It essentially counters the effect of cortisol, which is the stress hormone in our bodies. They pick up on socially intimate and bonding experiences and are released, creating feelings of closeness and calm. Consider this: Oxytocin receptors are like antennae throughout your body. They say: “Be afraid to hug anyone.” And many are. After all, it’s the “love” that makes your house a “home.” But seriously, when you are not able to be near or hold your friends and family, the attachment system in your brain and body is amiss and can make you feel unhinged. Indeed, chocolate gives you energy, which of course can be used to buy more chocolate. Chocolate is Nature’s way of making up for Mondays. To our hormonal system and brain it feels as though we are being fed bits of the most finger-licking and mouth watering chocolate you can imagine all day long. Our attachment system forms a bond with loved ones, and they actually become a part of us. How often do you see or hug your family or friends these days? Some of our relationships are affectionate, soothing, and even uplifting. ![]() Apparently, California’s new four seasons are: Fire, Flood, Earthquakes, and Riots. But guess what: No work boots were stolen during the riots. Apparently, looting is the new undocumented shopping and is perfectly legal. If someone states her opinion, it’s freedom of speech but if you state yours, it’s suddenly hate and intolerance. Many of us are becoming increasingly sad and angry at the hypocrisy that has become nearly impossible to stomach. Try taking some deep, relaxing breaths and simply observe your ideas and opinions coming and going. The more we focus and fixate on them, the more power we actually give them. The bleak, black thoughts we are having these days may cause us great suffering. The truth is sometimes you have to lose your mind to come to your senses. Don’t you wish losing weight was as easy as losing your mind?īelieve me, you’d lose your mind trying to understand mine. Nearly everyone you speak to feels either frightened, angry, out of control, or like they are losing what’s left of their mind. If you are not having dark, depressing thoughts as of late, consider yourself one of the lucky ones.
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