Serotonin transporter

For thousands of years, in order to ensure their longevity, mankind has had to find the cures to their diseases and illnesses within the world around them. For most of human existence, we did not have doctors and pharmacies as we know them today. Cures and therapies were made from plants and animals found around people’s native environments. As mankind progressed and industrialized the world, we learned how to control the world around us, how to manipulate it on an atomic and molecular level.…

I identify that Eddie has Mild (minor) Depression, The Reason I identify that Eddie has mild depression and not major is that his symptoms have not been ongoing for the last 2 years which would help me identify that it was major depression. Mild depression usually causes symptoms that impact on your daily life, this makes you less interested in things you would once enjoy, and less motivated for everyday life. Mild depression is often undiagnosed because sufferers continue to function with their…

Arthur Dimmesdale has efficiently demonstrated that he suffers from avoidant personality disorder throughout the novel. While Dimmesdale does not show every symptom of the disorder, many of his symptoms are apparent and persistent enough for a diagnosis. Impulsiveness, fear of being rejected or criticized, manipulation, and violation of the emotional rights of others are all key characteristics of Dimmesdale as well as avoidant personality disorder (Burton 2012). Whether or not Dimmesdale was…

disorder, bulimia nervosa, and panic disorders. Businesses saw Prozac as an opportunity to market this drug because it was the first of its kind. Prozac falls into a category known as SSRI, which stands for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. This drug limits the reabsorption of serotonin through neurotransmitters in the brain, which leads to the potential balance of a patient's mood. What makes this drug more advanced than other antidepressants is that there are less severe side effects.…

Approximately 40 million American’s have a fear or anxiety disorder. The most popular types of disorders people have include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anxiety disorders can cause such distress that it interferes with your ability to lead a normal life. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illnesses in America. Over 21% of adults, which is 42.5 million, are…

There are times when life may seem out of balance. Sometimes, it requires an adjustment in the daily schedule or the perspective. There are other times when life is out of balance because of a serious condition such as illness, job loss, or death. One of the most common feelings people feel in these situations involves deep sadness. It is common to feel sad when certain things happen. However, when a person is a constant sad state, this may be an indicator of depression. When depression hits, it…

This case study discusses how generalized anxiety disorder is more common than we think when it comes to the generalized public. The study also points out that drugs and non-drug treatments have shown to be effective which includes serotonin, benzodiazepines & cognitive behavioral therapy itself. To increase effectiveness multiple treatment meta-analyses is usually known as “mixed treatment” would be a new approach that would be available to those individuals who do not benefit to a specific…

For many years there has been discussion questioning if medical marijuana should be legalized in America. In the United States, only 28 out of the 50 states have legalized marijuana for medical use. Medical marijuana has been tested upon in scientific experiments for many years to research its benefits medically. The cannabis has been proven to relieve pain from illness as well as improving the mental state of those suffering depression and anxiety. Legalizing medical marijuana would not only…

exact pathophysiology of hot flashes is still unclear, the proposed mechanism is decreased levels of neurotransmitters in the thermoregulatory center of the hypothalamus. Estrogen withdrawal induces production of hypothalamic norepinephrine and serotonin, which lowers the thermoregulatory threshold and causes greater sensitivity to changes in core body temperature. A small rise in temperature can cause hot flashes: sudden feelings of warmth, perspiration, increased heart rate, and anxiety.1,2…

Given the effectiveness of anti-depressants, I would advocate for medical treatment to anyone suffering from mood disorders. Anti-depressants can increase suicidal thoughts, but in such a small amount of 1 in 1000 and 1 in 3000 for suicide. If it increases suicidal thoughts, the medication can simply not be the best fit for you. There are a wide variety of anti-depressants that can be used to treat a patient, but people are not all the same. One medication might work for one patient and another…