Tag: non-habit forming anxiety medication

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have long been the cornerstone of pharmacological treatment for anxiety and depression. These medications, including fluoxetine, sertraline, and citalopram, work by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, which helps regulate mood. However, SSRIs are not suitable for everyone. Some individuals experience intolerable side effects such as weight gain, sexual dysfunction, emotional blunting, or gastrointestinal distress. Others find that SSRIs do not provide adequate relief from their symptoms. Additionally, withdrawal symptoms when discontinuing SSRIs can be severe, leading many to seek alternative treatments.