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== Anatomy ==

The ‘mating gland’ is a small bundle of nerves on the neck that sends a signal to the pyrene when enough sharp pressure is applied. It is not a scent gland, though most people think of it that way, and nearby scent glands WILL produce special, very strong ~~pheremones~~ when it is activated, called bonding ~~pheremones~~.

The ‘mating gland’ is a small bundle of nerves on the neck that sends a signal to the pyrene when enough sharp pressure is applied. It is not a scent gland, though most people think of it that way, and nearby scent glands WILL produce special, very strong pheromones when it is activated, called bonding pheromones.

The pyrene is the main structure of the brain associated with pack bonds. After scenting bonding ~~pheremones~~, a person’s pyrene will send out a strong, undirected psychic ‘connection wave’. When the mating gland is activated, the bitten person’s pyrene will memorize the frequency of any connection waves it receives, forming a bond. (Infants need very little pressure on their mating gland to activate it, and rubbing their necks is usually enough.) If the new bond is a pack bond, as the person learn to ‘hear’ their new bond, they will slowly start to pick up the frequency of other pack bonds, usually completing connections with all pack members in less than two weeks, though time may vary depending on the size of the pack, the activity of the bonds, and the new member’s skill.

The pyrene is the main structure of the brain associated with pack bonds. After scenting bonding pheromones, a person’s pyrene will send out a strong, undirected psychic ‘connection wave’. When the mating gland is activated, the bitten person’s pyrene will memorize the frequency of any connection waves it receives, forming a bond. (Infants need very little pressure on their mating gland to activate it, and rubbing their necks is usually enough.) If the new bond is a pack bond, as the person learn to ‘hear’ their new bond, they will slowly start to pick up the frequency of other pack bonds, usually completing connections with all pack members in less than two weeks, though time may vary depending on the size of the pack, the activity of the bonds, and the new member’s skill.

Alphas and omegas can only ‘hold’ one bond. This is usually called a ‘mating bond’, despite the fact that it can occur between any two people. If they form any other bond, the previous one will be erased. This will happen whether they bite or are bitten.

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=== Mood and Anxiety Disorders ===

Mood and anxiety disorders are some of the hardest experiences for bondgroups to accommodate. Many of these disorders affect the neurotransmitters involved in bond maintenance and interpretation, leading to bonds that can ~~unpredicably~~ start 'lagging' or 'speeding up'. Bonds can also start to feel 'heavy', and almost painful to communicate through, or vary in 'volume', suddenly becoming clearer/louder, or muddy/vague. People may not be able to control what emotions are sent, and may be unable to either 'shield' what the feel, or let down their 'shields'. With some disorders, the mind may not be able to properly classify what is being felt, and may send the 'wrong' emotions or sensations through bonds.

Mood and anxiety disorders are some of the hardest experiences for bondgroups to accommodate. Many of these disorders affect the neurotransmitters involved in bond maintenance and interpretation, leading to bonds that can unpredictably start 'lagging' or 'speeding up'. Bonds can also start to feel 'heavy', and almost painful to communicate through, or vary in 'volume', suddenly becoming clearer/louder, or muddy/vague. People may not be able to control what emotions are sent, and may be unable to either 'shield' what the feel, or let down their 'shields'. With some disorders, the mind may not be able to properly classify what is being felt, and may send the 'wrong' emotions or sensations through bonds.

When issues with ~~neurotrasmitters~~ are involved, medication is often the best treatment. While bondmates can provide a lot of support, they have limited ability to change people's neurochemistry. However, reality checks and assistance with emotional regulation from bondmates can do a lot to ease the burden of these disorders.

When issues with neurotransmitters are involved, medication is often the best treatment. While bondmates can provide a lot of support, they have limited ability to change people's neurochemistry. However, reality checks and assistance with emotional regulation from bondmates can do a lot to ease the burden of these disorders.

=== Neurodevelopmental Disorders =

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 == Anatomy ==
-The ‘mating gland’ is a small bundle of nerves on the neck that sends a signal to the pyrene when enough sharp pressure is applied. It is not a scent gland, though most people think of it that way, and nearby scent glands WILL produce special, very strong pheremones when it is activated, called bonding pheremones.
+The ‘mating gland’ is a small bundle of nerves on the neck that sends a signal to the pyrene when enough sharp pressure is applied. It is not a scent gland, though most people think of it that way, and nearby scent glands WILL produce special, very strong pheromones when it is activated, called bonding pheromones.
-The pyrene is the main structure of the brain associated with pack bonds. After scenting bonding pheremones, a person’s pyrene will send out a strong, undirected psychic ‘connection wave’. When the mating gland is activated, the bitten person’s pyrene will memorize the frequency of any connection waves it receives, forming a bond. (Infants need very little pressure on their mating gland to activate it, and rubbing their necks is usually enough.) If the new bond is a pack bond, as the person learn to ‘hear’ their new bond, they will slowly start to pick up the frequency of other pack bonds, usually completing connections with all pack members in less than two weeks, though time may vary depending on the size of the pack, the activity of the bonds, and the new member’s skill.
+The pyrene is the main structure of the brain associated with pack bonds. After scenting bonding pheromones, a person’s pyrene will send out a strong, undirected psychic ‘connection wave’. When the mating gland is activated, the bitten person’s pyrene will memorize the frequency of any connection waves it receives, forming a bond. (Infants need very little pressure on their mating gland to activate it, and rubbing their necks is usually enough.) If the new bond is a pack bond, as the person learn to ‘hear’ their new bond, they will slowly start to pick up the frequency of other pack bonds, usually completing connections with all pack members in less than two weeks, though time may vary depending on the size of the pack, the activity of the bonds, and the new member’s skill.
 Alphas and omegas can only ‘hold’ one bond. This is usually called a ‘mating bond’, despite the fact that it can occur between any two people. If they form any other bond, the previous one will be erased. This will happen whether they bite or are bitten.
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 === Mood and Anxiety Disorders ===
-Mood and anxiety disorders are some of the hardest experiences for bondgroups to accommodate. Many of these disorders affect the neurotransmitters involved in bond maintenance and interpretation, leading to bonds that can unpredicably start 'lagging' or 'speeding up'. Bonds can also start to feel 'heavy', and almost painful to communicate through, or vary in 'volume', suddenly becoming clearer/louder, or muddy/vague. People may not be able to control what emotions are sent, and may be unable to either 'shield' what the feel, or let down their 'shields'. With some disorders, the mind may not be able to properly classify what is being felt, and may send the 'wrong' emotions or sensations through bonds.
+Mood and anxiety disorders are some of the hardest experiences for bondgroups to accommodate. Many of these disorders affect the neurotransmitters involved in bond maintenance and interpretation, leading to bonds that can unpredictably start 'lagging' or 'speeding up'. Bonds can also start to feel 'heavy', and almost painful to communicate through, or vary in 'volume', suddenly becoming clearer/louder, or muddy/vague. People may not be able to control what emotions are sent, and may be unable to either 'shield' what the feel, or let down their 'shields'. With some disorders, the mind may not be able to properly classify what is being felt, and may send the 'wrong' emotions or sensations through bonds.
-When issues with neurotrasmitters are involved, medication is often the best treatment. While bondmates can provide a lot of support, they have limited ability to change people's neurochemistry. However, reality checks and assistance with emotional regulation from bondmates can do a lot to ease the burden of these disorders.
+When issues with neurotransmitters are involved, medication is often the best treatment. While bondmates can provide a lot of support, they have limited ability to change people's neurochemistry. However, reality checks and assistance with emotional regulation from bondmates can do a lot to ease the burden of these disorders.
 === Neurodevelopmental Disorders =