Posted by djmmm on January 18, 2005, at 10:29:50
In reply to Which neurostransmitters affect social phobia?, posted by Iansf on January 16, 2005, at 13:31:04
> Which neurotransmitters are the ones most critically involved with social phobia - and in what way do they affect it? thanks.
>
> John McWell, If you look at the Most effective meds for social anxiety (MAOIs and Benzos) I would have to say:
Serotonin
Dopamine--> PEA
GABAEach drug effects social anxiety symptoms differently..
The serotonin medications work at higher doses, probably because they cause apathy.
GABA drugs like the Benzos work effectivly.
MAOIs cause a general increase in all monoamines, indolamines and trace amines, including PEA...
I think drugs like Nardil are VERY effective because of the increase in PEA, and GABA, along with serotonin. They seem to cause a "pleasent relaxed stimulation" as opposed to the more conventional "harsh" stimulation of traditional stimulants.
This "pleasent" stimulation seems more conducive to social interaction via increased self confidence, combined with and internal sense of peace (for lack of a better word)
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