Treating Neurotic Traits with SSRIs

This chapter explores the effects of SSRIs on neurotic traits and discusses their potential benefits in alleviating anxiety symptoms and improving emotional functioning. It examines studies showing how SSRIs can make individuals less reactive to fear-inducing stimuli, better at reading emotions, and more cooperative. The chapter also delves into the ethical considerations of using SSRIs to treat neuroticism and discusses the potential drawbacks and benefits of such treatment.