WHAT TO DO WITH DEPRESSION

[Lanchie]

literal or figurative? hahaha

[Lanchie]

oooh.

[Lanchie]

As a neurotransmitter, serotonin helps to relay messages from one area of the brain to another. Because of the widespread distribution of its cells, it is believed to influence a variety of psychological and other body functions. Of the approximately 40 million brain cells, most are influenced either directly or indirectly by serotonin. This includes brain cells related to mood, sexual desire and function, appetite, sleep, memory and learning, temperature regulation, and some social behavior.

In terms of our body function, serotonin can also affect the functioning of our cardiovascular system, muscles, and various elements in the endocrine system. Researchers have also found evidence that serotonin may play a role in regulating milk production in the breast, and that a defect within the serotonin network may be one underlying cause of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).

[Lanchie]

What is the link between serotonin and depression?

There are many researchers who believe that an imbalance in serotonin levels may influence mood in a way that leads to depression. Possible problems include low brain cell production of serotonin, a lack of receptor sites able to receive the serotonin that is made, inability of serotonin to reach the receptor sites, or a shortage in tryptophan, the chemical from which serotonin is made. If any of these biochemical glitches occur, researchers believe it can lead to depression, as well as obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, panic, and even excess anger.

One theory about how depression develops centers on the regeneration of brain cells -- a process that some believe is mediated by serotonin, and ongoing throughout our lives. According to Princeton neuroscientist Barry Jacobs, PhD, depression may occur when there is a suppression of new brain cells and that stress is the most important precipitator of depression. He believes that common antidepressant medications known as SSRIs, such as Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft, which are designed to boost serotonin levels, help kick off the production of new brain cells, which in turn allows the depression to lift.

Although it is widely believed that a serotonin deficiency plays a role in depression, there is no way to measure its levels in the living brain. Therefore, there have not been any studies proving that brain levels of this or any neurotransmitter are in short supply when depression or any mental illness develops. Blood levels of serotonin are measurable -- and have been shown to be lower in people who suffer from depression – but researchers don't know if blood levels reflect the brain's level of serotonin.

Also, researchers don't know  whether the dip in serotonin causes the depression, or the depression causes serotonin levels to drop.

Although it is widely believed that a serotonin deficiency plays a role in depression, there is no way to measure its levels in the living brain. The

Antidepressant medications that work on serotonin levels  -- SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and SNRIs (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) -- are believed to reduce symptoms of depression, but exactly how they work is not yet fully understood.

[jelo kid]

^wala akong naintindihan...,hahaha!

[Lanchie]

Sad.

[SuperBazor]

Naintindihan ko siya... ng kaunti.... So serotonin deficiency is link to depression. Without those new brain cells, the nervous system cannot compensate to the daily life stress. It cannot compensate because without repopulating your brain cells(Cause cells has it's own life span.)The body cannot adapt itself naturally.... So... kain nalng ng saging na parang unggoy. Hahaha. Does this have a link to why monkeys have relatively strong immune system? Di ba kasi pag nalulungkot tayo, a lot of our cells die and weakens our immune system?

[marvinofthefaintsmile]

Once, I had a fiance.. But after I wear that crown, she left me.. I didn't realize that with ice magic comes with a price..

[SuperBazor]

I don't get it... hahahaha.

[Lanchie]

Lost.

[Kilo 1000]

What is the link between serotonin and depression?

There are many researchers who believe that an imbalance in serotonin levels may influence mood in a way that leads to depression. Possible problems include low brain cell production of serotonin, a lack of receptor sites able to receive the serotonin that is made, inability of serotonin to reach the receptor sites, or a shortage in tryptophan, the chemical from which serotonin is made. If any of these biochemical glitches occur, researchers believe it can lead to depression, as well as obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, panic, and even excess anger.

One theory about how depression develops centers on the regeneration of brain cells -- a process that some believe is mediated by serotonin, and ongoing throughout our lives. According to Princeton neuroscientist Barry Jacobs, PhD, depression may occur when there is a suppression of new brain cells and that stress is the most important precipitator of depression. He believes that common antidepressant medications known as SSRIs, such as Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft, which are designed to boost serotonin levels, help kick off the production of new brain cells, which in turn allows the depression to lift.

Although it is widely believed that a serotonin deficiency plays a role in depression, there is no way to measure its levels in the living brain. Therefore, there have not been any studies proving that brain levels of this or any neurotransmitter are in short supply when depression or any mental illness develops. Blood levels of serotonin are measurable -- and have been shown to be lower in people who suffer from depression – but researchers don't know if blood levels reflect the brain's level of serotonin.

Also, researchers don't know  whether the dip in serotonin causes the depression, or the depression causes serotonin levels to drop.

Although it is widely believed that a serotonin deficiency plays a role in depression, there is no way to measure its levels in the living brain. The

Antidepressant medications that work on serotonin levels  -- SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and SNRIs (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) -- are believed to reduce symptoms of depression, but exactly how they work is not yet fully understood.

Ang pagkakaalam nila, usually may imbalance sa serotonin levels ng isang tao pag depressed. Either kulang ka ng serotonin dahil konti lang ginagawa ng tao, hinde kumakabit yung serotonin mo sa brain dahil walang receptor, or kulang ng tryptophan - yung substance na nagiging serotonin. If any of the above ang nangyari, puwede ka magkaroon ng
"depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, panic, and excess anger."

May isang theory na yung regeneration ng brain cells ay nagagawa ng serotonin, at nadedepress yung regeneration pag stressed ka. Sabi nung scientist, ung mga anti-depression meds ay nakakatulong sa pagregenerate ng brain cells sa pamamagitan ng pagdami ng serotonin sa brain.

Kahit alam nila na mababa ang serotonin sa brain pag depressed, hinde nila alam kung gaano kadami yung serotonin sa brain unless patay ka. Kaya nila mameasure yung serotonin sa blood pero hinde nila alam kung ano relationship ng dami ng serotonin  sa blood versus sa brain.

Yung mga anti Depressants like SSRI at SNRI ay nagpapadami ng serotonin sa brain, pero kung papaano nila pinapadami ay hinde alam ng mga scientists.

[marvinofthefaintsmile]

^ito din ba yung tinatawag na "happy pills"?

yung mag-beberserk ang happiness sa puso mo? LOL?!

[SuperBazor]

Wow.... So yung anti-depressants ay nakakadagdag ng serotonin pero di alam kung papaano nangyayari... May gap yung research.. hahaha. Pero if it is true.... Eo siguro dahilan kung bakit ang unggoy ay super ligalig pag nakawala... hahaha

[marvinofthefaintsmile]

kung may genjutsu akong infinite tsukiyomi na kung saan mapapa-sailalim kita sa isang mundo na kung saan nababatay sa mga kagustuhan mong mangyari sa buhay mo, papayag ka ba?

[SuperBazor]

No. Kasi that wouldn't be fun at all.... Pero gusto ko ng Byakugan para makita ako kahit sa likod. Hahaha