Symptoms of Low Serotonin

How do you know if you are deficient in serotonin? The following are symptoms of serotonin deficiency:
-Anxiety
-Feeling rundown in spite of sedentariness
-Impatience
-Fatigue
-Panic
-Suicidal thoughts
-Cognitive impairment e.g. inability to focus, poor memory, lack of mental clarity
-Pessimism
-Agitation
-Testiness
-Mania/obsession
-Rage
-Aggressive defensiveness
-Strong sugar cravings
-Fear
-Chronic pain (fibromyalgia, migraines, back pain)
-Indifference
-Excessive worrying
-Inability to fall and stay asleep
-Low self-esteem
-Masochism
-Moderate to overwhelming sadness
-PMS
-Feeling worse and agitated during bad/dark weather
-Bi-polar disorder
The good news is that serotonin deficiency is highly treatable. Consult your doctor or a holistic health practitioner if you have ticked many of the symptoms associated with low levels of serotonin before embarking on any program to treat your neurotransmitter deficiency. Your health care professional will help you gauge the severity of your deficiency and give you an individualized treatment plan to restore your serotonin levels quickly and effectively.

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