Chocolate - Good for Depression?
By killersmile
@killersmile (75)
Philippines
February 10, 2007 2:37am CST
is this true? i used to eat chocolate when i am sad and deppressed but nothing can make me feel good except my husband...
6 responses
@bored333girl (35)
• United States
10 Feb 07
Well, it is true in a way...
Chocolate contains the amino acid called tryptophan which converts to a neurotransmitter in the brain called serotonin which is a "feel good" neurotransmitter.
It also contains caffeine which may give you a buzz!
Im glad this simple pick me up works for you =)
@marief2rnurse (2704)
• United States
10 Feb 07
I think chocolate is a good comfort food. There's nothing wrong with leaning to food when you're depressed. In moderation though so you don't get unhealthy. You are lucky you have your husband to make you feel good. I'm glad I have my kids, they keep me happy.
@shekharj (296)
• India
10 Feb 07
Once i read in a health magazine that eating chocolates is helpful in many ways than one. it not only protects our heart but also ignites our blood circulation. what's more it's a good exercise for the teeth and tongue with a sticky chocolate.is't that?
@candela88 (50)
• Singapore
11 Feb 07
yea. a fitness instructor once told me that eating chocolates is just like when you are laughing.. the same chemical reactions go through your body. =)
i love to eat chocolates too.. it makes me calm. =D
Cheers.
@tiwsevol (84)
• Philippines
20 Jun 07
It's one of my favorite food to eat when I am really depressed. I can say its good to intake these sweet chocolates sometimes. Though it is also a fattening, be sure to burn the stored calories to maintain your healthy living. And also, chocolates are great!
