Serotonin deficiency:

• Use an antidepressant, obsessive thoughts or behaviors
• OCD, perfectionism or controlling behaviors
• suicidal thoughts, seasonal affective disorder or winter blues
• low self-esteem, chronic pain
• afternoon or evening food (sugar/salt)
• alcohol, or other substance cravings
• cry or tear up easily
• dislike hot weather
• irritability, rage, or PMS
• diagnosed with Fibromyalgia or TMJ

Gaba deficiency:

• Crave sugar, carbohydrates, alcohol, or drugs for relaxation
• take medication to help with anxiety
• feelings of restlessness or unable to relax or loosen up
• trembling or twitching muscles or eyes
• feel stressed and burned out
• stiff or tense muscles, “butterflies” or “knot” in the stomach
• often feel easily overwhelmed
• Use Valium, Klonopin, Xanax, Ativan, Neurontin, nicotine
• hyperactivity, impulsiveness, disorganization
• irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, or frequent urination
• trembling or twitching muscles or eyes
• PMS or excessive bleeding
• irritability, short temper, rage, or moodiness.

Catecholamines deficiency:

• Lack of focus or concentration
• ADHD, hyperactivity
• Use diet sodas, chocolate, sugar, or energy drinks for energy
• Use of nicotine, diet pills, or other stimulants for energy
• take Ritalin, Adderall, Wellbutrin or other anti-depressants

Endorphins deficiency:

• Love foods, behaviors, drugs, or alcohol
• sensitive to emotional or physical pain
• cry or tear up easily
• find it hard to get over losses
• crave foods or drugs for comfort, reward, or pleasure
• Use Vicodin, caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol