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Unit 6: Brain Best Answers
3. Serotonin is also known as the happy hormone. It is released when
we feel we matter, when we feel we count. It inhibits anxiety and
helps to calm the system.
Endorphins are the body’s natural pain blocker. They are released
when we exercise hard or laugh uncontrollably. They give us that
feeling of being on Cloud 9!
These natural Feel Good Chemicals are released regardless of whether it is
through helpful or unhelpful means.
E.g. We can get dopamine in helpful ways such as going for the next karate
badge or unhelpful ways, such as gambling.
