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OPENHOUSE with Louise Rumball and leading therapists
72 - HEARTBREAK - How to heal heartbreak ft. neuroscientist, Emily McDonald
Jan 24, 2023
50:39
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- Understanding the brain changes during heartbreak can help individuals cope with the emotional turmoil and take necessary steps for healing.
- To speed up the withdrawal process after a breakup, strategies like taking 5-HTP supplements, practicing gratitude, and engaging in self-care activities can be effective in shifting focus away from the ex-partner and promoting emotional regulation.
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Impact of Heartbreak on the Brain
When going through heartbreak, the brain shifts its focus from cognitive thinking to emotional systems, causing a loss of rationality. Oxytocin, the love and bonding hormone, decreases after a breakup, leading to withdrawal symptoms and a loss of natural pain relief. The reward system in the brain is affected, resulting in a drop in serotonin and an increase in cortisol and dopamine, which can drive a desire to reunite with the ex-partner. Stress levels rise due to the decrease in serotonin, leading to difficulty in critical thinking. Understanding these brain changes can help individuals cope with heartbreak and take necessary steps for healing.
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