Endorphins can also release stress and create a feeling of well-being. The body's natural painkillers are endorphins. Endorphins are peptide hormones released by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in reaction to pain or stress. They relieve pain while also creating a general sense of well-being. The term "endogenous morphine" inspired the naming of these hormones. They're called "endogenous" since they're made in our bodies. Morphine is the name of the opioid painkiller that they imitate.…