There are several causes of depression … One of the causes is a lack of serotonin. There are different factors that can affect the levels of serotonin … the most important one is stress … lack of exercise, not enough sleep, a poor diet and not enough sunshine (therefore the people in Afrika look so much happier than we).
The symptoms of low serotonin levels are beside depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, insomnia, impaired cognitive function and impulse control, and decreased interest in regular activities.
Today I listened to the CD-set “The Power of Intention” from Wayne Dyer. He told acts of kindness cause in all the participants the following:
Acts of kindness to others raise the level of serotonin
- in the one who receives the act of kindness
- in the one who gives the act of kindness
- and also in the observer.
And …
- not only is the serotonin production stimulated
- kindness also improves our immune system!!!
This is important because the winter is coming.
Imagine how wonderful the world could be when we all take this to heart … this is cheaper and healthier than pills.
Anna Christine