Why do we get emotional?

BY: Griffin Peek

Women

• PMS- Pre- Menstral Syndrome • Emotions- angry, sad, depressed, happy… ect.• Starts at purity showing signs of moodiness• Emotions are actually controlled through our

hormones

Changing of our moods

• neurotransmitters- dopamine and serotonin – Change brain activity thus changing your mood

• This is why we have stress or anxiety and have a change in mood

Estrogen

• Sexual neurostimulant • High levels of estrogen can cause frustration

and anxiety

Thyroid

• Thyroid hormones are in the thyroid glands and is one of the main hormones that relate to depression and sadness

Low testosterone for men

• Cause of depression and loss of energy • Mood swings • Mental health problems – Testosterone receptors in cells in the brain

Biblography

• Feature, Colette BouchezWebMD. "Hormones Changes, Mood Swings, and Physical Effects." WebMD. WebMD, 2015. Web. 26 Jan. 2015.

• "Low Testosterone? How to Boost Your Emotional Health - Low Testosterone Center - Everyday Health." EverydayHealth.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 26 Jan. 2015.