Posted by linkadge on February 2, 2005, at 14:58:35
In reply to Re: According to a therapist from last year..., posted by banga on February 2, 2005, at 8:52:34
Gut serotonin inhibitors exist. Mainly they are the 5-ht3 receptors in the stomach. This is not the mechanism however, as activation of this receptor would lead to feelings of fullness.
I think it has to do with trying to maintain a dopamine ballence. Eating releases dopamine in certain areas of the brain. This might compensate for reduced dopamine activity caused by long term SSRI use.
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