Genetically, our DNA is wired in a way that some people love the things that scream “Boo!” at night while others detest it. Find out why some people crave horror films while others recoil just at the thought.
show that people with variation in their GABA receptors have different levels of anxiety, fear, and stress. If your body doesn’t produce enough GABA, you will have a greater level of fear.Also, a natural way that your body strikes a balance is by producing its natural cannabinoids, which help shut off ourAn enzyme called FAAH helps break down these cannabinoids. The lower your level of FAAH, the more likely you are to quickly calm down after being startled.
Some people smoke plant-based cannabinoids because of the calming effect it has. Now the science behind it shows why pot makes you calmer.found in marijuana activates a receptor in your body that boosts serotonin production. That boost eases stress, and makes you happier and less afraid, says Rebecca Abraham, a certified cannabis nurse and founder of Acute on Chronic LLC in Illinois.increase serotonin uptake and are used to treat people with anxiety disorders,” she says.
But just because cannabis has been proven to help with anxiety and fear does not mean that it doesn’t have side effects. Abraham says a higher dose of cannabis will lead to the activation of your fight-or-flight response in the sympathetic nervous system, making you feel fear unnecessarily.Fear is also heritable trait, meaning it can be passed down from parent to child. Even twins who grew up apart from each other tend to have the sameEdie Moser, a licensed social worker and journalist in Pennsylvania, says she inherited certain fears from her dad.
“My father grew up in a lower-income family and worried about having enough. As a result, he worked excessive hours to support us,” she says. “I inherited that fear and became a workaholic who has always held down several jobs simultaneously to ensure that my financial needs would be met.”Moser says she talks to family and friends who offer support. She also engages in positive affirmation and what she calls “Godversations” as a way to put herself together.
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