The Definition of Insanity
I want to interrupt my posts about neurotransmitters and basic neurobiology. This is something I thought may be interesting to my readers. For those of you who are not familiar with the current mental health system, I would like to explain a little about the current system in Oregon....
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NAMI Walk for Mental Health
Hello everyone, I’m not much of a fundraiser but of all the causes close to my heart, this one is with a team from the Oregon State Hospital. Here is my fundraising page in case you would like to donate. Please don’t feel obligated, but it’s here in case...
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Part 3: Neurotransmitters- Norepinephrine, GABA, and Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine Norepinephrine is made in your adrenal gland which are nestled right on the top of your kidneys. We often think of it as related to the heart. Norepinephrine is the lowest during sleep. It’s increased during the day and is in excess when we become frightened or on...
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