Do You Have Low Serotonin? How to Tell | Dr. Daniel Amen

[@daphne8228]

8:36 1. Frequent feeling of sadness 2. Constant worrying 3. Upset when things don't go your way (rigid/inflexible) 4. Upset when things are out of place 5. Tend to be oppositional or argumentative 6. Repetitive negative thoughts 7. You don't like change 8. Tend to hold grudges 9. Trouble shifting attention from subject to subject 11. Trouble shifting behavior from task to task 12. Difficulty seeing options 13. Tendency to hold on their own opinion and not listening to others 14. Tendency to be locked in a course of action 15. Needing to have things done in a certain way 16. Others complain that you worry too much 17. Tend to say "no" without thinking 18. Tend to predict fear

[@reecedarwin7956]

i realize I'm pretty off topic but do anybody know of a good website to watch new movies online?

[@marywolfe6598]

Thank you for the list. What happened to number 10?

[@j_freed]

Maybe you just need a good walk and some fresh air?

[@Tom-ye5dn]

@lee maxsonwe can't stop thinking but it's the reacting to negative thoughts that causes all suffering. Just practice being aware of what you are thinking and don't give any attention to negativity and eventually those thoughts loose all their power.

[@Lamplighter888]

Thank you

[@risingsun82]

I have all 18 besides the "no" factor. Im 38 yrs old, soon as I stop exercising for like 1 month all these symptoms resurface. Thank's for your information Doc

[@angelagunn4325]

I felt like a million bucks when I was eating right, counting macros, working out at the gym and in the best shape of my life. I got injured from an accident last year. I stopped working out, starting eating bad again, gained some weight and my anxiety/depression (PTSD) went through the roof. In fact it has been debilitating. I am currently working on getting back on track. Right diet and exercise is so important when you have mental health issues. I have learned that the painful way. Great video and information. I would love to have my brain scanned one day.

[@Brandon-oe2ku]

Hey I’ve been wondering what is the best diet option?

[@clr1121]

@@Brandon-oe2kuNo red meat, candy, no freezer Pre mades, dyes.

[@prawncrisp5951]

Hope everything’s going well and you’ve been making your way away from this downward spiral and into an upward-ascending spiral. Wishing you all the best ☺️✌️✨

[@marliesyanke4580]

I agree, with depression being sedentary and eating pre-made food, made things worse for me also, but now I started eating more fresh vegetables and cooked more, I slowly feel good effects to my mental health. It's still an effort to cook healthy but I try.

[@dresoto3188]

Same thing happened to me, I was injured and stopped heavy lifting. 2 yrs later I'm suffering with low mood, I can tell it's time to my died and all the med and drinking I was doing. I stopped drinking and slowing down bad habits, got back to working out. I'm still having these episodes though. Need help don't want to take the meds the doc gave me

[@shehnilkazi798]

When he said you're not selfish, you're rigid, I almost cried! 🥲

[@nellyville69]

Serotonin is emotions , feelings , pleasure, self esteem, and movement

[@ashleychanelle1997]

I didn’t know you were a veteran. Thank you so much for your life of service!

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Anyone that works with animals has respect 🙏

[@ruthmariapittman3153]

GOD BLESS YOU!!❤😊

[@SweepDailyWin]

I am crying all the time! I hate change because my son grew up and I don't see him as much... I need him here and I know it's not realistic but I'm not ok without him at home😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@snowps1]

I know exactly what you mean. My kids are getting older and I can't deal with it either. It's hard to let go.

[@seejayfranklin]

awesome info, doc. Started 5-HTP a week ago and it has been an absolute Godsend for me. Has changed my life that has been plagued by constant worry and all sorts of negative effects that come along with low serotonin.

[@abdullahchhab2325]

Do you take anything else? How are you feeling now? Also if I may ask, do you suffer from premature ejaculation? If so has it helped? PE is associated with low-serotonin.

[@TS-iv9ml]

5htp, Glycine, & magnesium plus no corn related products = no more migraines

[@seejayfranklin]

very nice. I dropped 5-HTP after a week or so. Definitely still take magnesium twice a day!@@TS-iv9ml

[@ruthketo3167]

Nutritional yeast has all the B vitamins, except B12, and it has been a life saver for me. B vitamins especially B1 are very neural protective, but because they are water soluble they need to be replenished regularly. B vitamins are also produced by your gut biome so if you have gut issues you are probably deficient. I also supplement with Benfotamine which is a fat soluble version of B1.

[@eastcoastjersey]

One of the best 21 minutes and 33 seconds I've ever spent in my entire life Listening to this gentleman. Ty Sir For this video and for your service

[@wandafirmin296]

My son has every last one of them, may God bless you for speaking the knowledge of truth about low serotonin.

[@snooz2158]

Make him try 5-htp, its natural

[@georginarandolphgirl66]

My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad.

[@darcydduncan4183]

Thank you for your service Dr. Amen🙏🇺🇲🦅💪and so sorry for your loss of your dad🙏🌹🙏 thank you for everything you take time to inform and educate the ones who want to learn and improve their life and the lives of their loved ones and friends! Very grateful for you and your passion to help others, your very inspiring and an amazing human being!🥰 thank you so much!!💚🤗🌻

[@briza2022]

So nice that the Doctor could solve an issue naturally, with the power of the word.

[@explicit862]

@g quin Whats incompotent about it? lol

[@dianefarrell2343]

I listened to EVERY single session during those early dark times of the pandemic.

[@leileil3797]

I'm a 21 year old barely knows nothing of serotonin or health, but this a great and easily digestible video. I probably would've got bored at first. But how you layed this video out with a brief introduction, what you'll be presenting, including a personal story, the info and giving options/solutions. I just learned as of right now that I have a lot of your indicators of low serotonin, and i definitely want to do something about it. Thank Dr Amen!!

[@susanscott4977]

You’ve saved my life, Daniel. Thank you.

[@heidivernathorbjornsen475]

I’m sorry for the loss of your Dad . God bless his soul -as well as you & your family 🌹

[@DIAMONDGIRL57]

Wow!!! Thank you. Information confirms what I have always known. Began taking 5-HTP with L-tyrosine rather than medication.

[@bonniekossin5899]

Sorry Dr Amen for the loss of your father. I just loved this helpful video thanks for sharing. I love listening to you and all your knowledge.

[@keto4life197]

I have been low on serotonin for 35 years and the last few years i start loosing vision, hearing, smell, taste and some of the fundamental things as we can't explain but we are secure that no one is behind us when the brain works as it should we are safe i did not have that while i was in loss of serotonin. And one of the things that was helping giving a depression.

[@ZolinofeNofe]

I resonate with this.I don't want to change. I'm always worried when things don't go my way.

[@lucym5698]

I resonate with this. 20 years from a difficult divorce since then lived my life differently

[@chuckhelton9537]

I had a friend dr. McAllister r. I. P. He was a medic ranger in Vietnam... He was a great guy made me laugh alot .. thanks for the memories .. as soon as you said medic i thought of my friend .. thats great .. thank you again

[@jejoko]

If your just here for the serotonin and not stories then 7:00. (Nothing personal, may your father rest in peace. Thank you for your service)

[@myrnagarcia5184]

Wow excellent advice thank you Dr Amen. I would love to get my brain scanned one day🙏🍎

[@tman5634]

I'm experiencing 14 out of 18. Had too much to deal with, too much stress for quite a long time. I'm out of much of it but left with all these/depression/life not fullfilling, no enjoyment, fed up with everything, everything hard work, sometimes not wanting to get out of bed, plus other symptoms, delibitating ruminating being the worst/hamster on a treadmill, especially in the evening & bed time. Spoke with my GP today & as well as self help, excercise, good diet, GP prescribed me antidepresants as it was deemed right that my serotonin levels must be very very low.

[@jolycenteno7077]

This is good & I'm sorry for your lost he'll be there in your heart as always

[@truth-alwayswins]

Oh my god. This totally works. Tried this with my daughter today. “No, you can’t go with us for a weekend getaway. You’re right. You need to be in the city.” To which she said, “ well do they have reliable, high speed wifi there?” Nope, probably not. People are looking to relax. Not reliable nor high speed likely. “I actually disagree with that.” And then she proceeded to argue about why they WOULD have good wifi.” I said “you answered your own question then” And she put a check mark on my text. Lol. And we didn’t lose thousands for a non cancellable 4 day weekend for 3. Try this! So much better than arguing with someone who has low serotonin and the resulting rigidity- through no fault of their own.

[@maithiliradhakrishnan15]

Thank you for the info doctor. Sorry for your loss. You are directing yyour energy very positively at such a bad time...

[@maithiliradhakrishnan15]

@g quin While i understand your point, I also think that differemt people perceive sharing in different ways. I think its ok for the doctor to share his state of mind. He is going through bereavement too so he is working on himself too as he tries to help. I didnt think badly of it at all. But yes, perhaps its not so positive for others.

[@kindnessmatters5635]

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. ❤️🙏🏼

[@myaaisha3147]

What supplements are you supposed to take for it ?

[@bubblerings]

If you have low Dopamine... Mucuna Pruriens capsules are a good start. I used them to get off of caffeine... and they make me warmer during sleep, as well. I used to feel hungover nearly every morning without drinking! My morning Brain is also working better than last thirty years. - I feel better EVERY morning, now. I started with the 15% L-Dopa capsules twice a day. If you get too restless or agitated, take less or none. (You should NOT be on MAOI inhibitors like many antidpressants... ask your doctor, if on meds) Good luck. For me, this is better than Any adrenal support I have ever taken... supports neurotransmitters and adrenaline, etc. No more burnout. (Now I can see what my other problems are... with a clearer brain.)

[@Mijn24]

@@bubblerings id be very careful with L dopa it can cause psychosis

[@jenniferrobinson8769]

Wow phenomenal suggestions for the couple- what an amazing holistic and doable approach! Thank you for sharing these practical solutions. Bless you. ❤

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Oh! I just saw this, and didn’t know about your dad! I’m so very sorry about the loss of your father! Many prayers your way! 🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💫💫💫💫

[@carlakenyon6073]

I’m sorry about the loss of your dad!

[@terrygregg1228]

it was a good lecture however I had to turn the replay up to 1.75 to get through it. I know some people like feedback others do not. I hope you enjoy this observation. Objectively though it may be from my ADHD, or DDFT, OR STBD, or my BLAH OR BLAH OR BLAH Thank you

[@Redwiner5]

Yes I had to turn the speed up too then debated whether to turn it up a little more.

[@vandaguzmanallthingsspirit5653]

Dr. Amwn, sorry to hear about your Daf, but you all had a special relationship in the end. I keep you in prayer, now I will add your Mother and family. Love and healing Vanda

[@Allisonbaxter67]

Thank you so much for your Service.

[@sheilamore3261]

Thank you very much this has been very helpful it’s good the way you explain things very helpful💕

[@evapisztora1241]

Dr Amen you are simply Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences ! Thank You 🙏

[@annamaria54321]

Love your stories, Dr. Amen. I laughed several times! Great tips, too. Thank you.

[@ronniebanks3437]

I wish I would heard many years ago. Thank you for sharing the information. I have low serotonin so this helped me understand myself a lot.

[@assuntacarboni3678]

Thank you so much

[@joanne4663]

Ask in the opposite. Thanks for the tip. I’m trying to help my daughter find out the cause of her anxiety and depression. Her behaviours sound like much of what you describe.

[@nylakhan5658]

Try black seed capsules for 8 weeks with warm water and honey.

[@Gm-nx9je]

I enjoy listening to this man.

[@vickymyprayergarden6846]

Love you vids ! Amen !! God bless you for your service !

[@Izzywizzy74]

So sorry for your loss. I doubt I will ever get over the loss of my Dad. I love your videos and advice. I have always been drawn to the brain.

[@nylakhan5658]

Please get some professional help and support you can do this.

[@linedallaire6637]

I am Canadian and on my bucket list is to have my brain scanned

[@dvoraelyashar6585]

Thanks for your compassion ❤

[@jennhartman578]

Salute thank you for your service.

[@bellarose8511]

Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

[@kayleighwall3139]

This video is extremely helpful thanks x

[@Victoria.Foxworthy]

Most of us these describe me 🫤. When things are not going "like they should", I just flare!! Then afterwards I am like, why did I react that way? I think I am going to try some serotonin strategies.

[@JulieMikalson]

My Chickens have some of these issues. Treats and companionship helps.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

- I have a " bully" cat who takes CBD - works well 😺👌

[@kathygreen6043]

Thank you. Would be great to address these feature of low serotonin as relating to physical illness. I definitely have some of these feelings due to Menierre's vertigo (mold, moderate, or severe throughout eaveryvday) which is incurable. Carrying a huge weight. Thanks.

[@maddgun]

you just described everything that's wrong with me. Def low seeratonin levels

[@KS-nq8vo]

aggression and impulsive actions are also common in people with low serotonin

[@stern4141]

What foods? What exercises?

[@inva3535]

I’m sorry for your loss Doctor

[@inva3535]

@g quin What do you mean?

[@inva3535]

@g quin I’m interested in what you mean by that. Please explain when you have free time, thank you!

[@wilrockq1065]

A helpful suggestion. Refrain from smacking your lips. This is being done often.

[@jenniferrobinson8769]

This is so helpful. I have a 20 yo who has many of these symptoms at an extreme level. My question is: Is there a natural supplement you could suggest that does not require swallowing? I am also looking at increasing her B-complex.

[@rockloverik5536]

I had them all before taking antidepressants

[@ZolinofeNofe]

Great information. Thanks for sharing with us, Dr. Amen.God bless.🎉🎉

[@tomjerry5916]

Does saffron better in capsule or actual saffron jar

[@chicxulub2947]

I had to cut my tryptophan/5-htp treatment because of shipping. I suddenly felt the effects... I went down and had no enthusiasm, my capacity for imagination was totally inclined to negativity and no window of positivity could lift me up. I could only talk myself out of sadness... but in no way I would feel the normal enthusiasm and joy for the good things. It just became an impossible task. I cannot wait for my supplements to arrive!!

[@clevername8832]

I hope your supplements got to you. I really understand what you're saying especially about even lacking imagination and talking yourself out of sadness but never feeling out of it. I struggle with addiction, methadone treatment and too much pot smoke. I'm on prozac among things and I feel that my pleasure system is completely out of order but I'm not sure if it's serotonin or dopamine or what. I lean towards dopamine though because I experience more anhedonia like than OCD.

[@yoprimo3782]

Isnt there medication to temporary help ur levels then get off it once it helps?

[@jojoco120]

Thank you for your service!

[@samirnarvekar8488]

Probable solutions : Aerobic exercise, recalling positive memories, meditation, supplements like Tryptophan or 5 HTP, Magnesium, B complex, Vitamin D or sunlight exposure, Threonine or Glycine (supplements in order of importance in my experience) I had chronic anxiety and almost all symptoms of low serotonin. I remedied it first by supplementing with Mg & B complex, although now I take all the above and many more.

[@jefferadus8582]

Serotonin is make in the small Intestine

[@mashpit3221]

i could re title this video my life in 18 words

[@Knucklesdeadlypunch]

Thank you for your services❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tee4272]

When are you going to open up an Amen Clinic in Hawaii. We need more holistic providers here.

[@drew7049]

17/18 26 years old. still need to get checked out by my primary doctor.

[@plantbasedwellbeing7434]

FYI - don't take 5-htp if you're on SSRI's, you may get serotonin overload.

[@livelearnandteach7402]

Based on your list I've no serotonin at all. I recognised way too many.

[@GhettoToaster85]

😂😂😂

[@H3B3R33]

Too bad you have to pay an arm or a leg to get help from all these wonderful programs you've developed to help people with these type of issues leaves some even more depressed..

[@houndmother740]

What about an inability to make decisions and or act on those decisions?

[@justdawndb]

Im so grateful to have stumbled across you! Thank you for sharing these tips along with everday experiences, making it even make more sense! ❤

[@Algoframe]

Hi Doctor - For last few years I was having constant irritation with some f my relatives. I use to have blood pressure attack so many times and used to hit my scalp with my bare hand badly. last incidence lead me to break some stick on wall. That affected my neck . Now when I sit on computer I feel like just shut it off. My brain seems to be fogged. I am no more angry and doing a lot of neck muscle exercises. I am 45 years old. I will be obliged. best regards, Abhishek

[@brettthackery1924]

What does a person need to take that has an imbalance of dopamine and serotonin?

[@tinahollis2510]

Thank you for this video

[@-Ry-Guy]

Has anyone just taking saffron and seen results? Thank you

[@nick55ification]

I have all of them........I take seratonin mood support. I hope it works

[@SAMEntalhealth]

Has it began working?

[@nick55ification]

@@SAMEntalhealth ok so what happened with me is..I became more assertive. I do not feel happier from taking it. And I also do not feel depressed. Sometimes I feel uptight (not caused by the supplement but also not fixed by the supplement).

[@nick55ification]

@@SAMEntalhealth I am not sure how long I would need to take it to get results...I had a long period of it and then a short period. I remember zoning out more during the long period which I really liked lol it felt like my brain was more relaxed...maybe I should be more consistent. More than anything I value meditation. Becoming aware of your life processes is good for the body and mind (all neurotransmitters not just one). I'd like to become better and better with my meditation. It is like my best friend.

[@SAMEntalhealth]

@@nick55ification maybe you only needed less of it to prevent the zoning and be just right lol

[@nick55ification]

@@SAMEntalhealth yeah Idk man. I thought it was pretty nice haha felt like deep meditation or fishing. no thought. just ...ahhhh :)

[@Buhofree]

Doctor i need help, i took concerta for over a month 18mg extended release, practically none antidepresant work for me I need help. This was over a year ill never be addict to anythintg ,but now i feel my Life screwd Up by this succes what can i do

[@tanyaaschwanden2664]

Thk u so much. Is there able here in switzerland also catscan, like u do?

[@AmenClinic]

Hello Tanya, thank you for reaching out. We currently have 9 locations in the U.S. performing SPECT scans. Our Care Coordinators can assist you with information about consultations and evaluations: www.amenclinics.com/schedule-visit/.

[@tanyaaschwanden2664]

Thk u for your answer🙏

[@amish-landchateau]

Awesome!!! You’re describing me, and I thank you!!

[@mathgineous8919]

Thank you for your service

[@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780]

Wow so you had your daughter at 60 if she is 16 wow we all appreciate your great advices

[@kandeywilson5264]

Thank you

[@yanita2201]

I watched this to see if I am deficient, but all the characteristics you mention actually describe my husband , and hardly me at all😳….!

[@katryanaorange2092]

Me throughout the whole video: "...me...oh that's me... yup.... YAS...that's me..." Currently taking l-tryptophan. Took notes! So informative. Thank you for your service💙 this video gives me hope.

[@Elena-dk4fu]

What about anxiety.

[@estherchang4174]

Love you! You are fantastic!

[@MAX-dz7vf]

I have them all

[@hdd1977m7]

What if I used to be all that, then now I’m almost the opposite but constantly fatigued with ME/CFS diagnosis? Also even back then when I had these symptoms, I didn’t do well on SSRI’s even got suicidal at some point. Now I am not depressed I’m just tired.

[@SaraBlaney-j8v]

Awesome info

[@louisaklimentos7583]

What about low dopamine symptoms

[@amyjomoore9390]

I know I have low serotonin levels...

[@pattikaye5607]

Thank you this was very helpful 😊💞

[@singlemommy7011]

My biggest anxiety is shy bladder

[@briza2022]

Doctor, I been wondering how is it that societies still haven't found clinical tools, methods, systems for better approaches to delinquency, instead of giving the police, militars, civils the same tools that people in delinquency use. It is a great sabotage from the governments to society. I come from a family that served for the country where I live too.

[@cindywhittaker3003]

I’m all of these…. What can I do?