Part 4 Of The Happy Chemical Series: Oxytocin

Why Humans Need Humans 💜 Content Warning This article discusses trauma, addiction, depression, grief, isolation, and unhealthy relationship patterns. Introduction When most people think about happiness, they think about excitement. They think about achieving a goal, getting a promotion, buying something they’ve wanted, falling in love, or experiencing a moment of joy. Those experiences certainly affect our brains, but one of our most important “happy chemicals” isn’t really about happiness at all. It’s about connection. … Continue reading Part 4 Of The Happy Chemical Series: Oxytocin