Find Balance: Know Your Brain Chemistry

Find BALANCE C know your 2 BRAIN CHEMISTRY Many of our moods are dependent on chemicals in our brain. Any imbalances can leave you feeling off. Here's a breakdown of your essential neurotransmitters. By APage NEUROTRANSMITTERS: SEROTONIN Pathway Responsible for serenity & hopefulness O Low levels = depression OSSRI antidepressants like prozac increase these levels GLUTAMATE ... ............. Pathways Balance each other GABA W Responsible for learning & memory Increases tranquility Too much = OAnxiety medications boost GABA agitation impulsivity anger Pathway Responsible for arousal & stimulation Too little DOPAMINE I Associated with reward substance abuse Pathway E3 Both hormones & neurotransmitters Released when stressed or in pain Responsible for relaxation & euphoria O Chocolate enhances secretion ENDORPHINS Moderates physical actions like v Associated with fight-or-flight heart rate & blood pressure Too little tired & lethargic INORADRENALINE Too much= nervousness high blood pressure Pathway SOURCES: http://www.healthcentral.com/ansiety/c/4182/155138/brain-chemicals ttp://wwwhhsgov/epa/tamilyie/technsistance/etraining/adolescent_brain/Development/briet tour/neurons/inde Health Central