Is It Love?

Giving a whole new meaning to Patsy Kline's "Crazy", scientists say love is akin to insanity. The "chemical storm that romantic love can trigger in our brains" is powerful stuff. WSJ, "Is it Love or Mental Illness?":

Using brain scans to study emotional changes is still a new science. But the images signal the potential toll of relationship problems. "It's not a good combination," notes Dr. Fisher. "You're feeling intense romantic love, you're willing to take big risks, you're in physical pain, obsessively thinking about a person and you're struggling to control your rage. You're not operating with your full range of cognitive abilities. It's possible that part of the rational mind shuts down."

My husband pointed this story out to me. I expect some chocolate to soothe my mind. There's more:

The lesson is that sharing new experiences with your spouse appears to trigger changes in the brain that mimic the early days of being in love.

Maybe a trip somewhere warm? It's for my health.

Happy Valentine's Day!