9 Hormones and their role in formation of emotions

 

How does these 9 hormones form emotions

1.Cortisole

 

Main cause of stress

In times of threat, prepares the body for survival

If stays high long enough, destroys the balance.

 

Deficit: low blood pressure, fatigue, irritability

Surplus: Anxiety,  insomnia, weak immune system

Solution: Short breaks, deep breath, meditation, light exercise

 

 2.Dopamine

 

Main cause of motivation & Reward

The engine of learning and forming habits

Driving us to reach purpose and joy

 

Deficit: irritability, lack of motivation, depression, inability to concentrate

Surplus: Addictive behaviors, desperate to find quick fix (social media, Gambling)

Solution: Small and reachable targets, Music, creative hobbies, Blocking instant pleasures

 

3.Serotonin

 

Main internal spectator

Regulating calmness and satisfaction

 

Deficit: Depression, aggression, insomnia, social anxiety

Surplus: Known as serotonine syndrome; perspiration, dizziness

Solution: Sunlight, Walking, nourishment filled with Tryptophan (nuts, eggs), Practice gratitude

4. Oxytocin

 

 

Main cause of trust & Bonding

Secreting during touch, human connection and empathy

 

Deficit: Loneliness, isolation, relationship anxieties

Surplus: Extreme attachment, improper trust

Solution: Honest connections, safe physical touch

 

5. Endorphin

 

Main cause of pain relief by Euphoria

Natural shield against pain and tourment

 

Deficit: pain sensitivity, fatique

Surplus(Temporary): negligence toward injury, excessive excitement

Soution: Cardio workouts, Spicy foods and ark chocolate, active meditation

 

 

 

6. Adrenaline

 

 

Main cause of survival & Excitement

Preparing body for urgent reaction

 

Deficit: Numbness, lack of motivation in emergency situations

Surplus: Increased heart rate, panic attack

Solution: Box breathing, Writing down emotions, calming exercises

 

7. Glutamate

 

Main Nervous transmitter in brain causing the foramtion of memory

 

Deficit: Memory problems, lack of focus

Surplus: Anxiety, insomnia, Stress

Solution: Reduction of sugar and alcohol, deep breathing, Diet filled with magnesium and Omega-3

 

8. Estrogen

 

Main cause of a healthy nervous system

Specifically in women, it creates mental and physical balance

 

Deficit: Mood swings, hot flesh

Surplus: Anxiety, irritability

Solution: Balanced diet, Enough sleep

 

9. Testosterone

 

Main cause of fearlessness, confidence

Engine that leads people to success

 

Deficit: Lack of sexual desire and motivation, low moods

Surplus: Aggression, impulsive behaviors, Lack of patience

Solution: Heavy workouts, setting reasonable goals