Dopamine and Addiction

Many people mistakenly pursue activities that spike dopamine, believing it will elevate their baseline pleasure, but this often leads to deeper depletion and addiction. As individuals become reliant on these dopamine-releasing activities, they may lose interest in other fulfilling aspects of life, leading to a cycle of depression. Even seemingly balanced lifestyles can mask underlying issues, as multiple sources of dopamine can cumulatively affect motivation and overall well-being.

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- What does Andrew Huberman mean when he says that frequent spikes in dopamine from various activities can lead to a drop in baseline levels over time, resulting in a sense of burnout or reduced pleasure from activities, even if those peaks are from enjoyable, yet moderate activities like playing single-player video games?

Dopamine and Addiction

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Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction | Huberman Lab Podcast #39

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