Here are some of the most common symptoms associated with common chemical imbalances. Following that, are how certain supplements, medications, and drugs affect these various chemicals. If something is left blank, that means I was unable to find information one way or another. If something is marked “n/a,” that means there is little to no effect done in that regard.

Low Serotonin
• Depression and other mood problems
• Anxiety
• Sleep problems
• Digestive problems
• Suicidal behavior
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Panic disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Phobias

Low Dopamine
• You lack motivation
• You’re tired
• You can’t concentrate
• You’re moody or anxious
• You don’t feel pleasure from previously enjoyable experiences
• You’re depressed; you feel hopeless
• You have a low sex drive

Low Norepinephrine
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Headaches
• Memory problems
• Sleeping problems
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

High Norepinephrine
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Excessive sweating
• Cold or pale skin
• Severe headaches
• Nervous feeling, jitters
• Pheochromocytoma, which is an adrenal gland tumor Low Gaba
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Insomnia

Low Cortisol
• Fatigue and morning sluggishness
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Weakened immune system and increased susceptibility to infection and sickness
• Loss of resilience in stressful situations
• Brain fog or mid-day lack of focus
• Cravings for salty or sweet foods

High Cortisol
• rapid weight gain mainly in the face, chest and abdomen contrasted with slender arms and legs
• a flushed and round face
• high blood pressure
• osteoporosis
• skin changes (bruises and purple stretch marks)
• muscle weakness
• mood swings, which show as anxiety, depression or irritability.

Ashwagandha
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Down
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Down
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin: Up
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: Up

Lion’s Mane
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin: Up
Histamine: Up
Cortisol: Up
Testosterone: Down

Curcumin
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin:
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Up
Testosterone: Up

Valerian Root
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine:
Oxytocin:
Histamine:
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone:

Skullcap
Serotonin:
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine:
Acetylcholine:
Oxytocin:
Histamine: Down
Cortisol:
Testosterone: ‘

Magnolia
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Down
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin:
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: Down

Ginkgo Biloba
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Down
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin:
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: Up

Melatonin
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Down
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Down
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin: Up
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: Up

Chamomile
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine:
Oxytocin: Up
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone:

L-theanine
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Down
Acetylcholine:
Oxytocin:
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: Up

L-glycine
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: N/A
GABA:
Norepinephrine:
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin:
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone:

Taurine
Serotonin:
Dopamine:
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Down
Acetylcholine:
Oxytocin: Up
Histamine:
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: NAC
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Down
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Down
Acetylcholine:
Oxytocin:
Histamine: Up
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: Down

Sceletium Tortuosa
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine:
Acetylcholine:
Oxytocin:
Histamine:
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: Down

Passionflower
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine:
Oxytocin:
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: Up

Hops
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin:
Histamine: Down
Cortisol:
Testosterone: Up

Lemon Balm
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin: Up
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: Up

Lavendar
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine:
Acetylcholine:
Oxytocin: Up
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: Up

Kava
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine: Down
Oxytocin:
Histamine:
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone:

Fenugreek
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Down
GABA:
Norepinephrine:
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin: Up
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: Up

Sulbutiamine
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Down
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin:
Histamine: Up
Cortisol:
Testosterone:

Lithium
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Down
Acetylcholine: Down
Oxytocin: Up
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Up
Testosterone: Down

Gabapentin
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Down
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Down
Acetylcholine: N/A
Oxytocin:
Histamine:
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: N/A

Ritalin
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin: N/A
Histamine: Up
Cortisol: Up
Testosterone: Down

Adderall
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin: Up
Histamine: Up
Cortisol: Up
Testosterone: Down

Wellbutrin
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine:
Oxytocin:
Histamine: Up
Cortisol: Up
Testosterone: Up

Hydroxyzine
Serotonin: Down
Dopamine: Down
GABA: N/A
Norepinephrine: Down
Acetylcholine: Down
Oxytocin: Down
Histamine: Down
Cortisol:
Testosterone:

Tiagabine
Serotonin:
Dopamine: Down
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Down
Acetylcholine:
Oxytocin:
Histamine:
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone:

Clonazepam
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Down
Acetylcholine: Down
Oxytocin:
Histamine:
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone:

Galantamine
Serotonin:
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin:
Histamine:
Cortisol: Up
Testosterone:

Tylenol
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine:
GABA:
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine:
Oxytocin: Down
Histamine: Up
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: Down

NSAIDs
Serotonin:
Dopamine:
GABA:
Norepinephrine:
Acetylcholine:
Oxytocin:
Histamine:
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone: Down

THC
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Down
Norepinephrine: Down
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin: Up
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Up
Testosterone:

CBD
Serotonin: Up
Dopamine: Up
GABA: Up
Norepinephrine: Up
Acetylcholine: Up
Oxytocin: Up
Histamine: Down
Cortisol: Down
Testosterone:

If there are supplements, drugs, or medications that you would like me to include in part 2, just let know.

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