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Neurotransmitter

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New here? Join the discussion and Ask a Question (or answer one by commenting!) To keep up to date on all questions, answers, and comments, subscribe to our email or RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!A neurotransmitter is a chemical produced by nerves that allows information to be transferred from one nerve to the next. [...]

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MAOI

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MAOI are a class of antidepressant medications that block or inhibit the enzyme monoamine oxidase, not only in the brain but throughout the body which increases the levels of certain neurotransmitters.

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Generalized Social Anxiety Disorder

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Generalized social anxiety disorder typically involves a persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being judged by others and of potentially being embarrassed or humiliated by their own actions. These fears can be triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny by others. While the fear of social interaction may be recognized by the person as excessive or [...]

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GABA

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GABA (an acronym for Gamma Amino Butyric Acid). GABA is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter of the brain.

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Dopamine

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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain that regulates thought, movement and behavior.

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