endorphins

1. Substances produced by the brain that have painkilling and tranquillizing effects on the body. Endorphins are thought to be similar to morphine and are usually released by the brain during times of extreme body stress . The release of endorphins may explain why trauma victims sometimes cannot feel the pain associated with their injuries.

Example Sentences

Some people will say Disney planning can be stressful, but for the most part this is the kind of play that reduces stress, and therefore release these wonderful chemicals called endorphins.

From Los Angeles Times

But a look at the evolutionary role of endorphins really highlights the complexity of conscious experience – especially our own.

From Salon

"We want to send children home with a bucket load of endorphins, rather than holing up in their bedrooms and looking at screens and not necessarily having those positive relationships," he continued.

From BBC

For just $40, the goalies left full of endorphins, beer, pizza and gummy bears.

From Seattle Times

And so we do get a flood of happy endorphins and chemicals in our brain, body, and being.

From Seattle Times