does your brain produce a natural anti-depressant?!
Question: Does your brain produce a natural anti-depressant?
that can disrupt your feeling for your basic emotions? love, care, laughter, happiness and empathy?
Answers:
It actually produces several chemicals that have these effects. They are called endorphins, and serotonin is one of them. Several hormones also effect your emotions of love, care, happiness and empathy. Two of those are called prolactin and oxytocin, which are secreted in great amounts by women while pregnant and breastfeeding. These hormones heighten the bonding experiences of parents with their children. What else would you like to know?