dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine
Neurotransmitters are checmials in the brain that help promote brain health by participating in the process of sending signals to various parts of the brain to function appropriately. When neurotransmitters are not functioning appropriately, medication is often used such as Prozac or Paxil. Medication helps neurotransmitters function more adequately.There are six prominent or most commonly discussed neurotransmitters in the brain known as:Serotonin (very important chemical in the brain regulating depression and mood)Dopamine (a chemical that regulates movement)Noradrenalin (a chemical involved with memory and learning)Aceytlcholine (muscle movement)Adrenaline (fight-or-flight response from the nervous system)G.A.B.A. (stops the movement of nerve impulses)
Neurotransmitter synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan, serotonin is assumed to play a biochemical role in mood and mood disorders, including anxiety, depression , and bipolar disorder.
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Acetycholine neurotransmitter that enables learning and memory and also triggers muscle contraction. People with low levels of this often have Alzheimer's disease Norepinephrine (think LAWM) involved in Learning, Arousal, Wakefulness and Mood. Activated when the autonomic nervous system is activated by an extreme emotion. Dopamine Involved in the experience of reward or pleasure, involved in the control of complex movements. People with Parkinson's disease have almost none of it. Seratonin Found mainly in the pons. Affects mood and sleep. Not enough=depression. Prozac raises levels of this. Endorphins natural, opiatelike neurotransmitters produced in the brain and spinal cord. Linked to pain control and euphoria
The exact cause of bipolar disorder is unknown, but several factors seem to be involved in causing and triggering bipolar episodes: Biological differences. People with bipolar disorder appear to have physical changes in their brains. Neurotransmitters. An imbalance in naturally occurring brain chemicals seems to play a significant role in bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. Hormones. Imbalanced hormones may be involved. Inherited traits. Bipolar disorder is more common in people who have a blood relative Environment. Stress, abuse, significant loss or other traumatic experiences may play a role.
The monoamine theory of mood suggests that imbalances in neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine contribute to mood disorders like depression. It proposes that increasing levels of these neurotransmitters can alleviate depressive symptoms, leading to the development of medications like SSRIs and SNRIs. However, this theory is not a complete explanation for all mood disorders and other factors may also play a role.
Anxiety disorders and mood disorders aren't the same. Mood disorders include all affective disorders including anxiety disorders.
Mood disorders are typically considered to have both psychological and biological components. Biological factors, such as genetics and neurotransmitter imbalances, can contribute to the development of mood disorders. Psychological factors, such as stress, trauma, and coping mechanisms, also play a role in the onset and maintenance of mood disorders.
The most effective treatment for mood disorders is a combination of medication and psychotherapy.
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These are both neurotransmitters that bind to neurons and have mood elevation and mood depressing functions.
Extreme mood swings of irrational anger and upset can be caused by various factors such as hormonal imbalances, mental health disorders like bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder, chronic stress, and unresolved emotional trauma. It is important to consult with a mental health professional for a proper assessment and diagnosis to determine the underlying cause.
The most common forms of mood disorders fall into the range of depression.
Axis I disorders are predominantly mood disorders while Axis II disorders are personality disorders.
There are two kinds of neurotransmitters - INHIBITORY and EXCITATORY. Excitatory neurotransmitters are not necessarily exciting - they are what stimulate the brain. Those that calm the brain and help create balance are called inhibitory. Inhibitory neurotransmitters balance mood and are easily depleted when the excitatory neurotransmitters are overactive.