Why Do Some People Get More Moody Than Others?

Some people get more moody than others because their brains react to feelings in different ways. Imagine your brain has a special light switch that turns on when you're happy or sad, some people have a brighter, faster switch, so they feel things more intensely. That's why they seem moodier.

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Examples

Sally cries at every movie, while her brother laughs all the way through it.
Tom gets super excited about small things like ice cream, but feels really sad when he doesn't get his favorite flavor.
Lila switches from happy to angry in a matter of seconds, sometimes just because someone didn’t say hello.

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Categories: Psychology · mood,emotions,brain chemistry