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Nonstimulant Therapies for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

ADHD in Elementary School Age Child: Patient Case 1 EP: 3. Atomoxetine and viloxazine function as norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, targeting neurotransmitter systems involved in attention, distractibility, and response inhibition. Overview of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder EP: 2. ADHD Diagnosis Criteria EP: 4.

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On Not Becoming David Foster Wallace

Mad in America

I didn’t know Wallace was a poster boy for antidepressant withdrawal because I didn’t know that antidepressant withdrawal was common, or that I would be experiencing it myself and understanding firsthand the hellish bodily and mental feelings that make one long for death, for everything to stop. It did not look good.

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Testosterone and ADHD in Men: Is There a Link?

ADDitude

It plays a key role in modulating neurotransmitters, increasing dopamine and serotonin, which leads to elevated mood and focus. While testosterone levels fluctuate slightly throughout the course of the day, their levels remain stable from the end of adolescence until roughly age 40.

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Strategies for Better Heart-Brain Communication

Solara Mental Health

And both Yoga and meditative practices have shown to increase serotonin a crucial neurotransmitter in regulating mood. Laughter also loosens blood vessels and can lower signs of aging within them. Exercise is another great way to stimulate endorphin release, as well as other neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin.