Special Mom’s blog

I remember an old Tamil movie. A person is sitting in the marriage hall watching the bride and groom tie the knot. All of a sudden, he starts crying. When asked why, he replied what would happen if the bride’s saree caught fire to the lamp that is being lit? It could spread all around and he could die in the process. I was a little girl when I saw this movie. So much negativity with this person.

I studied insurance in school. You sell insurance based on something bad is going to happen. I have also heard financial planners talk about our future. Nothing is fun in their talk. If a person who has negative thoughts running in their minds talking to a financial planner or an insurance agent is not going to help them.

Going for a walk, talking to a good friend, looking at nature all helps deal with negative thoughts. I am not a pet person, but for many pets help when they are sad.

Personally, I love chanting shlokas (hymns in praise of the God) and going to the gym. In fact, when I look at those active people my brain releases endorphins.

These are the four hormones that cause our moods to swing back and forth. Here is the link if you want to know more.

Four Happy Hormones | Parkinsons NSW

Dopamine is the rewarding chemical. An example of this is celebrating a little win.

Oxytocin is the love hormone. Example of this is playing with the baby or a dog.

Serotonin is the mood stabilizer. Example for it is meditation.

Endorphin is the pain killer. Example for this is laughing or exercising.

We think of the brain as something that solves problems and being intelligent. But the neurons play a much bigger role. A science that needs more study to help more people who have depression, anxiety and other mental disorders.

Have a great July all.