Serotonin and Depression– What is Serotonin and How Does it Relate to Depression?
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Serotonin is a monoamine neurotransmitter that is found in the body. It is a contributor to feelings of wellbeing and hence is often referred to as the ‘happiness hormone’.
Serotonin imbalance is believed to be a cause of the development of depression. It is widely believed that when brain cells are stressed a lowering of serotonin in the brain can be the result. It has been further postulated that there is a great necessity for levels of serotonin to be increased in order to eliminate the depressed feelings. In spite of several studies on its role in the development of depression there is no absolute proof to affirm if the level of serotonin has a direct link to the development of depressive conditions however it is very likely that it is a major component in the physiological aspects of a person who is depressed.
Though there have been several research studies conducted that showed dramatic statistics that gave rise to this presumption, it is still also clear due to other perhaps more comprehensive studies that depression is a state where the individual has a great deal of personal control over the outcome via lifestyle changes and cognitive behavioural changes.
Many studies have shown that depression is likely a result of a person’s reaction to certain life stressors and any alteration in serotonin levels may be more of a result than a cause.
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