Research shows that some people have an imbalance of neurochemicals in their brains responsible for happiness and a sense of well-being, which I believe I am one. I’m sure this played a major role in why I liked alcohol so much, well, for a while anyway.
As the fears and insecurities I had in my life grew worse, alcohol only temporarily relieved me of the unhappiness I often felt sober.
Today, I’m able to feel a sense of well-being on my own. But I admit that some days I have to do certain things to feel happier.
Click on The Neurochemicals of Happiness to read about 7 specific neurochemicals that help us feel good in life and what we can do to create more of them.
I believe that all any of us really want in life is to be happy. It’s just some of us try ways that don’t work. But no matter what our beliefs are, as to what happiness is and how to best achieve it, finding a balance in our lives is important.
It can come by way of creating more of the happy neurochemicals in our brains as mentioned. However, it can also be an emotional balance—one where we no longer feel as fearful and insecure as we once did, or as angry. In my case, both are important in my efforts to feel happier in life.