The Right Tool for Anxiety: Escitalopram (SSRI) or Meditation? Or Both?

Send us Fan MailSummary:  Another option for treating anxiety might be laying in the bottom of your toolbox, resting beneath the handful of drug options – Xanax, Buspirone, Escitalopram, Sertraline, Propranolol…  It’s Meditation.  This episode looks at a comparison of the effectiveness of Escitalopram (an SSRI) versus Mindfulness Meditation for the treatment of anxiety, and though the results are impressive, this does not serve as a recommendation, but rather an indication that another possible option might be there for you.  As always, work with your healthcare team to determine the best course of treatment for you.  Participate in your healthcare - Monitor - Participate...    Topics:·      Another Tool for Anxiety 01:40·      Drugs for Anxiety (benzo’s, buspirone, beta-blockers, Escitalopram) 02:05·      How does Lexapro work? 03:30·      Anxiety and Depression 04:30·      Escitalopram 05:00·      Risk-Benefit 06:00·      Shared Decision Making 06:15·      Buspirone 07:35·      Chemistry of Anxiety 07:50·      Participate-Monitor-Participate 08:45·      Just Trying Stuff 09:20·      Escitalopram Vs. Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (Medication) 10:45·      The Right Tool for You 11:50·      Thirty Percent Reduction in Anxiety Symptoms 13:00·      Escitalopram Side Effects 13:50·      Meditation Side Effects 14:10·      Is Meditation a Harder Pill to Swallow? 18:00·      Resource: Mayo Clinic 22:00·      Why Not Med & Meditation? 22:15·      Choose the Right Tool for You 23:00  Questions and comments to  [email protected]