any seratonin experts out there

[georgie24]

i have a few questions???

 

[georgie24]

if i feel "good" when i take seratonin releasing agents. does that mean im depressed?

 

[SofaGeorge]

You are going to need to be more specific. What "seratonin releasing agents" (SRA's?) are you talking about? Uptake inhibitors? Precursors? To the best of my knowledge I've never even heard of an SRA.

Brownies will cause a powerful seratonin spurt. Have you been eating brownies?

 

[CrimsonKing]

Ya I'm an 'expert of sorts...

Answer - not exactly

 

[georgie24]

You are going to need to be more specific. What "seratonin releasing agents" (SRA's?) are you talking about? Uptake inhibitors? Precursors? To the best of my knowledge I've never even heard of an SRA.

Brownies will cause a powerful seratonin spurt. Have you been eating brownies?

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hehehe no brownies brother im still cutting i been taking PONDIMIN (flentermine)sp? on the weekends and i feel really good.

 

[CrimsonKing]

Fenfluramine, a.k.a. Pondimin, increases serotonin levels

This would not mean you are clinically depressed but could mean you should consult a doc and explore the options and symptoms of clinical depression.

 

[georgie24]

Fenfluramine, a.k.a. Pondimin, increases serotonin levels

This would not mean you are clinically depressed but could mean you should consult a doc and explore the options and symptoms of clinical depression.

thanks brother


what kind of meds u think they will put me on if any?

 

[CrimsonKing]

paxil or prozac most likely

 

[georgie24]

i dont wanna gain weight!

 

[CrimsonKing]

you most likely will not gain weight on it.. I lost alot of weight from them actually..

 

[georgie24]

did they fix you? did your social life improve and what not

 

[fallenangel]

paxil is the work of the devil

 

[casavant]

i dont wanna gain weight!

Wellbutrin works well for me. It affects dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine levels. The majority of people that go on Wellbutrin lose weight. Mine stayed the same, but I definitely didn't gain. Do a search on it.

 

[Puddles]

Wellbutrin works well for me. It affects dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine levels. The majority of people that go on Wellbutrin lose weight. Mine stayed the same, but I definitely didn't gain. Do a search on it.

Zyban, a form of Wellbutrin, is marketed to help people quit smoking. (Doctors had depressed patients suddenly quit smoking while on Wellbutrin...then they made the connection and marketed Zyban in lower doses for smokers to quit.) I've used it and really helps, way better than any nicotine patches. The doctor said that if I had some depression it would help with that too. I didn't gain any weight either.

Paxil has some horrible sexual side-effects (low desire and erection problems) so imo, it SUCKS. I mean, if you're already depressed, then when you want to get laid you can't, how's that gonna help?

I have two girlfriends that have used prozac. For one it's a life saver and she's one of the happiest people I know, the other stopped taking it...she said it made her mean.

I have no seratonin problems...maybe even elevated levels because even when I've done ecstasy, I don't get depressed afterwards...guess I'm just very fortunate.

I have taken St. John's wart a few times over the past few years...mainly for bad PMS (my doc. suggested it). It's helpful, but you have to take it for a few weeks to get true results and there are contradicitons with it...you aren't supposed to drink wine when taking it.

All of these things work differently on different people. Just do a lot of research and be prepared for some possible failures...eventually you'll find what's good for you. Good luck!