Guest guest Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 In a message dated 11/3/2004 10:32:03 AM Eastern Standard Time, jsbach@... writes: > > Cindi, I didn't know about the T3/serotonin connection. Do you know > where I can get more info on that , When I was first diagnosed, I did a lot of research on low thyroid and mental disturbances. I do not remember where I found the info below, but I had put it in a summary I had done for a BDD forum. If you use some of those words in a search, I imagine you would come up with some articles like I did. Here's an excerpt from my summary about the serotonin: What is " brain hypothyroidism " ? This is a term that has been used to indicate a low level or abnormal distribution of T3 in the brain even though the thyroid gland is producing adequate levels of thyroid hormone. Reduced cerebral thyroid expression could therefore, contribute to a host of psychological symptoms. This would also explain why many patients with psychiatric conditions respond well to thyroid support, since there are extensive T3 receptors in the brain. The effectiveness of SSRIs such as Prozac may be effective in some patients due to the drugs effect of increasing the availability of T3 in the brain. How does serotonin fit into this thyroid dysfunction? , author of " The Broken Mirror " , has theorized that BDD is caused by a chemical imbalance that was most likely genetically inherited by family members that have OCD or anxiety disorders. She claims that BDDers have a deficiency in production of the neurotransmitter called serotonin and recommends SSRIs for treatment. The low thyroid condition causing BDD theory does not in any way disagree with Dr. ' theory. In fact, it would confirm it and would explain why the BDD patient has a lack of serotonin in the brain. The thyroid hormone, T3, is the most biologically active form of thyroid hormone. T3 is actually a bona fide neurotransmitter that regulates the action of serotonin, norepinephrine, and GABA (gamma amino butyric acid), an inhibitory neurotransmitter that is important for stopping anxiety. T3 is found in large quantities in the limbic system of the brain, the area that is important for emotions such as joy, panic, anger, and fear. If you don't have enough T3, or if its action is blocked, an entire cascade of neurotransmitter abnormalities may ensue and can lead to mood and energy changes. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Serotonin is a brain chemical that makes you happy, calm and horny. You know how you feel after a couple hours of lying in the sun? That's serotonin. Cindi, I didn't know about the T3/serotonin connection. Do you know where I can get more info on that? I've been on Armour for a year and all my symptoms are basically gone *except* for extreme irritability. I use an SSRI (antidepressant) for that, which works great, but I consider it only a temporary solution. I want to find out why I have low serotonin and fix that. Caroline wrote: > So how does seratonin work really? after Cindi wrote > not enough T3 in the brain and you don't have enough serotonin. > i guess giving out Armour Thyroid isn't as profitable as SSRIs, > anti-psychotics, anti-depressants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 >>Doctors can also raise brain levels of serotonin by prescribing pills containing T3, a hormone produced by peripheral tissue from T4, which is produced by the thyroid gland. (1) They also prescribe T3 by itself or together with antidepressants. Depression is common among people who have too much or too little thyroid hormone. Doctors usually treat low thyroid function with T4 also known as Levothroid and many people become even more depressed. They treat this depression by prescribing T3 as well as T4.<< This is from this website but I think he is dolling out too little thyroid, as usual! http://www.drmirkin.com/morehealth/G171.htm *Artistic Grooming * Hurricane, WV Fat cat? Diabetes? Listowner for overweight or hypothyroid cats http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hypokitties/ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 11/1/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Oh really? I LOVE the sun & even bought a sun lamp I haven't been using this year. Should go back to it I supposed. The sun always makes me feel SO good! Have always been a sun worshipper since a small child. It always tans me, never burns. None of us gets enough sun no doubt. We need it for all kinds of growth in our bodies just like plants & trees do. We need the full spectrum rays & infrared rays & all the phytonutrients from all the colors of the rainbow in the full spectrum solar rays. I've got full spectrum light bulbs in my house but they aren't enough tho they do help, yes. Was thinking of buying a far-infrared sauna which are supposed to be miraculous in detoxing the body & for mood swings, depression, fatigue, pain relief...everything. But haven't got the $funds$ right now. The cheapest portable model costs $2500. Worth it though for those who can afford it. Wish I could. Re: serotonin Serotonin is a brain chemical that makes you happy, calm and horny. You know how you feel after a couple hours of lying in the sun? That's serotonin. Cindi, I didn't know about the T3/serotonin connection. Do you know where I can get more info on that? I've been on Armour for a year and all my symptoms are basically gone *except* for extreme irritability. I use an SSRI (antidepressant) for that, which works great, but I consider it only a temporary solution. I want to find out why I have low serotonin and fix that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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