Mental Health Issues Passed Down from the Vikings 2019 [Viking Norse Genetics and Mental Health 2019]

I myself am a descendant of Rollo Ragnavaldsson of Normandy, France - great Viking/Norse leader [REFERENCE]. So I have NO bias here! I am writing this PURELY for informational purposes...to show that there is a REASON for a different array of Mental Health issues in Scandinavia.


Vikings were superstitious [1], believed in Atypical Gods [2] - were known as being into bizarre Ritual-Sacrifice [3]. They had "magical" minds in many cases [4], being outdone in this Respect ONLY by the Ancient Druidic/Celtic/Gaelic peoples; the IRISH [5]. 

Though they led a "Warrior Lifestyle" [6] and were the most fierce-looking Barbarians of their time [7] [8] - they had a side of them which, if put into perspective, was wholly Introverted (not very Social!) [9].

...That ALSO explains why the main "feature" of a Scandinavians personality is typically described as "cold" or "introverted" or "distant" [10]. Some Scandinavians happily admit they are Introverted - see This Post by a Native Scandinavian!

FUN FACT: The ONLY "people" the Vikings were (supposedly) "afraid of" were the Scots; those people who inhabited Scotland were known to be intolerant, and like the Vikings, FIERCE-warriors with a Barbarians-lifestyle [11]. Therefore, "highlanders" (just like the Movie!) were INCREDIBLY courageous; similar to the Vikings [12] - but with different motives [13].

Both Scots & Irish-peoples descend from Celtic Tribes of sorts [14].

With ALL this being said (and also veering off/digressing for a Moment!)...the MAIN genetic components passed down from the Vikings are the following; as indicated by traits generally ONLY prevalent in Scandinavia or nations settled by Vikings.

1. The "I'm not a People person and don't like Flamboyance" Gene: Many Scandinavians inherit this trait from their Viking Ancestors [15] - but perhaps the COLD, freezing-ass Climate of the Vikings (Northern Europeans) bred some different mentalities [16]. Generally, Scandinavia, Norway in particular is described as an incredibly 'reserved' and "don't touch me keep your Space" Society [17]. Thus, personality types like Schizotypal, Avoidant, Schizoid and Paranoid are MUCH more common in Scandinavia than the rest of the World [18].
2. The "Creative but Isolated" Gene: Many Scandinavians spend time working in solitude [19] or for Children, drawing with their INCREDIBLE imaginations and Zest for Creativity & Adventure [20]. This gene is most likely linked to the Dopamine D4-receptor where it is known as the "7R" or 7-Repeat Dopamine D4-receptor polymorphism/mutant [21].
3. The "Neurosis Is Me" Gene: As indicated in THIS-STUDY - Neurotic-behavior, including some degree of Intense Emotions or obsessive interest, even displaced Aggression, is encouraged in Swedish/Scandinavian Grade-Schools [22].
4. The "Ultra-Adventurous" - Adrenaline-Seeking Gene: Vikings were KNOWN for being Adventurous [23] Curious [24]  - and were the Worlds GREATEST Explorers [25]. It was a Viking Explorer known as LEIF ERIKSON who actually (initially) 'discovered' America...and settled it (some*). Word spread of his Achievement of finding "new land with great pastures" - Christopher Columbus then followed [26] - but he was instead Credited for the Discovery/Settlement of America [27]. Still, this is an example of ASSHOLES rewriting History just so they can make a "softer" story...or whatever the F*** they were thinking! The Vikings had a 'gene' that is related to Brain-Chemistry - MANY of them have what is called "Double-Long" serotonin transporter or 'two-long type serotonin transporter' - this Gene makes people more FEARLESS, BOLD, DISINHIBITED & yet, Adventurous [28]! On the other hand, there is a significant portion of SWEDEN, in particular, which has (mainly) "short" Serotonin-transporter genes [29]. This essentially means that those who are 'from' Northern Sweden & South-Eastern Sweden are more likely to have MORE Serotonin 'trapped' in their Brain...kinda' like being on a PERMANENT SSRI/anti-depressant; which makes SENSE - because Scandinavia has some of the LOWEST Depression rates in the World [30]. Whereas the Northern & Western NORWEGIANS (of Norway) tend to have smaller Amygdala's, less FEAR - and more inclined to Bold, Fearless, Egocentric type behavior [31]. This is ALSO consistent with those parts of Norway - being filled with more RECKLESS & Pompous drivers on the Road [32].
5. The ACTN3 Gene "My Muscles are BETTER than Yours": Indeed, NORWEGIANS and generally NORTHERNERS have the most STRENGTH, most "strongmen" who set WORLD-RECORDS were from Northern Europe [33]. Some of them having names like "The Viking" [34] and "HalfThor [35]. ...You might wonder WHAT does this have to do with 'Mental Health'? Well, because it BOOSTS the Confidence of a Population when they KNOW they are the 'Strongest' (literally). This gene DOES actually have 'cousin genes' that AFFECT the Brain (increasing Narcissistic Behavior). Although on average, the GREEKS are about 7 times as Narcissistic as even the "WORST" Norwegians [study]...but to be fair, Greece has SOMETHING to be proud of - they have some of the Worlds BIGGEST families (per household) [35] and have been a MAJOR host of the Olympic Games in History [36].

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