How Does Your Crush Make You Feel?

Graphic by Krisha Konchadi

In an interview with Elite Daily, Robert Glatter, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, explains how having a crush on someone can cause the release of dopamine and serotonin. Due to the release of these “feel-good” chemicals, the beginning stages of love can make you feel good mentally, and may even act as a form of self-motivation.

Senior:

“I just look forward to seeing his face every day, and when I see him smile, I can’t help but smile.”

Junior:

“Whenever we talk, and he gets just as random and weird as I am, it makes me so beyond happy that I don’t even know how to describe it. Also, I get really smiley, and I have to try and hide it, but it’s the best feeling.”

Junior:

“I’ve been talking to him for almost a year now, and I think about him 24/7. When I see him I get so happy, and I wouldn’t mind if he stopped my flow of air.”

Junior:

“My crush makes me feel complete, content and happy. I don’t feel satisfied or safe without her, and I have the most fun with her.”

Senior:

“She is sweet, kind and always spreading positive and fun energy all the time.”

Sophomore:

“I feel happier and a lot more confident in myself when I’m around him. I literally feel like nothing in the world can make me sad when I’m with him. Everything is just happy.”

Sophomore:

“He’s one of the sweetest people I know, and he always makes me laugh until I start tearing up. He’s just an overall wholesome person to be around.”

Sophomore:

“She’s one of my best friends and one of the nicest people I know. She’s here for me whenever I need anything.”

Freshman:

“I feel really happy around him, and he can actually keep a decent conversation.”

Sophomore:

“He makes me feel like I could possibly have a chance of being in a happy relationship if the feeling was mutual, but it’s always risky if they aren’t… which is the scary thing.”

Sophomore:

“My crush makes me want to be a better person. Whenever I see them, I feel a kind of happiness that only they can cause. I just want to constantly smile! I can feel my face flush when they compliment and congratulate me, but they don’t point it out or make me feel embarrassed. I enjoy spending time with them and feel so free to be around them!”

Sophomore:

“My crush makes my nerves twitchy and my heart throb out of my chest.”