Symptoms of insect bites and stings. An insect bite or sting often causes a small lump to develop, which is usually very itchy. A small hole, or the sting itself, may also be visible. The lump may have an inflamed (red and swollen) area around it that may be filled with fluid. This is called a weal.
Hormones and the Brain. That's not to say estrogen isn't a major player in regulating moods. Estrogen acts everywhere in the body, including the parts of the brain that control emotion. Some of estrogen's effects include: 1  Increasing serotonin, and the number of serotonin receptors in the brain.
During times of hormone imbalance women frequently complain of overwhelming anxiety, along with racing, panicky thoughts. Sometimes the anxiety is so intense it leads to full blown panic attacks, causing women to feel they are losing control or going crazy.ith the complexities of our body chemistry and the interrelated biological processes which can be affected during times of stress and imbalance, knowing where to begin to address the symptoms is enough to cause anxiety all by itself.