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Healthy Dopamine Levels


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One of the more well-known brain chemicals is dopamine. Dopamine, the so-called "happy" neurotransmitter, plays a role in motivation, mood, memory, and movement. It is important to have healthy levels of dopamine in our bodies, meaning not too high but also not too low! 

High dopamine symptoms include anxiety, excessive energy, insomnia, and hallucinations. Low dopamine levels are associated with brain fog, mood swings, and muscle spasms. 

Today, I would like to share with you some exercises and activities which can be helpful to maintain healthy dopamine levels. Like a menu at a restaurant you get to pick the ones you like!


Exercise

10 minute Walk

10 minute Dance

5-10 minute Cardio workout

5-10 minute Stretching

20 minutes of fun exercise

5 minute Tai Chi on youtube

"Shake the tree"  


Foods

Eat foods that increase dopamine

Have a small piece of chocolate


Activities

Spend time on your hobby

Listen to your favorite music

Write into your journal

Watch a movie


Self-care

Take care of your appearance

Meditation

Call a friend

Take a warm shower

Do a self-massage


Participation question:

What does your dopamine menu look like? 


Helpful Resources:

Dopamine Foods to Avoid: How Your Diet Affects Brain Chemistry


Seeking Help 

Mental stress can cause us not to be able to see the good things in life and lead to excessive rumination or worries which can result in serious health problems. If you have serious, long-term problems with negative thinking and feeling depressed, see your doctor or talk to a therapist if they are related to any mental challenges. 

Are you looking for a therapist? 7 Cups has online, certified therapists with a paid option. For more information on what happens in online therapy at 7 Cups, Read Lisa’s (a therapist and director of therapy) explanation 

https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/WeveLaunchedTalkTherapyon7Cups_319430/

To apply for 7 Cups online therapy, click on this link (must be logged into member account) https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1


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