’t stop taking the stress medication without your
doctor’s supervision and advice.
