DopamineDopamine is something that is short-term, it is the feeling of pleasure.. It involves eating, shopping, or watching something. It makes them feel good and want more. When your anticipated for a reward your levels of dopamine increase. It may lead to addiction if you are constantly longing for dopamine. Dopamine only has 5 receptors and they fuel desire and motivation. We discovered that dopamine is often misunderstood because people associate it with causing greediness and addiction. In reality, dopamine gives the sense of pleasure, reward and happiness.
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SerotoninSerotonin is the sense when you feel happy. It is known as the chemical for happiness. It is not addictive, for example hanging out with friends or family. It inspires giving like volunteering. Serotonin is long term like contentment. It is generally shared with others. Too little of serotonin leads to depression. Serotonin spreads signals across the brain touching 14 receptors. Serotonin portrayed to always cause happiness but in real life it causes anxiety. Studies by North Carolina's medical university show that anti depression drugs that increase serotonin lead to a strange and mysterious side affect. In some cases it may lead to feeling more anxious or even suicidal.
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