They affect chemical signaling in the brain, helping to cope with problems associated with anxiety or depression.
How do anti-anxiety medications work
Tranquilizers are not antipsychotic drugs, so they do not relieve hallucinations, delusions, affective and productive disorders.
Their therapeutic effect is aimed at other structures in the nervous system that are not responsible for the occurrence of such symptoms.
The main effect of anxiolytics is achieved by activating inhibitory processes and reducing the excitability of subcortical brain structures. As a result, the patient's tension decreases and the feeling of fear weakens.
How does a person feel under a tranquilizer
The effect of tranquilizers on the body begins 30 minutes after taking the drug.
The feeling of euphoria and pleasure lasts for 5-6 hours. At the same time, a person feels changes in his psychological and physiological state.
What is the difference between antidepressants and tranquilizers
Tranquilizers are drugs for short-term relief in emotionally unstable states and mild symptomatic anxiety.
Antidepressants have a long-term therapeutic effect, followed by recovery and transition into remission of a particular condition.
