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What chemical does chocolate have that is an antidepressant and mood elevator?
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∙ 16y ago
Phenylethylamine is thought to be the main one. It helps determine levels of some chemical messengers in the brain. Others are the stimulants caffeine and theobromine and chemicals which are thought to affect the brain in a similar way to cannabis.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 7y agoIt seems to blunt the effects of certain hormones in the body. It may partially bind with estrogen receptors, so if there are strong spikes of estrogen, such partial binding can compete with the estrogen and reduce the overall effects.
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∙ 9y agoit is a true fact chocolate has some chemicals that cheers you up or makes you happy or better I heard it was Dark Chocolate but I Think it is all chocolate
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that gets released in your brain when you eat chocolate. This contributes to the feelings of improved mood.
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∙ 10y agoIts just so good. Eat it!!
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What makes you feel better when you are in a bad mood?
Music, depending on the music it can help anything. Also exercise will improve your mood. Yoga and breathing exercises can help with relaxation and improved oxygenation. Aromatherapy also works for some people to improve mood. Crying also makes you feel better, so when in a bad mood, watch a tear jerker movie and let the tears flow and you will no doubt feel better afterward. There is a chemical release with the flow of tears. Caffeine is a common mood elevator, so a cup of tea often also helps.
What is prescribed for bi polar manic depression?
one or more mood stabilizers:LithiumDepakote (or other valproate)LamictalTegretolTrileptalNeurontinTopamaxcertain antipsychoticssometimes an antidepressant, antianxiety, or other meds as symptoms occur.
Can you take Wellbutrin and ritonavir together?
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What sort of mood does Huxley try to create?
Well he tries to create the mood where fat people start crowding you in an elevator while ur trying to read about the global economy. This always happens to me on my way to rehab.
What is the antidepressant that helps reduce craving and withdrawals?
From my personal expeirence..Paxil has helped my withdrawls. It puts me in a good mood therfore eliminating the stress and anger caused by nictotine withdrawl.
Can mood disorders cause pancreatitis?
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