SSRI and Long Term Use - SSRI Long Term Side Effects Common After Prolonged Use

Because SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are relatively new, there is still a lack of complete evidence as to the implications and side effects of prolonged use. With those who have used an SSRI for more than two years, there have been reports of long term side effects.

Most Common Long Term Side Effects of SSRI Use

You may not have all of the following side effects after the prolonged use of an SSRI, but you certainly may have one or some of these side effects. The severity and frequency of these side effects will be due, in large part, to individual differences and dosing patterns.

Concentration Problems Confusion Muscle Tics Restlessness
Serious Long Term Effects of SSRI Use

These SSRI long term side effects are more serious and will generally either hamper your life severely or require medical treatment.

Sexual Dysfunction There are a whole host of sexual side effects attributed to long term use of SSRIs. Sexual side effects may make themselves apparent during SSRI treatment and even after SSRI treatments have been discontinued. It is thought that anywhere from 30 to 80 percent of those who use SSRIs will suffer from some sort of sexual dysfunction during or after their SSRI treatment.

Serotonin Syndrome

Serotonin syndrome is incredibly serious and can even be fatal if left untreated. It is mainly a product of mixing anti-depressants such as an SSRI and an MAOI. It is basically an overload of serotonin in the brain and can manifest itself quickly or over the long term. Long term usage of SSRI treatments can cause serotonin depletion.

Problems with Short Term Memory

This can be particularly frustrating and will leave you scratching your head over recently given names, places, directions and instructions. It can affect your relationships and your work. It is quite common in those who have used SSRIs for a prolonged period of time, but its severity varies.

Problems Sleeping

Sleeping problems can actually lead to a whole host of other problems concerning your health both mentally and physically. Again, the severity varies with each individual and can also affect your relationships and work.

Weight Gain

Weight Gain is one of the most common side effects of long term use of an SSRI. The average person gains about 15 to 20 pounds with long term SSRI use. To stop this requires self-discipline on your part to eat healthier, exercise and work to keep your weight under control.

SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome - SSRI discontinuation syndrome comes after SSRI treatment has ended. The symptoms of SSRI discontinuation syndrome may last for a month or possibly years. It includes a whole host of side effects, some of which have been mentioned above. Sexual side effects and problems with shock-like sensations in the brain are the most undesirable. Vivid nightmares and headaches are also common. SSRI discontinuation syndrome is thought to be caused, at least in part, by remnants of the SSRI chemicals in the brain.

Seven Common Causes of Business Failure

It is very important to identify and analyze why certain businesses fail, so that we can learn from their mistakes and take guidance from the successful ones.

Many businesses fail because of some common causes which many entrepreneurs ignore at the onset of the business. These causes should be studied in depth because no university course gives you enough matter to study, on topics such as this. The most common causes of business failure are:

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1. Laying more emphasis on product, rather than market and marketing

The requirement to identify a market for your idea or the product is more important than the product itself. You may have a great idea or a product, but if there are no buyers for the same then it cannot be a success. Smart businesses first identify the market requirement and then develop products accordingly.

Tip: For your business idea to succeed you need to first find if there is a market for your idea by conducting a market test run. Find out if people actually want your product, and how much are they ready to pay for it.

2. Laying more emphasis on company image.

To project a high profile image for the company by hiring expensive office space and a fancy logo and website will not do much to facilitate in the success of your business. In fact high overheads, because of expensive space and website maintenance costs, can drive you out of business very fast, because the golden rule for the success of any business is to keep overheads low especially at the start up time.

Tip: At the start up time, keep the overheads low by reducing expenses. Operate from modest office space. Prospects cannot see where you are operating from and they do not care, anyways. Try to invest more on your marketing activities, which are likely to increase your revenue and chances of success.

3. Getting into Undesirable or Bad Business Partnership.

You should get into business partnership only if you find that your ideas match with the probable partner, because business partnerships are even more difficult to maintain than marriages. Many partnerships fail because of lack of communication, proper documentation and deeds. A failed partnership can lead to bankruptcy and soured relations with the business partner.

Tip: Avoid partnerships completely, if you possibly can. But if you must get into a business partnership, make sure the duties and responsibilities of the partners are detailed right from the start, and the partnership deed along with commercial terms is clearly defined

4. Attempting to have a very complex business model

Simpler the business model, better it is. In a simple and uncomplicated business model everybody, including your vendors, suppliers, employees, and customers are well aware of their responsibilities and goals. In a complex model they have to adapt themselves to new roles that they may not be comfortable with.

Tip: While devising the business model, follow the rule of "keep it simple". As the business grows and gets established, you can shift to a more radical or complicated business model, if required.

5. Attempting to pioneer a new product or industry

Many businesses get into the vicious cycle of trying to pioneer a new product or industry- many a times the whole exercise can drain you and your business completely, without much success. Very few and limited entrepreneurs succeed in radically new businesses. Even customers at times are scared off because of a totally new concept or product, hence chances of success are not assured, despite all the efforts that you may apply.

Tip: Try to achieve extraordinary business success by simply improving business practices of the existing business, rather than trying your hand at pioneering a new product. Once the business is established, you can try to get into the pioneering new product cycle.

6. Getting involved in a business lawsuit and bankruptcy

Business lawsuits that are not in your favor can take away all your assets, including your personal assets like home, property, savings etc and make you and your business bankrupt.

Tip: Always operate a business under the protection of a corporation, courtesy which you get a corporate shield. In this way personal liability to the business is limited to what ever you choose to put in your business. In the event of a law suit, just fold the existing corporation and try to start a new one. It is always advisable to hire the services of a lawyer and an accountant to discuss your personal involvement in the business, with respect to assets and even the taxation. If carefully planned, you can eliminate almost 100% of all potential legal threats which could go against your personal assets.

7. Getting involved in messy Divorce Proceedings.

In many cases when marriages fall apart for people, their businesses also come to a halt because of the financial disagreements arising out of divorce proceedings.

Tip: At the time of the marriage, get an attorney to prepare a prenuptial agreement that clearly states the financial implications of divorce proceedings, if any, on the businesses that you hold with your partner. Avoid the above pitfalls and the path to business success will become much smoother for you.

Seven Common Causes of Business Failure

This article was written by Craig Dawber of www.ukEntrepreneur.com [http://www.ukEntrepreneur.com/]

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