I lost something, do you know what it is? Why do running sometimes make me happy and encountering problems make me depressed? Why do I feel sad when I lose love? Why does traveling make me feel relaxed? These are our neurons at work. Let’s talk about the heads of state who mobilize our emotions.
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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is secreted by the brain. It is mainly responsible for the brain’s lust. It feels like it transmits information about excitement and happiness, such as love and friendship. It is also related to addiction, such as smoking and alcoholism, which are all related to the amount of dopamine. Addicts are controlled by dopamine when they are "flying in the clouds", and the sense of satisfaction they experience is the same mechanism at work.
German researchers say dopamine helps improve memory, a finding that could help treat Alzheimer's disease. Dopamine can treat depression; dopamine deficiency can cause a person to lose the ability to control muscles. In severe cases, the patient's hands and feet may vibrate involuntarily or lead to Parkinson's disease. Some scientists have found that dopamine can help further treat Parkinson's disease. Treatment consists in restoring dopamine levels in the brain and controlling the condition.
The happiness of dopamine is usually about satisfying one's own desires, achieving goals, and getting rewarded for your efforts. It is a short-term pleasure and is considered a reward mechanism. It belongs to the "reward center" of the brain. Dopamine is produced by happiness. Life will make people happier.
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Endorphins are a type of endogenous peptide substance produced in the body with similar effects to morphine, which can relieve discomfort. It can combine with morphine receptors to produce It has the same analgesic effect and euphoria as morphine and opiates. Equivalent to a natural analgesic. The use of drugs can increase the secretion of endorphins in the brain.
In the eyes of many people, the spicier it means the more refreshing it is. About 1/3 of the people in the world enjoy the joy of eating chili peppers every day. Spicy is not a taste, but a " Painful feeling”. Taking peppers as an example, when capsaicin combines with saliva, a message substance called P is produced, which transmits a pain signal to the brain. After the brain feels pain, it will launch a corresponding relief mechanism and release a neurotransmitter called endorphins. Creates a feeling similar to pleasure in the human body, which we mistake as coming from the spiciness itself.
If you feel pain when doing something, endorphins will compensate you and give you a sense of pleasure, allowing you to persevere and not be afraid to do it again next time. It is derived from pain and has analgesic properties. When the body is stimulated by pain, endogenous opioid peptides are released to combat pain.
When you run, swim, ski, ride a bicycle, or exercise for a long time, the glycogen in the muscles is used up, leaving only oxygen, and endorphins are secreted. Under the stimulation of endopeptides, people's body and mind are in a relaxed and happy state, the strength of the immune system is strengthened, and people can fall asleep smoothly and eliminate insomnia.
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Serotonin is found in some plants and fungi and affects people's appetite, drive (appetite, sleep, sex) and mood.
Many health problems are related to low levels of serotonin in the brain, which can improve sleep, reduce irritability, bring joy and happiness, bring people more happiness, and strengthen love.
If serotonin levels drop further, the condition is often accompanied by feelings of stress and boredom, which can lead to depression, including irritability, anxiety, fatigue, chronic pain and restlessness.
When it drops below the required number, people will have problems such as difficulty concentrating, which will indirectly affect personal planning and organizational abilities.
People often use "so angry that they lose their mind" to describe a person's anger. In fact, it does not necessarily mean that there is no reason in the brain, but it may be that the part of the brain responsible for reason lacks a signaling substance. --Serotonin helps.
Studies have shown that chocolate can increase the concentration of serotonin in the brain, and the more serotonin, the happier you are. In addition to chocolate, plums, eggplants, tomatoes, pineapples, and walnuts can also increase serotonin to control premenstrual syndrome.
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Oxytocin is also an accomplice of Internet addiction. Oxytocin is synthesized and secreted by neurons in the supraoptic nucleus and paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus to help women give birth and secrete milk. However, it is not exclusive to women. Both men and women secrete oxytocin, which is often produced by trust and physical contact.
Because of its role in promoting intimate relationships, oxytocin will further strengthen the trust relationship between each other and achieve a virtuous cycle. It is often vividly called the "love hormone".
Using QQ or WeChat for 10 minutes will increase oxytocin by 13%. In the process, we feel less stressed, happier, and have a feeling akin to being surrounded by love.
Oxytocin also has an effect on social shyness and autism: Oxytocin can help people who are ignored in social situations due to shyness overcome their social shyness. When you feel cheerful or have a strong sense of belonging, your heart secretes oxytocin and your stress is relieved.
Therefore, we must overcome our own desires, focus on the future and cherish the present, and do not lose ourselves for short-term happiness.
At the same time, keep moving. Appropriate physical exercise can promote the secretion of beneficial chemicals endorphins in the brain and help improve your mood. Eat a reasonable diet and rest regularly to keep your body at a balanced point.