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Hormones

Dopamine is the reward anticipation hormone so you keep repeating certain actions to acquire the reward.

Serotonin

is associated with memory and learning along with sleep. An imbalance of serotonin levels increases ones propensity to become angry, experience anxiety and depression and can trigger panic attacks.

Oxytocin is termed the cuddle hormone since its level rises when we make contact wit another (barring contact initiated by anger). It is the maternal hormone and is released in large amounts during childbirth.

Endorphins are a class of hormones that raise your threshold to pain and includes adrenaline. This neurotransmitter doubles as a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands.

These are the hormones with the greatest and most direct influence on your moods and therefore stress levels.

Stay tuned for more, including touching on the blood / brain barrier and the role it plays.

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