GABA
GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that reduces the excitability of nerve cells.
Definition
GABA, i.e. gamma-aminobutyric acid, participates in regulating neuronal excitation. As an inhibitory neurotransmitter, it reduces the likelihood of excessive activation of nerve cells and is associated with the processes of sleep, tension, anxiety, stress and arousal control. However, this does not mean that simply increasing GABA automatically solves emotional problems - the nervous system works as a complex network of relationships.
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Practice and life
When you are highly aroused, support your nervous system with the basics: regular sleep, movement, limiting excess stimulation and calm breathing.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to treat GABA as a simple "calm button". It is also a mistake to independently interpret the symptoms as a deficiency of a specific neurotransmitter.
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