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Does doing things that make you happy release dopamine in the body?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Dopamine is a pleasure hormone that can be release by engaging in pleasurable activities.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/18/2021

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

No. Dopamine is "released" in the brain, not the body as a whole. And "release" is a drastic simplification of what actually happens in neurotransmission. It's like reducing the Space Shuttle orbiter to the simplicity of a 4-cylinder Chevy.

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/20/2021

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