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Why does the body nautrally produce endorphins?
I know that the brain will produce more in times of extreme pain, and child birth etc.
But why does the brain produce a level of these little buggers daily?
My father is of the opinion that it is simply painful to live.
He claims that once a body becomes used to heightened levels of opiates, the brain will cease to produce it's daily dose of endorphins.
Hence withdrawal when opiate intake ceases.
I have my doubts, and would love some oppinions on the matter.
Cheers.
I know that the brain will produce more in times of extreme pain, and child birth etc.
But why does the brain produce a level of these little buggers daily?
My father is of the opinion that it is simply painful to live.
He claims that once a body becomes used to heightened levels of opiates, the brain will cease to produce it's daily dose of endorphins.
Hence withdrawal when opiate intake ceases.
I have my doubts, and would love some oppinions on the matter.
Cheers.
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Endorphins are neurotransmitters found in the brain, which help relieve pain, make us feel pleasure and happiness. That's why they are produced all the time - not just when we have pain - but to give us a feeling of general well-being. In the brains of people who suffer from depression, these neurotransmitters misfire, making the person feel sad for no apparent reason! So I think your dad is wrong if he thinks it's because life is painful that our brains produce endorphins. Quite a few people who who abuse drugs and alc...
Answer Date: 05:01am 08/05/08
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I like to think of those as healthy drugs!! or gods gift!!
Answer Date: 02:07pm 09/02/08
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