The limbic system is a group of important parts inside our brain that helps us deal with our feelings.

Key Parts:

1. Amygdala: This part helps us understand strong emotions like fear and happiness.
2. Hippocampus: This part is important for making memories. When we remember things, it can bring back feelings connected to those memories.
3. Hypothalamus: This part helps control how our body reacts to feelings, like when we are hungry or thirsty.

Why It Matters for Our Emotions:

• The limbic system is a big player in how we feel. Studies show that 80% of the messages about our emotions come from the amygdala.
• The hippocampus also helps us think about our feelings in the right way, so we can react based on what we’ve experienced before.

Brain Chemicals Involved:

• Dopamine: This chemical is connected to feelings of joy and reward. When there’s not enough dopamine, it can lead to feeling sad.
• Serotonin: This chemical helps control our mood and how anxious we feel. About 90% of serotonin is made in our gut, but it’s very important for how we feel in our brain.
• Norepinephrine: This chemical helps us feel awake and alert. Changes in its levels can really affect our mood.

Understanding how the limbic system works shows us how it shapes our feelings and actions in different situations. It's also important for our mental health. Around 1 in 5 teenagers feel very emotional distress, which shows just how crucial the limbic system is in helping us deal with these feelings.