Posted by Chris O on September 3, 2012, at 14:05:48
In reply to Help! Who knows their neurotransmitters?, posted by schleprock on September 3, 2012, at 11:04:12
I am on the panic/anxiety axis. From my experience, I would definitely say low serotonin and low dopamine. (For instance, my one successful year-long treatment involved combining Celexa/Prozac with Wellbutrin. Pretty sure Celexa/Prozac affect serotonin, Wellbutrin dopamine.) The confusing part for me is that I know too much dopamine also produces panic/anxiety. It seems that people on the ADD/bipolar spectrum respond better to high dopamine meds (and stimulants and tobacco and caffeine, all of which produce panic/anxiety in me.) In terms of GABA, I would guess that would also be low in most panic/anxiety disorders. I too have "normal" testosterone and thyroid tests. I hope you find a solution to your issues. God knows how annoying chronic panic and anxiety are. I often feel like checking out just due to the exhaustion.
Chris
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