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Are You being hijacked? This episode explores the hormonal effects of anger, depression, anxiety, sexuality, moods, and infidelity. And it's Physiology.
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Welcome, Welcome. I hope all is well with you, your family, and your friends. Have you been able to take advantage of the information? Have you been able to make a difference in your life? Don't worry if the changes seem small because even the slightest win will make a huge difference.
With an adjustment of a couple of degrees, while riding in an airplane, you would end up in a different country if you went a few thousand miles.
Good for you, and celebrate every triumph. Even non-wins should be acknowledged because honest attempts must be honored. After all, you did try.
Another influence might be hijacking your navigation system.
It's incredible what happens with your mind and body when making decisions. And also during and after those thoughts turn into actions.
You may be experiencing hormonal surges or suffering from the absence of hormonal surges. Of course, we cannot use this as an excuse for self-destructive behavior. But Knowing about the effects of chemicals produced by our brains and bodies can help create a better life for us and the people we interact with.
For instance, if you stress yourself about everything
Stress causes the body to activate the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands flood the body with stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. Cortisol is essential to blood pressure regulation and the normal functioning of several body systems, including cardiovascular, circulatory, and male reproduction.
So your blood flow is fluctuating, causing abnormal oxygenation in your body. The brain needs a regulated oxygen supply. Your red blood cells need oxygen to function correctly. The cells need oxygen for metabolism, which creates carbon dioxide as a waste product.
So as you can see, anxiety and stress cause automated responses from your system. However, you can take an easy and effective action during these episodes in the form of slow deep inhalation and exhilaration.
Hold a second or two between them, Then three or four quick breaths. Your system will be shocked and help push you out of the induced state.
Of course, every self-induced hormone isn't all bad.
During sexual activity, as oxytocin is released, it "acts as emotional super glue between partners." Conversely, vasopressin affects men more, which "helps a man bond to his partner and instills a protective instinct toward his partner and children."
So, ladies, if you were wondering why you can't get rid of a man you have slept with, now you know why. I'm not condoning the behavior, but stalking, scratched cars, and violent episodes can also culminate from an emotional lack of discipline and a heavy surge of vasopressin.
Several female clients and friends have had issues with porn addiction from their men and infidelity. Often they feel like the man is an uncontrolled "sex maniac" and cannot understand why he seeks other outlets when they choose not to satisfy his sexual desires.
'The problem is that when a man has an orgasm, the main hormone released is dopamine — the pleasure hormone. And this surge can be addictive,' says Dr Ghosh. That's why so many more men tend to suffer from sex addiction.
In addition, if the relationship has little or no pleasure in the other facets of the relationship. Sex represents the main dopamine release. If this is not recognized, the woman will think, all I did was turn him down. But she is starving him from the source of an addictive hormone. I specialize in communication as an experienced communication coach. I have revealed mutually beneficial communication solutions for a wide variety of couples.
Many of them were able to activate a relationship ten times better than it ever was.
Your body produces stress hormones (cortisol and adrenaline) in response to a threat or fear (either real or perceived.) These steroid hormones help you cope and prepare for action. If there is nothing to act on, you are left feeling anxious.
You can think of this as pressing the gas/accelerator pedal with the brake pedal down.
This condition is often called the "Fight or Flight" mode. But really, it is better described as "Fight, Flight, or Freeze" mode.
When you experience real or imagined fear, your amygdala (a small organ in the middle of your brain) goes to work. It alerts your nervous system, which sets your body's fear response into motion. Stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline are released.
Then the problem becomes The frontal lobe, located behind the forehead, which does much of the work of complex thinking, like planning, imagining, making decisions, and reasoning becomes less active.
Nature's way of helping us is because if you are about to be run over by a car or attacked, this is not the time to start reasoning. It is the time to get away. Blood flow intensifies into the muscles and nerves of the legs and arms so that you can activate the action.
As you can see, many actions and reactions occur when thoughts and actions occur in our lives. Our Physiological behaviors must be addressed for healthy mental, emotional, physical, and social health.
Can you see why saying "No" can be so tricky? But can you recognize the importance of being able to set the boundaries of "No?"
Next time, we will explore the dangers of hormonal addiction.
Did you get some critical information from our chat? I hope so because this kind of understanding completely changed my life. And it can do the same for you.
I hope you continue your journey with me. As we seek to understand who and what we are, we can replace drama, unhappiness, depression, anger, confusion, and anxiety with an enjoyable, peaceful, and fulfilling life.
Well, my friends, thanks again for tuning in; until next time
And as always:
Please remember to Love Yourself. You are Not Alone. You are relevant and worthy.
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