Recently I heard my
roommates early morning argument (which BTW woke me up) about the usage of
toxic substances like marijuana by Hindu sadhus in Himalayas. I don’t know the
right or wrong about its usage. But was always fascinated about the effects of neurochemical
stimulants. So I started searching for it. I accidently fumbled upon the neurochemical
known as dopamine. Also some other interesting facts like discovery of DNA structure,
psychoanalysis theories by the famous Sigmund Freud and Coca-Cola were made
when they were high.
This is the hormone released during
the sense of pleasure. And there are many instances when these are secreted.
Instances like falling in love, been religious, meditation, and yoga or by
smoking marijuana. That’s the reason why people feel low during break-ups, or
when they miss their doss of marijuana. When a person is high or in love the
feeling of pleasure addicts them to it. Thus the sudden decrease in the level
causes anxiety, depression and low feeling. As drugs and love are external
factors and almost uncontrollable there is an importance of meditation and
religiousness in the any culture. These two things can be controlled by the
person himself. As the modern scientist made some discoveries when high, Some
Indian rishis made them by practicing yoga and meditation.
Hope the understanding
of this chemical locha can be useful in our lives and choose things wisely. We
can see many people undergo depression post hear breaks and destroy their lives
on drugs. It’s not that you shouldn't love, but just understand the reason and
work on the post heart break traumas. We have some other healthy options like
meditation, yoga or been religious. So choose wisely. J
