Is there a known or proposed link between nervous habits or fidgeting and serotonin levels?
Absolutely. Seratonin can be found in everything from antidpressants, mood stabilizers to St. John’s Wart. If the level is too high it can produce a number of side effects, including: Contact your doctor if you have any of the following side effects, especially if they are new symptoms or if they get worse: mood changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, agitation, aggressiveness, severe restlessness, mania (mental and/or physical hyperactivity), thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself. Also call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: · seizures · tremors, shivering, muscle stiffness or twitching; · problems with balance or coordination; or · agitation, confusion, sweating, fast heartbeat. Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as: · feeling nervous, restless, or unable to sit still; · drowsiness, dizziness, weakness; · Insomnia · nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight.
