When sad or stressed, some people choose to be alone or do negative things to vent what they feel. In fact, in our body there is an endorphin hormone that can provide positive energy. It's just that the emergence of these hormones may need to be triggered.
Endorphins are chemicals such as morphine that can be produced naturally by the body and have a role in helping to reduce pain when triggering positive feelings. The endorphin hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and the human central nervous system.
Know the function of the hormone endorphins
Aside from being an analgesic, which means reducing pain perception, endorphins can also act as sedatives. In addition, by increasing the amount of endorphins, it can function in reducing the adverse effects of stress and pain, releasing sexual hormones, increasing appetite and increasing the body's immune response.
There are various ways to trigger endorphins, including eating certain foods. For example, eat chocolate or chili peppers. When someone starts eating chocolate, the body will release endorphins which make a person feel calmer. Meanwhile, the more spicy chili is consumed, the more endorphins are likely to be. Try not to overdo it, because it might actually interfere with your digestion.
How to trigger endorphins
Aside from food, one of the main triggers for endorphin release is exercise. Research shows, exercise is an effective way to treat depression or stress. Both mild and moderate depression. Exercise can also help you overcome feelings of anxiety, improve sleep, and increase self-confidence.
When you exercise, the body releases endorphins to reduce pain and provide positive energy. You can do sports like swimming, biking, jogging or yoga. The effects of this exercise also turned out good for pregnant women. To get emotional calm and social support, try to join a gym class at the fitness center. For example, take a yoga class or invite your relatives to do exercise together.
In general, it is recommended to exercise three or four times a week. Do at least 30 minutes for each exercise. Be sure not to force your body to exercise for the full 30 minutes if you are not used to it. For starters, you can start exercising for 15-20 minutes, then gradually you can increase the duration of time.
In addition to sports, you can also do physical activities to trigger endorphins, including gardening, cleaning the house, working, shopping, dancing, cycling and other activities that move physically.
In times of stress or being sad, don't let yourself dissolve too long. Do something that can make you feel better. One of them is by doing sports or doing physical activities to trigger the production of endorphins which can trigger positive feelings. If stress or sadness strikes and you feel unable to cope, consult further with a psychiatrist or psychologist.
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