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Posted by Amelia_in_StPaul on June 20, 2009, at 4:34:25
SA = ?
SP = ?and what do y'all mean by prosocial? I mean, obviously something like "more gregarious" "less socially anxious" but is there a nuance to the meaning that I'm missing?
Posted by SLS on June 20, 2009, at 7:50:35
In reply to Acronyms used here?, posted by Amelia_in_StPaul on June 20, 2009, at 4:34:25
5-HT = Serotonin
ACh = Acetylcholine
ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
AED = Anti-Epileptic Drug
AP = Antipsychotic
BBB = Blood Brain Barrier
BD = Bipolar Disorder
BDNF = Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor
BPD = Borderline Personality Disorder
BZD = Benzodiazepine
cAMP = Cyclic Adenosine Mono Phosphate
CBT = Cognitive Behavioral Therapy]
COMT = Catechol-O-Methyltransferase
DA = Dopamine
DAT = Dopamine Transporter (also = Dementia Alzheimers Type)
DBT = Dialectical Behavior Therapy
EPS = Extrapyramidal Side Effects
GABA = Gamma Amino Butyric Acid
GAD = Generalized Anxiety Disorder
GLU = Glutamate
H1 = Histamine Receptor type 1
IPT = Interpersonal Therapy
M1 = Melatonin Receptor type 1
IBS = Irritable Bowel Syndrome
MAO = Monoamine Oxidase
MAOI = Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
MDD = Major Depressive Disorder
NAT = Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine) Transporter
NE = Norepinephrine
NK = Neurokinin
NMDA = N-methyl-D-aspartate Glutamate Receptor
NRI = Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
OCD = Obsessive Comulsive Disorder
OCPD = Obsessive Comulsive Personality Disorder
PD = Panic Disorder
PDE = Phosphodiesterase
PKC = Protein Kinase C
PMDD = Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
PTSD = Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
RIMA = Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase type A
RLS = Restless Leg Syndrome
SA = Social Anxiety
SERT = Serotonin Transporter
SI = Self-Injury
SNRI = Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
SP = Social Phobia
SRI = Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
SSRI = Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
TCA = Tricyclic Antidepressant
TD = Tardive Dyskinisia
I can't think of any more at the moment. You can go to Google to look for Netspeak terms if that was what you were interested in.
- Scott
Posted by Zana on June 20, 2009, at 10:13:16
In reply to Re: Acronyms used here? » Amelia_in_StPaul, posted by SLS on June 20, 2009, at 7:50:35
Jeez, Scott, how did you ever generate such a comprehensive list? That's great.
Posted by Phillipa on June 20, 2009, at 10:27:02
In reply to Re: Acronyms used here?, posted by Zana on June 20, 2009, at 10:13:16
Scott didn't know there was a difference between MAO and MAOI what are the definitions? Phillipa
Posted by Amelia_in_StPaul on June 20, 2009, at 11:35:19
In reply to Re: Acronyms used here? » Amelia_in_StPaul, posted by SLS on June 20, 2009, at 7:50:35
that's great, thanks!!
> 5-HT = Serotonin
> ACh = Acetylcholine
> ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder
> ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
> AED = Anti-Epileptic Drug
> AP = Antipsychotic
> BBB = Blood Brain Barrier
> BD = Bipolar Disorder
> BDNF = Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor
> BPD = Borderline Personality Disorder
> BZD = Benzodiazepine
> cAMP = Cyclic Adenosine Mono Phosphate
> CBT = Cognitive Behavioral Therapy]
> COMT = Catechol-O-Methyltransferase
> DA = Dopamine
> DAT = Dopamine Transporter (also = Dementia Alzheimers Type)
> DBT = Dialectical Behavior Therapy
> EPS = Extrapyramidal Side Effects
> GABA = Gamma Amino Butyric Acid
> GAD = Generalized Anxiety Disorder
> GLU = Glutamate
> H1 = Histamine Receptor type 1
> IPT = Interpersonal Therapy
> M1 = Melatonin Receptor type 1
> IBS = Irritable Bowel Syndrome
> MAO = Monoamine Oxidase
> MAOI = Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
> MDD = Major Depressive Disorder
> NAT = Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine) Transporter
> NE = Norepinephrine
> NK = Neurokinin
> NMDA = N-methyl-D-aspartate Glutamate Receptor
> NRI = Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
> OCD = Obsessive Comulsive Disorder
> OCPD = Obsessive Comulsive Personality Disorder
> PD = Panic Disorder
> PDE = Phosphodiesterase
> PKC = Protein Kinase C
> PMDD = Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
> PTSD = Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
> RIMA = Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase type A
> RLS = Restless Leg Syndrome
> SA = Social Anxiety
> SERT = Serotonin Transporter
> SI = Self-Injury
> SNRI = Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
> SP = Social Phobia
> SRI = Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
> SSRI = Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
> TCA = Tricyclic Antidepressant
> TD = Tardive Dyskinisia
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> I can't think of any more at the moment. You can go to Google to look for Netspeak terms if that was what you were interested in.
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> - Scott
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Posted by floatingbridge on June 20, 2009, at 11:44:39
In reply to Re: Acronyms used here? » Amelia_in_StPaul, posted by SLS on June 20, 2009, at 7:50:35
Scott,
I'm gonna print this out! Thanks!
Posted by gardenergirl on June 21, 2009, at 12:57:44
In reply to Re: Acronyms used here? » Amelia_in_StPaul, posted by SLS on June 20, 2009, at 7:50:35
Posted by zzzz7 on June 25, 2009, at 1:44:40
In reply to Re: Acronyms used here?, posted by Phillipa on June 20, 2009, at 10:27:02
'MAO' is the enzyme; 'MAOI 'is the drug that inhibits the MAO.
Posted by Phillipa on June 25, 2009, at 20:16:58
In reply to Re: Acronyms used here? » Phillipa, posted by zzzz7 on June 25, 2009, at 1:44:40
Sounds like keeps it from working? Phillipa
Posted by zzzz7 on June 27, 2009, at 2:51:33
In reply to Re: Acronyms used here? » zzzz7, posted by Phillipa on June 25, 2009, at 20:16:58
Right. MAO removes neurotransmitters from the body. If you remove the removing factor, the levels of neurotransmitters rise.
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