Dopamine is a substance involved in the sensations of reward. It is one of the known as hormones of happiness. That there is a fair amount of this substance is crucial for humans. Both the excess of it and the defect, can cause serious damage to those who suffer it, and therefore, its regulation is of the utmost importance.
In addition to the reward circuits, dopamine participates in functions of attention, motivation, memory, the feeling of pleasure and motor control, among others.
To find out what can cause an excess of dopamine, what are the symptoms of such excess, the consequences it can have and how to lower excess dopamine, keep reading this Psychology-Online article.
Dopamine regulates very important functions such as memory, sleep or mood. That is why it is of great importance to regulate dopamine levels. In case of having an excess of this neurotransmitter, how can dopamine be lowered? There are two main ways to reduce excess dopamine:
Medication
As we mentioned in this same article,
Feeding
In addition, a diet rich in various foods that help to elevate serotonin it can also cause dopamine to decrease accordingly. Some of these foods are carbohydrates.
On the other hand, there is another type of food rich in L-tyrosine, which is a precursor of dopamine that would be better. avoid: caffeine, dark chocolate, duck, oatmeal, cheese, and chicken.
Finally, as we have seen, stress levels are also related to dopamine regulation. In the following article, you will find information for manage stress. One of the most effective practices is relaxation, so we leave you a video of a guided relaxation below.
This article is merely informative, in Psychology-Online we do not have the power to make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment. We invite you to go to a psychologist to treat your particular case.
