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When
Words Are Not Enough
The Women's Prescription
for Depression and Anxiety |
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One in four
women will experience
clinical depression, anxiety,
or premenstrual depression in her lifetime.
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- At a time when trends in health
care have led to less personalized contact between doctor and
patient, When Words Are Not Enough provides the facts
and reassurance women need to be in control of their own health.
by Valerie D. Raskin, M.D.
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Paperback
320 pages
Pub 6/97
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- The good news is that popular new
prescription drugs like Prozac and Xanax bring much needed relief.
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- The bad news is that many physicians
and therapists are unaware of common issues for women.
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- As medical treatment for depression
and anxiety has become simpler, more and more general practitioners
are prescribing antidepressants, often with little background
in the nonmedical alternatives or complex mind-body interactions.
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- Emphasizing women's family roles
as well as their unique biological/hormonal sensitivities, Dr.
Raskin explains contemporary integrated treatment options. Raskin
pays special attention to how birth control, menstrual cycles,
childbearing, and menopause impact treatment choices.
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- Raskin empowers women to take an
active approach in dealing with common side effects, including
weight gain and diminished sexual responsiveness.
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- Using revealing case studies, Raskin
offers a wealth of hands-on advice.
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