Serotonin vs Dopamine

[laglag]

I've always wanted to know the difference. In reading this article it seems they have differences as well as similarities. It seems to me that sleep issues & REM are more from low serotonin and some of the movement issues are more from the low dopamine. If I'm incorrect will someone explain the differences & why we mostly look at dopamine? Thank you.

healthline.com/health/dopam...

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I guess this forum recommends melatonin for sleep.

While serotonin seems to both induce sleep and keep you up, it's a chemical precursor to melatonin, the main hormone involved in sleep. Your body needs serotonin from your pineal gland to produce melatonin. Both dopamine and serotonin are involved in your sleep-wake cycle.

[parkie13]

Thank you for posting.

[Trixiedee]

Listen to Andrew Huberman’s podcasts. He talked about both recently.

[Despe in reply to Trixiedee]

Trixie,

How are you doing? You haven't posted for some time.

[Trixiedee in reply to Despe]

I’m ok PD wise. Just really struggling with single parenting teenagers which isn’t doing my mental health any good. And no support is available.

[Despe in reply to Trixiedee]

I know about teenagers, I've been there, done that. It's a very stressful job, but I am glad you are doing OK PD wise.

I have no support either, everything is on my shoulders.