When Words are Not Enough
When Words are Not Enough by Valerie Davis Raskin, published by Robinson in 1999, is a comprehensive exploration of the impact of antidepressant medications on women. This edition spans 316 pages and is presented in English. The book addresses the significant disparity in clinical depression rates between women and men, highlighting that women are twice as likely to experience this condition. It provides a clear explanation of how antidepressants can influence not only the lives of women but also those around them.
Readers will find detailed information on various treatment options for anxiety and depressive disorders, including the causes, symptoms, and diagnostic processes associated with these conditions. The book also discusses how medications can affect women’s bodies during critical life stages such as menstruation, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Additionally, it offers insights into potential side effects, including weight changes and alterations in sexual drive, making it a valuable resource for understanding mental health from a female perspective.
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Medical statistics show that women are twice as likely as men to suffer from clinical depression and that more than 70 per cent of all antidepressant prescriptions are for women. This book explains in non-technical language how these drugs can affect their lives and the lives of those around them. It gives details of the many treatment options available for women with anxiety or depressive disorders, together with the various causes for these disorders and their common symptoms, how diagnoses are made and how various medications work. There is also information on how these medications may affect women’s bodies during menstruation, pregnancy and breast feeding, and gives advice on side effects such as weight gain and loss of sex drive.
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