@johnhans
Serotonin can only be measured in the blood, hardly the the same as measuring it in the brain which by the way isn’t possible. So my question is how do people know they have an imbalance. To me it sounds more like an excuse to justify a possible condition. There was a study I read the results of in mice and that one study showed Serotonin was not responsible for depression in mice. It was only one study and I haven’t formed an opinion either way. Besides, the cause of depression and for that matter Mental illness is still unknown. As far as the propaganda of serotonin and depression there is no proof serotonin is responsible for depression. Yes Serotonin and other neurotransmitters sometimes has an effect on depression but it’s not known why. Some researchers believe it’s a side effect, who knows. But it’s good it works for some. As far as brain chemical imbalances are concerned I’d like to see some proof. Many years ago the Pharmaceutical industry claimed (Without proof) Serotonin and neurotransmitter imbalances were the cause of depression. Soon the doctors jumped on board. As far as I know, to date these claims have never been substantiated. If you have proof otherwise please share it. Someone mentioned Seizure medication earlier. Some Anticonvulsants are similar to Antidepressants in that although they control seizures in some people they don’t know why some work. Obviously we are all entitled to our opinions but I want more to go on than conjecture. I hope we can agree to disagree.
Jake