Roots, Branches and Buds of our emotions.

Our emotions are an affective state of consciousness in which feelings are experienced. These experiences are distinguished from cognitive and volitional states of consciousness. 

Mood is dependent on chemicals of the brain. Any imbalance in these chemicals, feelings (emotions) are off:

(1) Seratonin-: serenity, hopefulness. Low levels contribute to depression.

(2) Glutamate-: learning and memory. Agitation, compulsivity and anger are related to low levels.

3) GABA -: tranquility. GABA and Glutamate balance each other.

(4) Dopamine-: arousal, stimulation. Released during stress and pain. Decreased levels are associated with substance abuse.

Past experience that can trigger these emotions. Foods and other life style practices can impact on emotions  in a positive way.

The chart below  shows how various negative emotions affect various  parts of the body. Note the darkness cloaking envy....

Let's take responsibility for being in touch with our emotions  and dealing effectively with them.

Emotional health care for #betterliving!