Posted by Michael Bell on January 18, 2005, at 2:03:34
In reply to Which neurostransmitters affect social phobia?, posted by Iansf on January 16, 2005, at 13:31:04
Primarily GABA disfunction, but there is probably inefficient dopamine transmission as well. Serotonin's involvement is dubious, except that highly sensitive 5HT receptors increase fear, anxiety, rejection sensitivity and harm avoidance.
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