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Re: Bad Boyfriend + abuse = seratonin issues?

Posted by lew on December 12, 2004, at 15:08:11

In reply to Re: Bad Boyfriend + abuse = seratonin issues?, posted by libbyann on December 9, 2004, at 11:58:50

> Have you been attacked before? How much of it do you think is seratonin issues and how much is a psychological glitch? I'm wondering this about myself and my own situation.
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> The doc told me that the "normal" person has, let's say, 50 units of seratonin. If a situation that requires seratonin arises, they can jump up to, let's say, 80 units, if that's what is required to handle the situation. Well, people like me start with 25 or 30 units, so when a situation comes up that requires 80 units, my brain/body is only able to get me to about a 40. So the meds help me get up to whatever level my brain needs. Does that make sense? Does that sound right? Anyone? I tend to handle things better if I can understand them... I guess we all do to an extent.
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> Then there's the whole purely psychological side of things. I've been hurt, therefore I have an aversion to situations like the one I was hurt in. That's a pretty basic concept, but when you're in the middle of it, it feels very confusing, especially if your brain isn't pumping the right chemicals!
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> Anything anyone has to say would be much appreciated! Talking about it almost always helps me...


Yes, talking definitely helps and taking care of yourself, meaning try to stay away from the bad guys. i've been there myself. sounds to me like this person doesn't deserve you. take care of yourself!! I really liked your analysis of how serotonin works in the brain. laymen terms. They're so much easier to understand. thanks for the easy explanation.


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