[La...] Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 According to this abstract, there has been a "quest for the brain's Valium" for decades. Here's a very brief overview of what's currently being studied. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25600369 I hope we'll hear more on this topic, but it's the first time I've come across this term. Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[sc...] Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 No I haven't and I'm a little embarrassed I don't understand it I'm sure it's quite informing if you posted it, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[La...] Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 It has to do with the idea that there might be substances within us that have benzodiazepine-like effects in the brain. If you're familiar with the term "endorphins", that mean "endogenous morphine", which are your body's own painkillers. So, "endozepines" are "endogenous benzodiazepines". As I said, it's a new term for me too, so I'm curious to see what else might be learned on the topic. In the meantime, though, I think we all have ways of relaxing ourselves, like meditation or deep breathing or exercise. I think I'll focus on those things for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[sc...] Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks Lapis, I am aware of endorphins,,I feel like other countries are so ahead of us when it comes to benzo research. It's such a big problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[La...] Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 It's an American study! I think there's research being done all over the world, but it takes a long time for things to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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