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Dopamine Wave Pool
The concept of the dopamine wave pool illustrates how fluctuations in dopamine levels can impact motivation and pleasure. Intense experiences, whether from sexual stimuli or adrenaline-fueled activities, can lead to significant dips in dopamine, resulting in depressive episodes and reduced libido. Striking a balance in dopamine peaks is crucial to avoid the detrimental effects of depletion.In this clip
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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, in the episode How to Increase Motivation & Drive | Huberman Lab Podcast #12 and the clip Healthy Dopamine Schedules?
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, in the episode Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction | Huberman Lab Podcast #39 and the clip Boosting Dopamine Naturally?
Why does Andrew Huberman say that even if you engage in highly enjoyable, high-dopamine work for weeks or days, your dopamine levels will still drop following your dopamine spikes in the episode Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction | Huberman Lab Podcast #39 and the clip Dopamine Dynamics?