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Avatar f tn Valproate is believed to affect the function of the neurotransmitter GABA in the human brain, making it an alternative to lithium salts in treatment of bipolar disorder. Its mechanism of action includes enhanced neurotransmission of GABA (by inhibiting GABA transaminase, which breaks down GABA). However, several other mechanisms of action in neuropsychiatric disorders have been proposed for valproic acid in recent years. *Rosenberg, G. (2007).
574118 tn?1305135284 i still insist that BP is a biological disorder of some sort. So while other psych illness suffer from symptoms which seem purely psychological, in BP there are physical or say mechanical phases or wave cycles of depression then mania. To me there is a missing link there is something like a deficiency in some hormones, neurotransmitters, etc... what is new to me in the following link the possibility to know the deficiency in which neurotransmitter through your urine test.
Avatar m tn I have had anxiety and sleep disorder. Even though my doctor prescribed medicine for me, I have been feeling funny taking the prescriptions. Thus, I have been thinking of taking supplement like GABA, L-Theanine, and other natural herbal extracts.... There are many articles online claiming that GABA helps Alzheimer's Disease patients with improvement. HOWEVER, there is one article by Harvard Medical School https://www.health.harvard.
1076391 tn?1258412241 Also you must know that in people with anxiety problems, weed can be an excellent trigger to a panic attack since THC in cannabis will affect the cannabinoid receptors in the brain, especially receptors named CB1 that can affect the GABA receptors and GABA receptors are those of anxiety. Smoking weed will cause a reduction in the GABA release. Just to give you an example, anti-anxiety meds like benzodiazepines will INCREASE the GABA release.
Avatar f tn There is no evidence serotonin has any more to causing anxiety than GABA levels. Anxiety has no known chemical cause at this point in time, though it is thought to be connected to the amygdyla and the adrenals, but no evidence yet. You hear a lot in this world, but most of it is from marketing by pharmaceutical companies, not evidence based. Working on serotonin can make you feel less anxious, but not because it's causing it.
1326513 tn?1276518001 Probably not -- ativan targets GABA receptors. Don't know how frequently you take ativan. GABA isn't a particularly effective supplement for anxiety. For one thing, it can cause anxiety. For another, and most important, it doesn't cross the blood/brain barrier well. A better way to get GABA is to take taurine, which along with B-6 is what the body uses to make GABA, but since you're taking the ativan, I'd be careful about this.
Avatar f tn Hi Ashrenmar, I have done a lot of reading on the topic and there are a great number of deficiencies that can contribute to anxiety. B12 is just one. In fact, several B Vitamins play a role in anxiety. Vitamin B6 is required in the synthesis of Serotonin, a stress fighting neurotransmitter. Calcium and Magnesium are also important, as are L-Tryptophan (for Serotonin) and L-Theanine (for GABA). And those are just things your body needs.
Avatar f tn Can too high a dose of GABA cause anxiety? I know GABA is used to bring anxiety down but I took 750mg. and my anxiety became much higher and my stomach was very nauseous! A few hours later I took 2.5mg. of valium and I feel much better. But now I don't know what to do about the GABA?
Avatar n tn Also today i went to a psychiatrist and told him about this whole story, he then told me that this is not withdrawal symptoms from Xanax anymore, he said withdrawal should last for 3 or 4 days only as i did not take a high dose nor for a long time, he said that what i have is a panic disorder, social phobia and general anxiety, he prescribed me a SSRI called seroxat cr 25 mg, and said to take 1 pill a day for a month so 30 tablets, then he will see me in a month but he said it is best to take t
Avatar f tn Research has also shown that certain probiotics can help alleviate anxiety by modulating the vagal pathways within the gut-brain; affecting GABA levels; and lowering the stress induced hormone corticosterone. What you eat can alter the composition of your gut flora. Specifically, eating a high vegetable, fiber based diet produces a more beneficial composition of microbiota than a more typical Western diet high in carbs and processed fats.
Avatar f tn Does she have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder? This symptom has a term, formication. Here is a link to read. https://www.healthline.com/health/tactile-hallucinations Do you know what kind of medication she takes? I know antipsychotics are used but also Anti-seizure and anti-tremor medications can be helpful.
Avatar f tn It works by activating the organ’s most protective system against anxiety the gammaaminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor. This aids sleep as well. White tea has a higher level of this flavonoid and much less fluoride than green tea. The herb valerian has been shown to activate the same calming brain GABA receptor. It has been used to induce sleep but also calms anxiety during the day. It should not be mixed with medications that act as sedatives or tranquilizers.
7191139 tn?1389055599 First, antidepressants don't increase GABA in the brain. The don't work on GABA, they work on other neurotransmitters, and they don't even increase those, they just alter how the body uses them, so Abilify and ssris, for example don't target GABA. Benzos do target GABA, but don't necessarily increase it, again, they alter the way the body uses it mostly. GABA supplements don't generally cross the blood/brain barrier, so they don't usually increase GABA either.
Avatar n tn I am 28 years old. 2.5 years ago I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder. I experienced high blood pressure, restlesness,numbness in my left arm, was lightheaded and when attacks started I was very tense. I was prescribed lexapro and toprol. After 2 years I was filling well and stopped taking medication. For 2 months everything was fine. But after 2 months I experienced same signs of anxiety attack. For 2 weeks now I constantly fill numbness in my left arm, dizziness, lightheadness and anxiety.
Avatar f tn I am going to assume that the problem you have is what is called generalized anxiety (as opposed to panic disorder, or obsessive compulsive disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder). Broadly these are the options - 1. Benzodiazepines like lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium), clonazepam (Klonopin), etcetera.
20003388 tn?1515166040 I have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and ptsd. Within the last year I have been prescribed several different benzodiazepines. The problem I have? They don't work.....at all. A good example. I was prescribed diazepam 5 mg. I took it and felt...nothing. No anxiety relief, no sleepiness, no effects at all. Doc said to double it. I did, took 10 mg. Exact same thing. Doc said to try 20 mg. I did, took 20 mg. Again...nothing.
Avatar f tn 5 htp is a precursor to the neurotransmitter Serotonin, one of many neurotransmitters that help to regulate mood. Therapeutically it can help mild anxiety so it would not hurt to try it for your dog’s anxiety problem. Even better, you might try an over the counter anti-anxiety formula which contains additional supplements which work synergistically with 5 htp and also contain GABA another important neurotransmitter that affects mood.
Avatar f tn Wow this withdrawal is sooo hard. I was taking Prozac for panic attacks and OCD. I was being brave but didn't mentally prepare for this. I haven't really slept in the last week and have been having major stomach problems and OCD. I also have this weird thing where I stop breathing and when I realize I've stopped breathing I would take a big breath and that is almost every 5 minutes, and it happens in my sleep too.
Avatar m tn First, this would be theoretically an anxiety treatment, not a depression treatment. Second, never buy anything marketed over the internet or by TV ads. Third, the ingredients they're using shows they are just using inexpensive forms that don't absorb well -- the B12 is the cyano-form, which isn't absorbed well. The Calcium and Magnesium are both the least well absorbed, but cheapest, forms of both.
Avatar m tn The relaxants mentioned affect GABA. But if anxiety is a problem for you and is the cause of your insomnia, the best thing to do is try to deal with the anxiety. Therapy with a psychologist specializing in anxiety treatment is one way to do this. Relaxation exercises, such as meditation, can be really helpful. One of the best sleep aids is melatonin, the hormone made by serotonin in the body that sets our sleep clock.
Avatar m tn It's highly unlikely you have a GABA deficiency. There's no evidence people with anxiety or depression have any more of less serotonin or GABA than anyone else. Just the way it is. Nobody knows why this occurs, and why it's worse in some than others. The major source of current research on anxiety is the amygdala, part of the primitive brain. More likely is the GABA isn't working properly, though why nobody knows. There are two ways to get at GABA.
Avatar n tn GABA contributes to motor control, vision, and many other cortical functions. Anxiety is also regulated by GABA. Some drugs that increase the level of GABA in the brain are used to treat epilepsy and to calm the trembling of people suffering from Huntington’s disease. Gamma-aminobutyric acid also stimulates the anterior pituitary, leading to higher levels of Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Human Growth Hormone contributes significantly to muscle growth and also prevents the creation of fat cells.
Avatar m tn s psychoactive substance called THC lead to decreased levels of GABA. Low levels of GABA are linked with anxiety and panic attacks. Most anti-anxiety drugs like benzodiazepines are acting by raising the levels of GABA therefore promoting hypnotic and sedative effects. Activating the CB1 receptors is also linked with an increased appetite, sugar craving and sedation. The combustion of cannabis will not result in only getting THC but also other substances that might contribute to other symptoms.
Avatar f tn t need a doctor to diagnose anxiety. All they will do is give you a GABA inhibitor which will cause issues later. We all get depressed. We all get anxiety. It's recognizing it and changing your physical lifestyle to accommodate, or if you're strong enough, change you're lifestyle to eliminate it.
Avatar f tn Hi everyone, I have heard that gabba is good for anxiety and it is all natural. Is this true? and I think I will go that route instead of benzos when I wean.