Riding on a high
I am completely giddy.
I'm no stranger to sudden melancholy or quick periods of hypermania and happiness-- but I've been sustaining a sense of wonder and overall good vibes for the last 4 days. It's an odd rush of phenylethylamine, dopamine, and norepinephrine flooding over my brain leaving my stomach uneasy, finger tips and toes slightly numb, easily distracted, and prone to being annoyingly chipper throughout the day. It's taking it's toll at work-- my boss thinks I'm abusing prescription prozac or have joined a cult.
I don't care though. It's a good feeling. :-))))))))
I know this current state won't last long-- it really can't as it might lead to brain and organ damage to feel this good all the time. I'd wind up the brain-chemical equivilant of a cocaine-addict I think. Still, I'm hopeful that as the norepinephrine and dopamine levels return to normal, my brain will begin releasing spurts of oxytocin and endorphins when cued correctly.
In other news, if you haven't seen the Body Worlds exhibit at MOSI - I HIGHLY suggest it.
That's all for now! Later!
I'm no stranger to sudden melancholy or quick periods of hypermania and happiness-- but I've been sustaining a sense of wonder and overall good vibes for the last 4 days. It's an odd rush of phenylethylamine, dopamine, and norepinephrine flooding over my brain leaving my stomach uneasy, finger tips and toes slightly numb, easily distracted, and prone to being annoyingly chipper throughout the day. It's taking it's toll at work-- my boss thinks I'm abusing prescription prozac or have joined a cult.
I don't care though. It's a good feeling. :-))))))))
I know this current state won't last long-- it really can't as it might lead to brain and organ damage to feel this good all the time. I'd wind up the brain-chemical equivilant of a cocaine-addict I think. Still, I'm hopeful that as the norepinephrine and dopamine levels return to normal, my brain will begin releasing spurts of oxytocin and endorphins when cued correctly.
In other news, if you haven't seen the Body Worlds exhibit at MOSI - I HIGHLY suggest it.
That's all for now! Later!