Chocolate contains theobromine, which can cause feelings of arousal. Also contained in chocolate is caffeine, a stimulant. Either one of these chemicals can be responsible for releasing dopamine, a powerful neuro-hormone which is principally responsible for all pleasurable sensations that we experience.⁠ ⁠ Therefore, eating chocolate ice cream is quite capable of reducing emotional pain. As to physical pain, just the numbing effects of cold ice cream ought to deaden more than a few nerve endings. So, that covers the physical end of things as well.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #icecream #chocolate #feelings #theobromine #chemical #science #biology