Posted by Ladyraven on May 6, 2009, at 16:31:07
In reply to Re: Neurotransmiters » Ladyraven, posted by Phillipa on May 6, 2009, at 12:18:34
> I don't get your thread sorry could you perhaps explain a bit more throughly. If you're like me and not suggesting you are you might also not understand neurotransmitters I sure don't Phillipa
This thread isn't about understanding neurotransmitters.
My grouchy writing is about a basic concept of neuroactive meds such as SSRIs, SNRIs and others not containing neurotransmitters as part of their chemical makeup. To say, just as an example, "Fluoxetine has serotonin <in> it" is inaccurate. To say "Fluoxetine effects serotonin" would be in line with a basic understanding of the actions of the drug as they are presented.
As far as serotonin, it's also inaccurate to believe bodies have an overall serotonin defiency and require some added volume of the chemical. Its a problem of the chemical being where it needs to be not that a volume of it is lacking and a body needs supplementing of its own supply. But thats as far as Im going with that subject.
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