This page is still under construction, but here are the major deficiencies and their commonly related symptoms:
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
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