When we’re excited that our team won a game, our brain will release dopamine, followed by a feeling of positivity

On the contrary, when we are sad or angry over our team losing, our brain produces cortisol, the “stress hormone,” or excess amounts of serotonin — a neurotransmitter that, if deficient, can cause conditions like anxiety and depression.

Lots of serotonin for Cleveland Browns fans. I think they have it turned around though.

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For some reason I’ve never felt any pleasure from watching sports

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I have so much dopamine sometimes from watching sports, that I hear voices

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After I started betting I lost total interest on my team or any team.
If my money is on the line I get more adrenaline and the game is way more interesting. Even bad soccer is good :joy:

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Yes whenever Mexico loses it is a bad day for my dad. He’ll be irritated and upset at everything else. Also happens to a smaller degree when our football team Chivas loses.

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This is something I have never experienced. I can’t recall ever following a sport other than archery and I don’t get wound up over it.

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These last two weeks the jets gave me way too much stress. This game I’m watching now is becoming equally stressful.
Damn hockey

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