By Namita S Kalla | May 1, 2025 | Image: Canva
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Love brain refers to the neurological changes that happen when you’re in love; from elevated dopamine, energy levels, and more
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It triggers dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin, causing euphoria, emotional sensitivity, energy boosts, and deep attachment
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When you’re in love, dopamine levels in your brain increase. This feel-good hormone causes the euphoric feeling of being in love
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When you see someone you love, your heart rate can increase. This is a physical response triggered by the release of adrenaline
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Love can reduce anxiety and fear. The brain produces oxytocin, the “love hormone,” which helps you feel calm, secure, emotionally safe
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Your pupils may dilate when looking at your partner. This physiological response is due to the brain’s desire to take in more of their image
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Love can make you feel more energised and enthusiastic. Increased serotonin levels boost mood and motivation
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When you’re in love, your emotions become more intense. You may feel more sensitive to your partner’s words or actions
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Love often causes obsessive thinking about your partner. This is linked to changes in the brain’s reward system