Signs of recovering from depression include improved energy and re-engagement with social activities. Understanding how serotonin, norepinephrine, and supplements like Sam-E or Glutamine affect mood is key to a successful treatment plan.
Antidepressants are prescribed for depression and other conditions, and although the exact reason they work is unknown, they do alter levels of neurotransmitters, chemicals in the brain. Neurotransmitters are necessary for communication between neurons; they are also thought to play a role in mood and behavior.
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Serotonin and norepinephrine are two neurotransmitters that are involved in mood, and are thought to be connected to depression. The Mayo Clinic notes that it is hypothesized that a deficit in either neurotransmitter can cause depression.
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Depressant drugs are prescribed to relieve tension, anxiety and irritability. In addition, depressant drugs can treat insomnia. Orally taken, depressant drugs have a high potential for abuse, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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