4/18/13
Can Tylenol Help Ease Anxiety?
In an article by Mike Damente, he explains a study done at
the University of British Columbia. These studies split their patients into
different groups. They gave some groups Tylenol-brand acetaminophen and other
groups a placebo. The individuals that were receiving the Tylenol said they
didn’t feel as upset after talking about death and other existential topics.
The conductor of the study explained that this is because pain is beyond tissue
damage and deals with internal feelings and thoughts. I think that this is very
interesting. It is very true when you are feeling upset about something, your
body can feel the pain as well. It is important however that people do not try
using Tylenol as a way of coping with their feelings and emotions after reading
this study. Over use of a pain medication can make someone’s body become immune
to the medication to the point where it will stop working.
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