What would too much serotonin do to mood?

Posted by jasmineneroli on December 14, 2004, at 23:19:06

Assuming that having loads of serotonin for all parts of the neurotransmission process and generally in the brain/body/blood, did not always result in serotonin syndrome.
If, by supplementation, eating and/or drugs, there was almost a surplus of that amine, what would it look like in terms of behaviour/mood????
I'm just wondering if a soporiphic, satiated, relaxed person would emerge. Just a gentle, floating person!!!
How do you know if you are producing/receiving too much serotonin? What parts of the brain would be most affected....Limbic system? Hippocampus?
Wouldn't it also affect other hormone systems (Estrogen, for example)?
Just curious.......most disorders relating to mood, seem to be due to low levels of serotonin, or faulty re-uptake systems. I wanted to know if there are disorders caused by TOO MUCH???
Pondering,
Jas

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What would too much serotonin do to mood? jasmineneroli 12/14/04
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