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Brain Best Answers
1. When are 5C Needs are met well, we feel great.
This is because natural ‘Feel Good’ chemicals are
released into our system.
2. We can remember the four main chemicals as the word
‘DOSE’: ‘Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin & Endorphins.
3. These natural ‘feel good chemicals’ cause our body to feel
calm and happy. They help us to focus, plan, problem-solve
and engage with others..
Dopamine is released when we anticipate something good
happening and when we achieve or get something we want.
It’s the ‘Yes! I did it’ reward hormone.
