Posted by J Kelly on March 15, 2016, at 20:03:45
In reply to Re: Too much Serotonin?, posted by linkadge on March 15, 2016, at 16:11:58
> For sure, SSRI's can (for some individuals) increase depression and anxiety.
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> I can identify with SSRI's increasing social anxiety to the point of not being able to look people in the eye.
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> I have noticed the same thing, that SSRI's can increase the intensity of social interaction. I would notice myself looking down or to the side because it was just too intense.
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> There are some theories as to why this happens. It is likely that for some indivudals SSRI's offset the balance of serotonin to other neurotransmitters such as dopamine.
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> It could be high serotonin, low dopamine or a high serotonin to dopamine ratio, or something else.
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> Linkadge"In general, whenever norepinephrine and dopamine are depleted (I.e., as occurs with continual use of stimulants) the potential for serotonin to become too high increases."
I hope my stimulant use (Ritalin) has not increased my serotonin to levels that are adding to my depression and/or anxiety.
Is anyone familiar with a med that actually lowers serotonin?
Jade
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