Many Americans buy Effexor for symptoms of depression, like non-productive ruminations
Depression is a common condition that affects millions of Americans, many of whom buy Effexor to alleviate their symptoms.
Depression is a common condition that affects millions of Americans, many of whom buy Effexor to alleviate their symptoms. Non-productive ruminations, in which a person broods on problems and issues in their life, are a common characteristic of this illness. According to a paper published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, depressed people are often stressed about their ailment.
Researchers from Stanford University explained that there are two neural networks that are directly involved in this condition. One is called the default mode network (DMN), which supports passive thought, and the other is the task positive network (TPN), which helps in active thinking needed to solve problems.
According to lead author J. Paul Hamilton, depressed patients often exhibit higher levels of activity in the DMN, compared to the TPN.
"It makes sense that non-productive ruminations would engage default-mode networks in the brain as these systems enable the brain to 'idle' when humans are not focused on specific tasks," journal editor John Krystal said. "Better understanding the factors that control the switch between these modes of function may provide insights into depression and its treatment."
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