(September 28, 2017 at 12:59 pm)Hammy Wrote: So tell me, Transcended Dimensons, what's the difference between a 'real' emotion and a placebo? And how exactly are my emotions real unless they literally make me run with fear or laugh? I feel like 99% of emotions are only as real as you believe they are.
Biochemicals: endorphins, serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin.
Moods: This is not a feeling of elation. Rather, it is either a generalized and constant state of well being or non well being. For example, when the brain is in its normal, healthy state, this is a constant, chronic, 24/7 state of well being since this is the state the brain is normally supposed to be in. It is a state of mind induced by the biochemicals (or a spiritual state in a spiritual universe). Likewise, if you were in a constant, low-grade, depressed state of mind, then this would be a depressed mood.
Mood states give our lives a constant and stable perception of good or bad value in our lives. It's no different than how we constantly see objects and our whole entire world through our sight. This is the divine light and spiritual darkness taking on a constant and stable form. Take note that, in my writing, I talk only about emotions being the source of value in our lives. But moods are also to be included as well. So, when you read my theory, also incorporate moods.
Feelings/Emotions: Both terms can be used interchangeably to describe moments of elation. For example, if you felt excited over a new movie, video game, or felt intense love, then these are feelings/emotions. They are, again, states of mind induced by the biochemicals (or spiritual states in a spiritual universe). Likewise, if you felt completely miserable due to an emotionally traumatic life event, then this would be a miserable feeling/emotion.
Feelings/emotions are far more powerful and profound states of mind than moods, according to my whole theory. They give a person's life a much greater and more profound perception of good or bad value. It would be like having moments of enhanced vision through your sight. This would be the divine light and spiritual darkness taking on powerful forms. In addition to the positive mood, I also require the positive emotions to drive and inspire me to enjoy my life, hobbies, and compose.
Positive Mood And Emotion: A positive emotion would be a feeling of love, joy, sexual arousal, or excitement. It would be a euphoric state. A positive mood would just be a stable and constant state of well being.
Negative Mood And Emotion: A negative emotion would be a feeling of despair, anger, sadness, hopelessness, or anguish. It would be a dysphoric state. A negative mood would just be a stable and constant state of non well being such as a depressed mood. Based upon my own personal experience, I can tell you that, for me, the miserable and hopeless states of mind I have been through due to emotional trauma and negative obsessive thinking is the absolute worst negative emotional state to be in.
