You may be overmethylated.  Most overmethylated persons in the general population tend to be creative or sensitive types.  These individuals may be attracted to professions or hobbies in music and the arts, architecture, education, writing, social services or causes, and philosophy.  Often, they are "underachievers" and may experience learning issues.  

Individuals with methyl-folate imbalances may have elevated levels of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine and low blood histamine.  They may experience high internal tension and anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, food and chemical sensitivities, and have a tendency to overreact to life experiences.  In clinical studies, about 45% of persons diagnosed with schizophrenia were found to be severely overmethylated.  Overmethylated persons benefit from biomedical therapy to reduce methyl using folic acid, Vitamin B-12, niacinamide, DMAE, choline, manganese, zinc, amongst others.

If you suspect a methylation issue, seek lab testing and biochemical evaluation with experienced physicians at Mensah Medical.  Here is a list of traits/symptoms associated with overmethylation –

•   high anxiety or panic tendency

•   hyperactivity

•   low libido

•   pear shaped body

•   low blood histamine

•   tendency to be overweight

•   nervous legs, pacing

•   post-partum onset of psychosis

•   adverse reaction to SSRI’s

•   dry eyes and mouth

•   belief that everyone thinks ill of them

•   low motivation during school years

•   high pain threshold

•   diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia

•   paranoia

•   depression

•   sleep disorder

•   upper body/neck/head pain

•   heavy body hair

•   food/chemical sensitivities

•   artistic or musical ability

•   copper overload

•   history of eczema

•   self mutilation

•   obsessions without compulsions

•   absence of seasonal allergies