Posted by linkadge on June 28, 2007, at 13:29:22
In reply to Re: problems after quitting SSRI's » chiron, posted by nathan_arizona on June 28, 2007, at 7:47:01
Serotonin can be anxiogenic at certain serotonin receptors. The notion that serotonin is the "calming chemical" is kind of simplistic. Serotonin at 5-ht2a, and 5-ht2c, for instance can cause anxiety.
After these receptors downregulate (after prolonged exposure) the anxiety can subside.
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