Laugh at dopamine jokes

You are unhappy, probably because you lack these four happiness hormones.

First of all, the exciting molecule-dopamine.

When we eat processed foods such as sugar and rice flour, we secrete dopamine. When your needs are met, dopamine will quickly bring you a feeling of excitement and vitality. Dopamine is called a "reward" hormone, but its pleasure is fleeting, making you addicted and never satisfying you.

How to get dopamine: You can usually spend a few minutes meditating, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and give yourself some quiet time to calm your mind and relieve anxiety. In addition, adding some iron and vitamin B can also help to produce dopamine, and pay attention to the intake of meat, especially internal organs.

Second, the emotional stabilizer-serotonin

Serotonin, also known as serotonin, is very important for mood, digestion, sleep, brain function and family night rhythm. It is a natural mood stabilizer, and the low level of serotonin in the brain is related to depression. If you are emotionally unstable, often depressed or irritable, then you may need a natural emotional stabilizer-serotonin.

How to get serotonin: learn to be grateful and thank you from the bottom of your heart for everything you have. The brain will secrete serotonin, which will make us feel healthy, rich and valuable, and happiness will arise spontaneously. In addition, you can try to bask in the sun and go outdoors more, which can promote the production of vitamin D, dopamine and serotonin and relieve your mood.

Third, the hormone oxytocin.

When you are attracted to others, have friendly physical contact with others, and feel safe and trusted, your brain will release oxytocin. Oxytocin plays an important role in the relationship between people. It can help us establish intimate, trusting and healthy relationships with others, and stimulate our sense of belonging and attachment to the group.

How to get oxytocin: When we give a loving hug or actively participate in social activities, such as having dinner with someone we like, we can produce oxytocin and bring happiness to each other. In addition, listening to music and massage also helps to relax muscles and increase blood circulation. Serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin will all increase, and the stress hormone cortisol will decrease.

Fourth, natural painkiller-endorphin.

When you feel uncomfortable, painful or stressed, the brain will secrete endorphins to relieve our pain and enhance our pleasure. It is a natural painkiller for human body. Compared with dopamine, endorphins may be addictive, but they are easier to satisfy without feeling guilty. Endorphins need your efforts to be happy.

How to get endorphins: Try to do some moderate-intensity exercise, watch online jokes and comedy shows, tell jokes and eat some dark chocolate and spicy food, which will also help the brain release endorphins. In addition, hot bath, cold bath, meditation, brisk walking and massage can also increase the release of endorphins, which are also good ways to relax and become happy.