Drug Treatment for Neurosis

Neurosis is a condition that affects millions of Americans daily. Depending on the level of neurosis, it may or may not require medication. If you, alongside a qualified physician, feel that medication is an option you may benefit from, there are different treatments available of which you should be aware.

What Is Neurosis?

• Drugs.com classifies neurosis as causing such symptoms as "insecurity, anxiety, depression, and irrational fears, but without psychotic symptoms such as delusions or hallucinations."

Sedatives

• The National Mental Health Institute reports that although prescription sedative medications such as benzodiazepams are effective in treating neurosis, they can create dependence. Consequently, other types of medications are preferable.

Anti-depressants

• Tricyclic anti-depressants (so named because of the "three ring " chemical structure of all the drugs in this class), which work on two neurotransmitters in the brain, norephinephrine and serotonin, are effectively used to treat neurosis without the addiction potential and side effects of sedatives.

Natural Alternatives

• Natural alternatives to sedatives include but are not limited to chamomile, St. John's Wort, lavender, valerian root, and many others. These substances typically create far fewer negative side effects than prescription sedatives.

Tip

• Before beginning any of these medication options, be aware that incorporating exercise and a healthy diet into your life may alleviate some if not all of the symptoms of neurosis.