Feeling Good-What Emotional Intelligence Is All About
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Understanding Emotional Intelligence: Feeling Good
Summary:
Globally, many struggle with challenging emotions like anger and depression. Though depression seems widespread, it can be simplified as an intense feeling of sadness. Often, physicians prescribe medications to enhance neurotransmitter efficiency, particularly serotonin, to combat these feelings.
Keywords:
emotional intelligence, EQ, serotonin, depression, L-tryptophan, neurotransmitter, EQ coaching
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Two emotions frequently troubling many of us are anger and depression. Without delving too deeply into the causes or variations, let's recognize depression as a profound sense of feeling unwell that seems to be increasingly common worldwide.
Medications like Effexor are sometimes prescribed to aid in serotonin utilization, as depression is often linked to our inability to effectively use this neurotransmitter. Improved serotonin function correlates with mood enhancement, irrespective of external circumstances such as loss, stress, or chronic pain.
For those keen on developing their emotional intelligence, managing your emotions and understanding others' is crucial. Emotional intelligence involves harmonizing the brain, body, and soul for overall wellness.
Serotonin, the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, is essential for mood regulation and sound judgment. Low serotonin levels can cause anxiety and depression. While antidepressants enhance serotonin availability, they don't increase its production. L-tryptophan, found in foods like turkey, pork, bananas, and walnuts, can help boost serotonin naturally. Vitamins B6 and magnesium are also beneficial.
It's important to incorporate these nutrients into your diet, especially as you age, since serotonin receptors tend to decrease significantly with age.
Low serotonin can lead to difficulty managing strong emotions, impulsivity, aggressive behavior, poor judgment, and self-destructive tendencies. For instance, animals in studies with lowered serotonin demonstrate more risk-taking behaviors.
Enhancing serotonin can also be achieved through talk therapy and aerobic exercise, such as jogging or dancing, according to psychiatrist Joseph Glenmullen. Counseling and coaching offer valuable support through conversation.
Some experts suggest that exposure to increased light can improve serotonin levels, as seen in treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D., highlights that light intensity plays a crucial role in this process.
Full-spectrum light, beneficial in agriculture for calming animals and improving their health, appears to have positive effects on humans too, potentially lowering cholesterol when accompanied by sunlight exposure.
In contrast, non-full-spectrum lighting may induce stress-related hormones, commonly found in workplace environments. Additionally, activities like gazing at water, engaging in spiritual practices, and taking cruises are believed to boost serotonin.
Though L-tryptophan supplements are controversial, the natural methods mentioned here are generally accessible and free of side effects. However, if you're struggling with persistent negative feelings, it's important to seek professional help and consult a physician before starting any treatment.
Looking for a change? Try taking a sunny stroll by a river, enjoy a turkey sandwich, and connect with an Emotional Intelligence (EQ) coach.
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