ive been feelin depressed the past few days and ive had these pounding head aches also. I just feel like crying for no reason and my head is killing me. i know low serotonin can cause depression but can it also cause head aches????
2007-01-08 11:44:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
thank you all for your answers and concerns. Can 5-htp help with these symptoms?? i refuse to take antidepressants
2007-01-08 12:44:05 · update #1
You know, the whole "low serotonin" thing is in serious doubt right now, and a number of studies have been published blasting the whole idea. It takes no more than a couple days for an anti-depressant to seriously increase serotonin, but up to six weeks to actually feel any effects.
Drug manufacturers may be guilty of "hyping" this theory to sell their drugs. Psychiatrists go right along with it.
Top researchers are becoming very skeptical of the whole "serotonin deficiency" idea, and evidence suggests these serotonin drugs are working through some indirect mechanism, such as increasing neural plasticity or increasing neurogenesis, which would explain why it can take up to six weeks for a drug to work, and why certain SSRI's only work for certain people.
Many of the drugs under development for future years don't even work on these neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine at all, because even the drug companies realize the whole "serotonin deficiency" idea is becoming old and doubtful.
2007-01-08 11:51:17 · answer #1 · answered by justin s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You most likely have hypothyroidism (low thyroid)
It is tough to find a doctor who goes by symptom instead
of just a blood test.
Take a multivitamin without iron to make sure
your body is getting what it needs to function.
2007-01-09 00:42:49 · answer #2 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. If your serotonin is low then you feel more stressed and therefore get more headaches.
2007-01-08 19:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have had migraines for several years linked with my depression. To be honest...
um...
Maybe you should try some weed.
It really does help. illegal though it is (unless you live in Denver).
2007-01-08 19:50:08 · answer #4 · answered by spongefreak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a good question. i'd have to say yes only b/c i have clinical depression. i used to get severe headaches. but since i've been taking anti-depressants i hardly ever get them. maybe its just a fluke but it makes sense to me.
2007-01-08 19:51:24 · answer #5 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depression can manifest itself into physical symptoms such as headaches
2007-01-08 19:50:52 · answer #6 · answered by t s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try drinking warm milk this should help your headache and help you sleep.
2007-01-08 19:50:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋