ELI5: seratonin vs dopamine
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What are dopamine and serotonin?
Dopamine and serotonin are like two different messenger systems in your brain that help you feel good and do things. [1][2] Dopamine is like your brain's "go" button that makes you want to do something and feel excited about it, while serotonin is more like your brain's "happy" button that helps you feel calm and good about life. [4]
What does dopamine do?
Dopamine helps your body move and helps you feel pleasure when you get a reward, like eating your favorite food or winning a game. [2][4] It's the chemical that makes you want to chase after things you enjoy.
What does serotonin do?
Serotonin helps you feel happy and calm, and it even helps your stomach work properly. [2][4] It's like your brain's way of saying "everything is okay."
Why do we need both?
You need both because dopamine gets you excited and motivated to do things, while serotonin helps you feel satisfied and peaceful about what you've done. [1][4]
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Dopamine, serotonin and endocannabinoids are key neuromodulators involved in many aspects of motivated behavior, including reward processing, reinforcement ...
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I propose that serotonin exerts a pervasive influence upon decision making by mediating the appraised meanings attached to good and bad decision outcomes.
Dopamine is involved in movement, coordination, and feelings of pleasure and reward. Serotonin is involved in emotions, but it also affects digestion and ...
In this article the positive effects of massage therapy on biochemistry are reviewed including decreased levels of cortisol and increased levels of serotonin ...
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