Endorphin, also known as endorphin or endorphin, is an endogenous (pituitary secretion) morphine-like biochemical synthetic hormone. It is an amino compound (peptide) secreted by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus of vertebrates. It can combine with morphine receptors and produce the same analgesic effect and euphoria as morphine and opiates. It is equivalent to a natural analgesic. Drugs can increase the secretion of endorphins.
Endorphins are a kind of endogenous peptides with morphine-like effects produced by the body itself. In addition to the analgesic function, these peptides also have many other physiological functions, such as regulating body temperature, and cardiovascular and respiratory functions. Endorphins are the general name of neuropeptides with morphine-like activity.
What is the difference between dopamine and endorphin?
The main differences between dopamine and endorphin are different production sites, different effects on the human body, and different mechanisms of action.
1. Generating part. Dopamine is a catecholamine neurotransmitter synthesized by the substantia nigra cells in the brain. Endorphins are biochemical synthetic hormones secreted by the pituitary gland and amino compounds secreted by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus of vertebrates.
2. Effect on the human body. Dopamine has β In the clinic, receptor agonism is mostly used to treat shock symptoms caused by myocardial infarction, trauma, endotoxic sepsis, cardiac surgery, renal failure, congestive heart failure, and so on. Endorphins have the effect of calming pain, mainly by combining with morphine receptors to produce the same effect as morphine, so as to make the human body feel happy and alleviate the pain of the human body.
3. Mechanism of action. The mechanism of action of dopamine belongs to the reward mechanism. For example, after winning a prize, dopamine secretion makes the human body feel happy. The mechanism of action of endorphins is a compensation mechanism. For example, the secretion of endorphins after long-term exercise can make the human body feel happy and make the human body stick to it better.
How happy are self-disciplined people? Beat dopamine with endorphins
Endorphins are the feeling that you feel very happy after running a marathon, that you are very good, and that you have a sense of achievement. This feeling is caused by it.
Sense of achievement is often related to endorphins secreted by the brain. However, the production of endorphins is very stingy, requires hard work and sweat, and requires certain intensity and time.
Because it is not a reward mechanism in essence, but a compensation mechanism. If you do something, such as fitness, which is painful, your body will secrete endorphins to compensate. People who have long-distance running experience will find that there is a wonderful pole in the process of running. Before that point, people will feel very tired; Once you pass that point, your body will be full of energy and excitement. The more you run, the easier it will become. This is because when the amount of exercise exceeds a certain stage, the body will secrete endorphins.
When a student who has been in a cold window for 12 years enters an ideal university, the content of endorphins in his blood sample must exceed the standard; Farmers who have worked hard for a year see the scene of fruitful harvest; For lovers who meet again after a long separation after suffering, the moment they see their beloved, the endorphins must surge.
Dopamine is cheap and easy to get. Many things can make you produce dopamine without effort, such as sweets, sleep, games, and shopping. These things often make people addicted to them. They will also steal your time, wear away your willpower and destroy your upward power unconsciously.
The production of endorphins is the result of both physical and mental efforts. The happiness that brings us is precious and rare. But it makes our hearts full, calm, recognize ourselves, and full of confidence in the future.
The most terrible thing is that when people get used to dopamine, a fast and easy way to get happiness, they will gradually lose their curiosity to explore the unknown, and it is difficult to do things that require high investment to get happiness, such as learning, reading, and thinking.
This is also why excellent people are trying to get rid of dopamine and chase endorphins.
The next time you want something, pay attention to distinguish whether you really want it or dopamine is working. Endorphins are the joy of seeing all the mountains after climbing to the top, and dopamine is the joy of basking in the sun and eating snacks at the bottom of the mountain. Which of the two pleasures would you choose?
Real high-level and lasting happiness requires hard work.