I am sure you have heard of an Adrelaline High. A person perceives danger, Adreline is released allowing your heart to beat faster, and focus is suddenly stronger to handle the danger. Have you heard of a dopamine high? You have a dopaminen high when you fall in love, or have eaten your favorite comfort food. You feel contented, you are totally relaxed. Unfortunately it also makes you feel rewarded, Dopamine is a neuron that helps us learn. It rewards us if we have completed a paper on schedule. It rewards us when we help others. We encourage over eating of bad food because we are seeking that relaxed feeling. We develope addictions to gambling, shopping, etc. because we are seeking a dopamine high. We are incapable of getting it, but it doesn't stop us from trying.

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