can anyone tell me the differences of. . .
norephedrine, serotonin and dopamine. some medications only use serotonin like SSRI's such as prozac,lexapro,paxil etc and some medications are SNRI"S that work with both serotonin and norephedrine such as Effexor, Pristiq and cymbalta. And then there are medications that work only on norephedrine and dopamine such a welbutrin. Can anyone tell me the differences between those 3 neurotransmitters and how they all work to help ones depression and anxiety. Thank you
"Come to me, all who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)"
Here is a link to a website that will hopefully answer your questions.
This one seems to be a good one on how different medications work. I did not thouroughly read through it but just a skim seems to have some very good insight.
http://www.healthyplace.com/de...pression/menu-id-68/
This one seems to be a good one on how different medications work. I did not thouroughly read through it but just a skim seems to have some very good insight.
http://www.healthyplace.com/de...pression/menu-id-68/
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tina martin
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So here is another potentially flippant post. A sense of lightheartedness can sometimes actually work to relieve the underlying depression and anxiety.
I remember getting ephedrine for asthma attacks. This caused such shakiness I preferred to deal with the asthma myself. To this day I get attachs, have inhalers, etc. but refuse to take any of the stuff. Nor does asthma rule me.
Dopamines are the naturally good feelings nature extends to us if we just give it a chance. They are dulled and unable to function with artificial alternatives. The pharmas prefer it that way. A good run or any aerobic exercise will likely get them going naturally.
No I'm no chemist or pharmacist or brain expert or expert of any kind. Just sharing my experiences. Do check with the doctor.
I remember getting ephedrine for asthma attacks. This caused such shakiness I preferred to deal with the asthma myself. To this day I get attachs, have inhalers, etc. but refuse to take any of the stuff. Nor does asthma rule me.
Dopamines are the naturally good feelings nature extends to us if we just give it a chance. They are dulled and unable to function with artificial alternatives. The pharmas prefer it that way. A good run or any aerobic exercise will likely get them going naturally.
No I'm no chemist or pharmacist or brain expert or expert of any kind. Just sharing my experiences. Do check with the doctor.