4. Neurotransmitter Imbalance (Dopamine, Serotonin, and More) - Deepstash

4. Neurotransmitter Imbalance (Dopamine, Serotonin, and More)

Burnout also messes with your brain’s neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that control mood, motivation, and energy.

-Dopamine Depletion

-Serotonin Drop

-Glutamate Overload & GABA Reduction

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Burnout is a prolonged stress response that overloads your brain’s systems, mainly involving three key areas: the prefrontal cortex, the amygdala, and the HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis).

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