Author Topic: Serotonin for sins of the flesh (Read 3657 times)

Lybus · « **on:** August 23, 2012, 12:02:04 PM »

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain that gives one a sense of overall well-being, among other things. It tends to be much lower in people who are anxious, depressed, and suffer from obsessions and OCD. If you are single and have problems with temptations of the flesh, it might be helpful to try and raise the serotonin levels in your brain, which may lower your libido and also give you more control over your thoughts, making it much easier to avoid temptations in the first place. It may also help with things like anger and irritability, if your thoughts tend to linger on annoyances, grudges, etc.

Here are some articles I thought were helpful:

http://www.understand-andcure-anxietyattacks-panicattacks-depression.com/5-htp.html <-- basic breakdown of 5-htp, or L-tryptophan (amino-acid), and what is needed to make it into Serotonin

http://www.webmd.com/depression/features/fish-oil-to-treat-depression <--fish oil and serotonin

http://www.livestrong.com/article/154361-effects-of-serotonin-on-the-body/ <-- basic overview of serotonin and its effects on the body

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12825688 <-- This is about Serotonin and how it effects mice when it comes to "sɛҳuąƖ preference" slightly graphic, but is food for thought when it comes to ɧoɱosɛҳųαƖity.

http://www.the-ibenefits.com/function-of-serotonin.html <-- general article about serotonin

http://www.raysahelian.com/tryptophan.html <-- L-Tryptophan

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8697046 <--- Carbohydrates boost Serotonin, making it easy to overeat and gain weight.

http://www.emaxhealth.com/1506/top-ten-foods-boost-your-mood-when-you%E2%80%99re-feeling-blue <-- foods you could eat to boost serotonin

The overall goal here is to develop a self-mastery over your thoughts. If you can do this on a natural level, it will immensely help you on a spiritual level.

Lybus · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2012, 01:14:46 PM »

Oh yes, also google Vitamin D and sunshine, which also helps with Serotonin levels. A walk in the sunlight can be very helpful.

Belloc · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2012, 01:43:19 PM »

True, trapped in a cubicle, I have no windows, little sun exposure.....I take Vitamin D, esp as I am prone to being deficient, dangerously so back about 2 yrs ago......

Sun exposure, V-D helps mood a lot, mine and those I have noticed with mental health issues......they sit in dark rooms, not good nor helpful....

Lybus · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2012, 05:01:34 PM »

I have a similar situation. Fortunately I live in Florida and it's summer vacation so I'm outside a little more than usual.

Elizabeth · « **Reply #4 on:** August 24, 2012, 01:53:34 PM »

Costco sells good seratonin supplements at an affordable price.

And, I do not use sun blocks or put them on my kids. Sunshine is one of God's beautiful gifts.