Posted by linkadge on August 29, 2003, at 10:04:51
As I have been doing research into the topic i have found that the degree of depression is inversly related to the degree of yawning.
Most antidepressants increase yawning, and I read somewhere that yawning has a positive effect on serotonin and certain neuropeptides.
Infact, forcing yourself to yawn has a positive antidepressant effect.
If you can force - or not force yourself to yawn 100 times during the day, you will feel much better. Mentally sharper and more relaxed.
Yawning is linked to endorphins as well. I will look for some articals.
Linkadge
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