[Discussion] One of the worst drugs of all

[Cunning Linguist]

I'm assuming his doctor is talking about tranquilizers. They are addictive and like anything else- they may "relax you" but at a price. All "magic" comes with a price and although, when we are young, we don't realize it it could harm us in the long run.

Don't need to tell me. Just seems like he made up his mind and doesn't care about the consequences. He wants to be able to keep his current lifestyle

 

[SRShock10]

I say try meds as the last resort. Try to find stuff that relaxes you in the meanwhile, even if it's the small things or anything ephemeral. *** and exercise are some of the best alternatives (conspicuously), as well as even meditative breathing can help.

Drugs have their cases of side effects... Even zoloft increases of risk for suicide tendencies and yet it's a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (meaning it's supposed to make you feel happier)

 

[Wildtangent]

Don't need to tell me. Just seems like he made up his mind and doesn't care about the consequences. He wants to be able to keep his current lifestyle

Sorry wasn't really directing my statement at you- just stating my opinion. I understand the lifestyle thing, but like anything else we need to re-evaluate what is doing good for us and what isn't- especially if we want a good quality of life. Turning to the "quick fix" isn't solving anything it is just putting a band-aid over it to make it less noticeable for a short period of time.

Any medical textbook I have read states that the best way to handle stress is to exercise, drugs are a last resort. And for the record while there are people who benefit and use drugs correctly it isn't "cool" to use drugs even ones that are prescribed to us- in case that is a factor.


EDIT: Before anyone possibly takes my words out of proportion. Yes there are individuals that need drugs to help them survive and I am not bashing that I am a nurse after all. I am only saying that sometimes some of us jump to using drugs because it is easier or because an individual might think it is cool etc. There are people that have prescribed drugs for different reasons and when they use them correctly they live happy lives. But too many times have I see young kids come into my OR room because of the drugs they were taking that may or may not have been unnecessary.

 

[Cunning Linguist]

Sorry wasn't really directing my statement at you- just stating my opinion. I understand the lifestyle thing, but like anything else we need to re-evaluate what is doing good for us and what isn't- especially if we want a good quality of life. Turning to the "quick fix" isn't solving anything it is just putting a band-aid over it to make it less noticeable for a short period of time.

Any medical textbook I have read states that the best way to handle stress is to exercise, drugs are a last resort. And for the record while there are people who benefit and use drugs correctly it isn't "cool" to use drugs even ones that are prescribed to us- in case that is a factor.

No problem. The drugs should be only for extreme/severe cases. Most people would be relatively bad stress free if they just exercised and had a proper diet. But our society wants the quick fix so it is what it is. By the way

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[Wildtangent]

No problem. The drugs should be only for extreme/severe cases. Most people would be relatively bad stress free if they just exercised and had a proper diet. But our society wants the quick fix so it is what it is. By the way

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Unfortunately good stress can harm you too- but I would rather have good stress and enjoy myself (like if I'm excited for something or whatever) than have bad stress (like worrying about an exam really sucks).

 

[Senju Bean]

I am a nurse going for my masters and this is what I know...

There is such a things as good stress and bad stress. Good meaning emotions like excitement and bad can be something like being wigged out over an exam or something.

While you should take into consideration what your doctor has to say it is also very important as a patient to keep yourself educated about your own body. There are plenty of drugs one can take to "de-stress" However one should also find where this stress is coming from.

Our bodies respond to things (stressful things) using something called a "fight or flight" syndrome(when our bodies feel stressed it is signaled to get rid of the stress). It is when our body produces adrenaline to either fight something that might harm us or run from something that might harm us- it is designed for our best chance for survival "in the wilderness". So for instance if someone is stressed about an exam this stress has negative side effects because the individual isn't going to physically fight or run from the exam (or at least we hope they don't) so they sit there and the adrenalin our body produces turns into cortisol and norepinephrine which are substances that destroy and weaken muscle. If someone has enough stress it can cause things like heart diseases, stomach ulcers and other issues. You can google these things for more information on the physiology on how this process actually works.

Any time an individual puts something into their body there is some sort of side effect. Like eating produces energy but if we eat too much we can become overweight and sluggish. To tackle stress I always find that working out (cardio and heavy weight lifting especially) really produce great results. By working out you are forcing your body to use that adrenaline before it turns into something that destroys your muscle and body. Exercise will also make you feel less stressed if done regularly enough and vigorously enough. Not to mention keep you healthy

If an individual chooses drugs they should ALWAYS ask their doctor about the potential side effects and also do some research on their own. Sometimes doctors go to serious drugs right away when maybe there is a lesser approach to take (not saying this is your doctor but it is something to think about). Any time an individual puts something into their body there will always be a consequence sometimes good and sometimes bad.

Here comes my disclaimer! I am not your medical professional and I don't know your background this is just my opinion on what I know.

Thanks, this has been very informative.

Yes I'm definitely excercising, maybe not as much as I should.

I live a very hectic life and am constantly worrying. I guess anti-anxiety meds would be the best.

The thing is, I don't like to gamble.

I need to be sure that bad stress is the worst thing for the human body so that I can be confident in even approaching the med direction.


The bad stress has to be far worse than any side effect of any med in order for me to consider meds.

 

[Senju Bean]

Seems like he just wants the drugs.

Not really. Actually I'm kinda against the wall on this.


I just want to make confirm that the stress will kill me if I keep it up.


Only then, would I consider meds.

 

[Senju Bean]

I'm assuming his doctor is talking about tranquilizers. They are addictive and like anything else- they may "relax you" but at a price. All "magic" comes with a price and although, when we are young, we don't realize it it could harm us in the long run.

That is what was suggested. But I need to function at 100% all the time and also be de-stressed. I imagine tranquilizers would knock me out.

Maybe I'm too idealistic. Maybe this isn't even possible physiologically.

But I feel a lot of times, doctors are a bit removed from the patient.

They only care about getting rid of the anxity, but not about getting optimal results while getting rid of anxiety.

Just my opinion.