In the car water is a ‘utility’ substance with different effects on different car components according to where it is, in what quantity and for how long. Water has to be present in relatively large quantity as coolant in the radiator, in smaller quantity and with different additives in the screen – wash reservoir, in still smaller quantity but purer form in the battery, in much smaller quantity in the lubricating oil, only as a tiny trace in the fuel and, ideally, not at all in the Electronic Control Unit. People know all this or can look it up and some can even apply objective test and measure to ensure that the right amount of water is at the right place at the right time.

In the brain, all Serotonin production, distribution and action takes place as it has throughout our evolutionary history, without our knowledge and completely beyond our conscious control. The clusters of Serotonin receptors in the brain are messy, biological bundles of vaguely neighbouring cells, nothing like the clearly defined and finite components of the car and there is no question of us as individuals directly measuring the quantity of Serotonin at any particular receptor site at any particular time, in our own living brain.

Drugs which alter Serotonin levels in the brain have been extensively explored by pharmaceutical manufacturers supplying the medical profession, primarily to try to find a cure for depressive illness. Depression is a truly dreadful experience and its attendant anxieties, fears, lethargy and confidence-sapping symptoms are very serious handicaps. Consequently there is great pressure on doctors and their drug suppliers to find a chemical cure for depression and many drugs which, one way or another, alter Serotonin levels at Serotonin receptor sites have been and still are marketed as anti-depressants.

Our latest download explains how Serotonin is impacted by taking different drugs (both legal and illegal), and the they have on health and mental state.

Or do you know someone who needs helps to break dependence on Benzodiazepines like Diazepam, Temazepam, Mogadon, etc?

Or SSRI/SNRI anti-depressants like Prozac, Seroxat, Cipramil, Lustral, etc?

Founded in Trafford in 1991 we have helped hundreds gently and safely withdraw and go on to lead more fulfilling lives.

Weekly evening meetings in Trafford where you can talk to people who are withdrawing or have come off and where trained, qualified and experienced advisors can help you.

All are welcome and the service is totally confidential.

The Tranquilliser Group is an independent voluntary therapeutic agency. We fund ourselves so we can offer FREE advice to everyone who needs help regardless of where they live or where the medication they use comes from.  We only report to you.

Our helpline number is 0161 283 0521 and it is available Monday and Wednesday between 10am and 4pm.