Dopamine and Relapse
Anna describes how individuals often relapse not out of desire, but due to an unconscious compulsion. Andrew shares his own experiences with reflexive behaviors, likening them to scratching an itch. The conversation delves into the complexities of dopamine, revealing that even positive life events can trigger a relapse, suggesting that the brain's reward system may be intricately linked to both highs and lows in life.In this clip
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Dr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction | Huberman Lab Podcast #33
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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 Dr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction | Huberman Lab Podcast #33 and the clip Dopamine and Relapse?
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 Dr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction | Huberman Lab Podcast #33?
What does Andrew Huberman say about dopamine and addiction in the episode Dr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction | Huberman Lab Podcast #33 and the clip Dopamine and Relapse?