Mind or Hormones? |
We often have felt sad without knowing why? Have you ever woken up one morning feeling unlike yourself, finding even the smallest inconvenience difficult to handle, or wanting to cry when nothing particularly upsetting has happened? Perhaps you have blamed yourself for being too sensitive, or simply incapable of handling life.
But what if understanding these moments requires us to look beyond our thoughts?
We tend to treat emotions as entirely psychological experiences. Rarely do we stop to consider the intricate biological processes taking place within us.
The human body is not merely a vessel that carries the mind. It is an interconnected system in which the brain, hormones, nervous system, and environment constantly interact. The chemicals involved in these processes do not determine every emotion we experience, but they can influence our stress responses, motivation, sleep, and mood.
Cortisol, commonly known as the stress hormone, helps us respond to challenges. Dopamine participates in motivation, learning, and reward. Serotonin........