Gail M. Gagnon, D.O. Blogs: Emotional Balance

Understanding Anti-Anxiety Medications

Understanding Anti-Anxiety Medications

Anti-anxiety medications might offer one quick solution to your anxiety problems. These types of drugs include traditional anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines), as well as newer options like antidepressants and beta-blockers. They can help reduce your anxiety while...

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What You Should Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

What You Should Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Mary lives in Seattle, where the fall and winters are not known for being full of sunshine and blue skies—they are dark, overcast and quite dreary. Mary dreaded fall; even the changing colors on the trees did little to lighten her mood. As fall would move into winter...

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