anti depressants v beta blokers???

[mandiemae]

I have heard that beta blockers are more about controling the heart rate whereas anti depressants are for the chemical imbalance in the brain. i need to find out more though. can anyone advise on this?


I was taking citalopram for depression, as i thot this is what was going on, on and off since my daughter was born in98. after finding this site i now firmly know that i have had anxiety for this whole time. I know it might seem stupid, but the doctor has never actually evaluated me, just given me tablets to go and take with no other support or advice. 7 years ago this started!! im getting angry just thinking about it now, sorry.

The meds i was on, anti depressants. did slightly help to a degree, but it didnt stop my highs and lows, just the lows werent as low as they had been. i decided last year to stop taking them and have not suffered anymore than i was on them.

[Karlie]

I was also prescribed betablockers but was advised by my nurologist not to take them. He has just put me on an anti depressant called mirtazapine (zispin). I start taking them tonight but it is very fraustrating knowing what is the best thing to take.
As far as i know betablockers are used for heart conditions but can also help control the physical symptoms of anxiety eg, shakes, racing heart etc.
Have a good read here at no more panic, i have got lots of info from here,

Take care Karlie xx

KM

[nomorepanic]

Try here

Medication (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/NMPcms.php?nmppage=medication)

Nicola

[Karen]

Hi mandiemae

Have a look at these posts too:

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Karen



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[Meg]

**I have heard that beta blockers are more about controling the heart rate whereas anti depressants are for the chemical imbalance in the brain. i need to find out more though. can anyone advise on this? **

Betablockers can stop the cycle of fast heart rate and breathlessness so for some can control their worst symptoms but won't relieve the initial fears .

Several SSRIs are also licenced for anxiety as well as depression and Yes do deal with the chemical stucture.

Neither are a single cure for anxiety but in conjunction with some talking therapy can help you.






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