Joyful emotions - that's what makes it through the difficult moments of life, and to cope with complex tasks. Creates a positive emotional background and help in the fight against depression and stress, the so-called hormone of joy. Knowing their characteristics and slightly adjust their habits, you will be able to increase their number and make your life more positive attitude.
The hormones of joy - what is it?
Hormones of joy called hormones, the effect of which ensures the correct functioning of the organism and supports the psycho-emotional state of a person is normal. In critical situations, in times of stress and depression, they play a major role in restoring the optimal mood to fight with the existing difficulties and trials.
The main hormones of joy believe serotonin and endorphins. The latter, in turn, holds a leading position in terms of maintaining and raising a person's mood, creating a state of euphoria, lightness, happiness. Endorphins are produced by the pituitary gland of the brain and contribute to the flow of processes that improve well-being. These processes include the normalization of the endocrine system, the analgesic effect, reduced sensitivity, improving mood.
But biologists say that can not be a hundred percent shift responsibility for the emotional state on the production of endorphins, as light joyful euphoria - is the result of complex biochemical processes that occur in the body in conjunction with the release of hormones. In particular, we note the fact that happiness is achieved by activation of another neurotransmitter - dopamine. It is also involved in the creation of a positive attitude, participating in the process of laying the responses to the actions that bring pleasure to the man. For example, great food, thrills, sex, joy of the gift, and so on.
Another pleasure hormone, serotonin, largely responsible for the intellectual development and emotional stability. If enough of this hormone, you will not experience problems such as irritability and suspiciousness in the moment when something fails. You will be more confident in yourself, your knowledge, appearance. The tendency to depression dramatically reduced, and you'll get pleasure from his success results.
Talking about the hormones of joy, you can not forget about the adrenaline, because it is it activates muscle endurance, increases mobility, availability, resistance to disease and other stresses. A feeling of power - it is a big argument in favor of a good mood!