I sometimes have a chocolate addiction. but i haven't felt those cravings for some time. i suspect that is the reason why i allow myself to be so mean and unloving to myself. telling myself things like "i really see no hope in trying anymore" and "this is useless" and well lots lots of other worse things
The reason why women are more addicted to chocolate is because of the hormone progesterone which is important in ovulation and the menstrual cycle. i didn't do well in biology so i did some research and they say that progesterone induces fat storage and the level of fat in the blood drops, thus prompting a craving for fat.
the other female hormone in the menstrual cycle is estrogen and a drop in its level(during PMS) causes a drop in the brain chemical serotonin (the chemical that keeps us calm). thats why we get crabby, moody and just behave illogically.
Chocolate contains phenylethylamine, a chemical that some people describe as giving them the feeling of being in love. it is often referred to as "optimal brain happiness". chocolate also contains theobromine which provides a caffeine like effect.
so i'm gonna start on a new experiment, to eat a piece of chocolate everyday and see whether there is improvement in my level of optimism and positivity. besides, chocolate is yummay... so no harm in giving myself a good treat everyday. heehee
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