Neurotransmitters

Epinephrine (Adrenaline)

• It is a both a neurotransmitter and hormone

• Triggers fight or flight

• Increases alertness

Too much of epinephrine

• Panic attacks

• Anxiety

• Insomnia

Too less of epinephrine

• Fatigue

• Poor stress response

Oxytocin

• It is both a neurotransmitter and hormone

• Bonding

• Trust

• Empathy

Too much of oxytocin

• Over attachment

• Dependency

Too less of oxytocin

• Bonding difficulties

• Social anxiety

• Trust issues

Acetylcholine

• It is a neurotransmitter

• Responsible for fluid muscular movements

• Learning

• Memory

• Attention

Too much acetylcholine

• Muscle cramps

• Mood disturbances

Too less of acetylcholine

• Memory problems like alzheimer’s

• Difficulty focusing

Dopamine

• It is a neurotransmitter

• Pleasure

• Reward

• Motivation

• Movement

Too much of dopamine

• Schizophrenia symptoms

• Impulsivity

• Addiction

Too less of dopamine

• Depression

• Lack of motivation

• Parkinson’s disease

Serotonin

• It is a neurotransmitter

• Mood regulation

• Emotion

• Appetite

Too much of serotonin

• Restlessness

• Confusion

Too less of serotonin

• Leading contributor to depression and other mood disorders

• Anxiety

• Insomnia

Norepinephrine

• Its is a neurotransmitter

• Alertness

• Focus

• Stress response

Too much of norepinephrine

• Anxiety

• Restlessness

• High blood pressure

Too less of norepinephrine

• Depression

• Poor concentration

• Low energy

GABA

• It is a neurotransmitter

• Calms brain activity

• Reduces anxiety

Too much of GABA

• Drowsiness

• Lack of motivation

Too less of GABA

• Anxiety

• Insomnia

• Seizures

Endorphins

• It is a neurotransmitter

• Natural pain relief

• Mood boost

Too much of endorphins

• Emotional numbness

• Lack of pain sensitivity

Too less of endorphins

• Pain sensitivity

• Emotional distress

• Low mood