The frantic pace of modern life often leads to nervous breakdowns, stress, and depression. To avoid the influx of negative emotions, people seek salvation in medicines. However, this is not always possible. Most special drugs that have a strong effect are dispensed in pharmacies only by prescription.
How to choose the good sedatives that are available? Among these, you can list herbal remedies: infusions of valerian, motherwort. The medicines Afobazol, Corvalol, Perseus forte, Valoserdin, Novo-Passit, Valocordin and others are not very effective and will not be able to help if a person has been experiencing stress for quite some time. Plant-based sedatives, which can be purchased at the pharmacy, are not recommended for use in large doses. To enhance their effect in this way is impossible. It is necessary to consult a doctor, he will prescribe more effective means. Strong drugs include the following: antipsychotics, tranquilizers, antidepressants, and nootropics. The most popular are Phenazepam, Relanium, Diazepam, Phenobarbital, Nozepam and others. Antipsychotics are the most powerful psychotropic sedatives, they are used for insomnia and for the treatment of depression. Antidepressants can have not only a sedative, but also an activating effect. Tranquilizers give a sense of peace, they are also prescribed as sleeping pills. Nootropics improve cerebral circulation.
Antihistamines that are taken against allergies can also have a calming effect. Among these drugs can be called "Diphenhydramine", "Donormil", "Suprastin."
But each time taking sedatives, we must not forget that all of them are able to have side effects on the body. In addition, they can be addictive with prolonged use. There is a dependence similar to alcoholism. To get the desired effect, over time you have to increase the dose of the drug. Potent drugs should be taken only as directed by a doctor. Also, do not justifiably drink sedatives, simply because once during a nervous breakdown or stress this or that remedy helped. Only a doctor should select medicines. During consultation, he takes into account the individual characteristics of the patient's body. Sometimes, to relieve stress, it is enough to distract from problems, change the lifestyle. Treatment with drugs can be successfully replaced with a complete outdoor recreation, positive emotions or vivid impressions.
In order not to resort to the help of chemicals that can not only help, but also harm, you can use sedatives from nerves, which nature itself gives. An excellent alternative would be infusions and herbal teas. A soothing effect is exerted by mint, oregano, valerian root, lemon balm, chamomile, motherwort, thyme, clover, St. John's wort, and Ivan tea. Rosehip flowers or hawthorn fruits are also brewed. You can combine herbal tea with honey, which also helps relieve irritability.