AlisonG
Member
My daughter has been struggling with "dark cloud" episodes and intense anxiety for a few years now (she's 18). When she googles "Low Serotonin," (as was suggested by her therapist) the symptoms seem to be describing her perfectly:
- Chronic fatigue
- Disturbed sleep (she has nightmares every night)
- Loss of appetite, Carb cravings (but not for juice or fruit)
- Temperature changes
- Social withdrawal
- Sadness and crying
- Irritability
- Low self-confidence
This list fits even better than the descriptions of "Low thyroid" or "Low Progesterone," though of course there is overlap. She reads that list and thinks, "Oh, I need an SSRI," and after all, half of her friends are on one.
I wish I had more science/medical background! I need to know how to answer her. Could someone please explain why this list fits her so well, if the solution is not to "raise Serotonin"?
- Chronic fatigue
- Disturbed sleep (she has nightmares every night)
- Loss of appetite, Carb cravings (but not for juice or fruit)
- Temperature changes
- Social withdrawal
- Sadness and crying
- Irritability
- Low self-confidence
This list fits even better than the descriptions of "Low thyroid" or "Low Progesterone," though of course there is overlap. She reads that list and thinks, "Oh, I need an SSRI," and after all, half of her friends are on one.
I wish I had more science/medical background! I need to know how to answer her. Could someone please explain why this list fits her so well, if the solution is not to "raise Serotonin"?