There are many chemicals in our body and brain, including hormones and neurotransmitters, which make up the neurochemical sense of love. There are two primary parts to love, which are the attraction and attachment. Each involves a different "chemical cocktail". Some areas of the brain light when you experience love in stages.
Which brain areas are involved in love?
The brain is split into left and right hemispheres, each with different functions. The right hemisphere is responsible for feelings, creativity, imagination and holistic thinking. The left hemisphere is responsible for logic, reasoning, planning and analytical thinking. It is said in science that the right hemisphere is the domain of love.
We know from brain imaging studies that two main areas of the brain become active when someone is experiencing romantic love. The first are the homes in the media insula (also associated with instinct), and the other is the anterior cingulate cortex, which produces euphoric feelings.
Together, these brain areas are responsible for the feeling of being in love a very happy and natural thing.
in the early stages of love, other areas of the brain such as the caudate nucleus and the ventral tegmental areas become active. These areas are flooded with dopamine, which is what makes love to feel as "high". Dopamine is also called the "love drug" as it may seem addictive.
Which brain chemicals involved in attraction?
The first stages of love are filled with infatuation, lust and desire. Lust is regulated by our primary sex hormones, estrogen and testosterone. Desire involved our whole body because it contains a rush of adrenaline (epinephrine), the same chemicals involved in the fight or flight response. A similar physiological reaction occurs which increases heart rate and alertness, dilates pupils and stimulates the sweat glands
When you experience romantic love, there is an increase of three central neurotransmitter :. Serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. Serotonin surges influence the feelings of infatuation. Dopamine is also released. This influences the integration of emotion and thought. It also stimulates the hypothalamus to release of sex hormones. Dopamine is also triggered by excitement, novelty and risk. Dopamine and norepinephrine together also produces euphoric and addictive feelings.
Which brain chemicals are involved in the attachment?
After the first "fall in love" stage, people begin to feel more relaxed and comfortable in the presence of their partner. When the relationship more stable, other brain chemicals such as oxytocin and vasopressin, begin to take over.
oxytocin, also known as the "cuddle hormone" is released after sex and physical condition. He is involved in feelings of closeness and intimacy. Oxytocin is released by touch, like kissing, caressing and hugging as well. It is also published by talking to our partners which is why communication is essential to the long term success of a relationship. In fact, oxytocin is fundamental to the maintenance of life romantic attachments.
vasopressin, also known as the "hormone of monogamy," couples influences to be faithful to each other. Animal studies have shown that inhibition of vasopressin causes couples to become less dedicated the each other.
There is no doubt that love is a biologically driven emotion. the concoction of these chemicals varies according to which a phase relationship person is experiencing. the chemical wellness such as serotonin and dopamine dominates the early stages. the subsequent steps of the deepest love within a relationship are characterized by bonding, intimacy and often monogamy. at this stage, the brain releases oxytocin and vasopressin. We can conclude science that love is not a mystery after all and we have lots of information on the duration lasting and deeply affectionate relationships are sustained over the long term.
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