Edit How can Botox help with depression

<p><strong>Let’s explore a little further to truly understand the correlation…</strong></p> <p>When we are upset, sad, tired, frustrated and angry our facial expressions can act as a mirror of our feelings. For many, a poker face isn’t sustainable 24/7, and although we may put on a brave face for others it’s impossible to escape those facial expressions behind closed doors.</p> <p>Did you know that when you smile it activates tiny molecules in your brain that are designed to help fight stress? These marvellous molecules are called neuropeptides and they facilitate neurons in your brain, and that also, when you do allow yourself to crack a smile your brain releases dopamine, endorphins and serotonin. What more reason do we need to smile? We feel so much better, and our positivity shines through our faces to others… spreading happiness.</p> <p>These chemicals reduce anxieties and increase all happy hormones. Genuine smiles can not only change your day, but it can make a significant difference to someone else’s. Our facial expressions do so much of our talking without us even saying a word. Bringing light and positivity through an authentic smile can brighten even the darkest of days. Humour is medicinal, alongside the warmth of love whichever form that takes.</p> <p>So now you have an understanding of the chemical relationship between our expressions and the way our brains function, just imagine the messages that are transmitted to the brain when we feel down, sad and depressed. The impact of how we express our feelings at any time is dramatically reflected in the mind, and because of their close relationship, when we frown it sends those vibes to the brain.</p> <p>This phenomenon is called ‘facial feedback’. Both Charles Darwin and William James conducted studies that explore the correlation between facial movements and their impact on the brain, and when you stop and consider that it can be an ‘ah ha’ moment, along with a ‘Why didn’t I think about that’?</p>

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