| Factor | Effect on Dopamine | Resulting Feeling |
| Tyrosine Diversion | Raw materials are used for adrenaline instead. | Low drive/motivation. |
| Cortisol Elevation | Decreases receptor sensitivity and production. | Difficulty feeling pleasure (Anhedonia). |
| Chronic Inflammation | Disrupts the metabolic environment for dopamine. | Brain fog and fatigue. |
Dopamine can be explained as the "happy feels" in your body that makes you enjoy life moments. This chemical neurotransmitter in your body is produced to regulate your mood and movement. One way to look at it is the green light in your body that allows you to be cheerful, or that magic moment when you smell your coffee in the morning and give thanks for your amazing olfactory senses.
Of course life happens and we all know we can't be Happy all the time. Our moods can change from one day to another, from one instance to another, from one text to another. It is our responsibility to remember that we can take control of our moods and reactions. This is where Intuitive Practices can support you!
We use supportive resources to elicit elements to your inner world so it can be organized and coherent. This will open you up to self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-awareness, which will transform your external perspective in life.
For further information on the brain pathways, visit: https://www.simplypsychology.org/the-role-of-dopamine-as-a-neurotransmitter-in-the-human-brain.html#Where-is-dopamine-found
