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Why People Snap & The Best Ways to Mend a Broken Heart

Something You Should Know

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Dopemine and Heartbreak

When you are in love, your brain is being hit with dopemine. Dopermean that there's an addictive quality to pursuing a mate. You're fed by this sudden gap you've been hitting the reward centre of the brain. And when that person isn't feeding it, there's a desire to find that yourself. But i don't think we should feel too embarrassed or cross it ourselves if we find ourselves exhibiting that behaviour after a break up.

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