When sad or stressed, some people choose to be alone or do negative things to vent what they feel. In fact, in our bodies there are endorphins that can provide positive energy. It is just, the emergence of these hormones may need to betrigger.
Endorphins are chemicals like morphine that can be produced naturally by the body and have a role in helping reduce pain while triggering positive feelings. Endorphins are produced by the pituitary gland and the human central nervous system.
Know the Functions of Endorphins
In addition to acting as an analgesic, which means reducing the perception of pain, 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 sex 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 spicy chili. When a person starts eating chocolate, the body will release endorphins which make a person feel calmer. Meanwhile, the hotter the chili is, the more endorphins are likely to be. Try not to overdo it, because it might actually interfere with your digestion.
How to Trigger Endorphins
In addition to food, one of the main triggers for releasing endorphins is exercise. Research shows that exercise is an effective way to treat depression or stress. Both mild depression and moderate depression. Exercise can also help you deal with anxiety, improve sleep, and increase self-confidence.
When you do exercise, your body will release endorphins to reduce pain and provide positive energy. You can do sports such as swimming, cycling, jogging or yoga. The effect of this exercise is also good for pregnant women. For emotional calm and social support, try joining an exercise class at the gym. For example, take a yoga class or invite your relatives to do sports together.
In general, it is recommended to exercise three or four times a week. Do at least 30 minutes in each exercise. Make sure not to force your body to exercise for the full 30 minutes if you're not used to it. For starters, you can start exercising for 15-20 minutes, then gradually increase the duration.
In addition to exercise, you can also do physical activities to trigger endorphins, including gardening, cleaning the house, working, shopping, dancing, cycling and other activities that stimulate the physical. Several other activities, such as orgasming during sex or masturbation, including masturbating during pregnancy, can also stimulate the production of endorphins.
In times of stress or sadness, don't let yourself dwell too long. Do something that makes you feel better. One of them is by doing sports or doing physical activity to trigger the production of endorphins that can trigger positive feelings. If stress or sadness hits and you feel you can't handle it, talk to a psychiatrist or psychologist further.