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Rachel Zegler revealed that therapy and anxiety medication helped her cope with the backlash from her role in Disney's 'Snow White' remake, emphasizing the importance of mindset and positivity in overcoming public criticism and personal challenges.
Medication can be a crucial tool for kids struggling with anxiety, but it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. Starting medication is a complex decision, and non-pharmacological options like therapy are explored first. If medication is recommended, open communication with healthcare providers and active participation in decisions about the child's well-being are crucial. Safety considerations and potential side effects need monitoring, and medication may be part of a comprehensive approach, providing immediate relief while addressing underlying issues. Lifestyle adjustments and techniques, such as creating a supportive family environment, prioritizing sleep hygiene, and cognitive behavioral therapy, can also help minimize anxiety for kids.
Super-strength street drugs known as nitazenes, smuggled from China, have been linked to at least 54 deaths in the UK in the last six months. These man-made drugs, often mixed with other substances like cocaine and anxiety medication, can be up to 300 times stronger than heroin and fentanyl. Nitazenes, nicknamed the "Frankenstein" drug, are causing a surge in drug-related deaths, prompting calls for them to be classified as a Class A drug. The West Midlands has seen the highest number of deaths, followed by the East of England and Scotland. The true total could be higher as more cases await testing.
A 23-year-old woman from Utah is in intensive care after suffering a potentially fatal reaction to her anxiety medication, Lamotrigine, causing her to develop Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a rare and serious disorder that causes the skin to burn from the inside out. The woman is being treated for severe burn-like reactions on 30% of her body and has undergone surgery on her eyelids to prevent vision loss. She is expected to be in the burn unit for several weeks and will require physical and mental therapy before she can work again. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with medical bills.
A 23-year-old woman from Utah is battling a rare and severe skin reaction to anxiety medication. The condition, known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, causes the skin to blister and peel off, and can be life-threatening. The woman is currently undergoing medical treatment and is urging others to be aware of the potential side effects of medication.