#47 ADHD & serotonin: What you need to know & 5 ways to increase it naturally

02/05/24 • 34 min

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As ADHDers we have less serotonin. A neurotransmitter that plays an important role in our mood sleep, cognition & memory.
By increasing our serotonin levels we can improve how we feel, we can reduce feelings of anxiety & depression, improve our sleep, increase our motivation & improve our memory!
In this episode we explore:

Signs of low serotonin levels
Causes of low serotonin (including foods that can have a negative effect!)
5 Natural ways to increase your serotonin levels (proven by science)

For more support visit: navigatingadultadhd.com
And grab your copy of the 12 things I wished my doctor had told me about adult ADHD (things we all need to know!)

Signs of low serotonin levels
Causes of low serotonin (including foods that can have a negative effect!)
5 Natural ways to increase your serotonin levels (proven by science)

For more support visit: navigatingadultadhd.com
And grab your copy of the 12 things I wished my doctor had told me about adult ADHD (things we all need to know!)

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#46 10 ADHD dopamine seeking behaviours

A key trademark of ADHD is low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine.
Us ADHDers tend to be more restless as our brain constantly seek ways to increase dopamine levels.
By understand dopamine we can begin to better manage it & use the various dopamine increasing activities to our advantage, whilst also understanding & monitoring the consequences of certain dopamine related experiences.
In the below episodes we did a deep dive (aka master class!) on dopamine:
#12 DOPAMINE part 1: Understanding your dopamine for motivation & satisfaction

#13 DOPAMINE part 2: Controlling your dopamine for motivation & satisfaction
For more ADHD support visit: navigatingadultadhd.com