Dr. Nicole Cain explains why serotonin dominates mental health treatment and lists five signs yours might be out of balance: carb cravings, migraines, sleep problems, gut issues, and heightened pain sensitivity. She notes recent research complicates the serotonin-mood link and suggests genetic testing as a first step.
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If there was a neurotransmitter popularity contest, serotonin would win hands down. Antidepressants are among the 10 most commonly prescribed drugs worldwide. In fact, serotonin is so popular that there's even a club dedicated to it called the Serotonin Club. With publicity like that, it's no wonder that serotonin has dominated the mental health market for decades. More recent research has come out suggesting that the relationship between moving mood and serotonin isn't as cut and dry as once believed. If you've ever wondered if your serotonin may actually be imbalanced, and if that really is part of what's going on, then this is the video for you. Here are five signs that your serotonin may be out of balance. Number one, increased craving for carbs and sweets. Number two, you struggle with migraine headaches. Number three, you struggle falling asleep and staying asleep. Number four, you have signs of gut anxiety, like irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea or constipation. And number five is you tend to have a higher sensitiv to pain. If you resonated with more than two of those, it might be worthwhile to do some deeper digging on imbalances in brain chemistry. A practical step to get started is to do genetic testing, which can give you information about how your body produces and metabolizes neurotransmitters. Want to learn more? Let me know in the comments below.
