MOOD IN WOMEN IS EQUAL TO:
THYROID
X
ESTROGEN, TESTOSTERONE
X
SEROTONIN, DOPAMINE, NOREPINEPHRINE
Thyroid – hormone that regulates activity level of every cell in the body. If thyroid is low, brain cell activity is low.
Estrogen – hormone that increases serotonin activity in the brain. If estrogen drops, serotonin activity drops, which can cause depression. Estrogen increases brain cell growth in areas that control mood and memory.
Testosterone – increases libido, and in the brain is converted to estrogen
Serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA and dopamine – brain cell transmitters. They are released by some cells to activate or inhibit adjacent cells. Serotonin regulates temperature, appetite, and sleep. Low serotonin can cause depressed mood and irritability. Norepinephrine increases arousal and activates muscles for fight or flight in an emergency. GABA is the brain’s natural tranquilizer. Dopamine increases to enable the pursuit of pleasure and well being.
