Tell Me Something Good... 

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Research shows that doing an act of kindness changes you chemically for the good. A simple act 

of kindness can reward our bodies and our minds. It releases a chemical called oxytocin that contributes to your mood and overall well being. It has also been linked to releasing dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that gives us a feeling of euphoria, as well as serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood. Helping others is also believed to increase levels of an endorphin-like chemical in the body called substance P, which can relieve pain. It has also been found that just hearing about an act of kindness can produce similar results.  With this in mind, The Alliance is creating this section dedicated to telling uplifting acts that throw a spotlight on the goodness that is in the world that often goes unseen.  To that end, we would like to thank the unknown man in Davidson County who stepped forward while standing in line when the young man with epilepsy was told that his credit card didn’t work when paying for his medicine. “That is no problem,” said the man, “use this one” and handed  his to the cashier.  The pharmacist who relayed that story was still feeling the flow of the feel-good chemicals.  
 

More recently, a young woman who fled from her abusive husband with her three young children found herself without medicine. The Alliance quickly stepped in and arranged for her medicine to be transferred to the new pharmacy a good distance away. Unfortunately, the young mother had no way to get to the pharmacy for pickup. Upon hearing about this, the pharmacist said “No problem, I will drop it by her house after work”. Thank you Tarheel Pharmacy in Carrboro, NC for that lovely act of kindness. If you have witnessed an act of kindness, please share it with us.