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| Serotonin Mood stabilizer – Meditation, mindfulness – Praying – Sun exposure – Sitting or walking in nature – Listening to relaxing music – Swimming – Relaxing activities, e.g. mandala painting, creating crafts | Endorphin Pain relief, euphoria – Vigorous physical exercise – Laughter, watching comedy – Dark chocolate |
| Dopamine Reward chemical: satisfaction, pleasure, motivation – Eating – Self-care activity – Completing a task – Celebrating little wins – Achieving goals | Oxytocin Love hormone, social bonding – Giving compliments – Doing something nice for someone – Playing with a cat, dog, baby – Holding hands – Getting and giving a massage – Physical affection, hugging, caressing, cuddling – Satisfying sex |
| Melatonin Sleep hormone – Melatonin supplement – Dim light before sleep – Complete darkness during sleep – Reducing screen time – Sun exposure during the day – Relaxing activities | |
TBD Add: Which foods, herbs, supplements contribute to each.