Pleasure Chemicals Series Serotonin | Dopamine | Oxytocin | GABA | Endorphins Introduction Are you feeling stressed, agitated, depressed, fatigued, or having changes in your attitude? Are these changes making it difficult for you to manage your everyday responsibilities? It could be the fault of one of the pleasure chemicals in your brain–chemicals like serotonin,…
Pleasure Chemicals Series Serotonin | Dopamine | Oxytocin | GABA | Endorphins Introduction This week, we are continuing our pleasure chemicals series with a look at a hormone associated with love and other positive social feelings: Oxytocin. This series looks at what chemicals in the brain might be contributing to your good or bad mood,…
Pleasure Chemicals Series Serotonin | Dopamine | Oxytocin | GABA | Endorphins Introduction When you are experiencing a low mood that is interfering with your ability to take care of yourself or your day-to-day responsibilities, there are probably chemicals in your brain responsible. Some of the chemicals that might be lacking include serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin,…
Pleasure Chemicals Series Serotonin | Dopamine | Oxytocin | GABA | Endorphins Introduction There are several different chemicals in the body that help us maintain a positive outlook on life and defend against depression, anxiety, or executive dysfunction. These chemicals include serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins, and gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). If your body is not…