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fromBig Think
1 week ago

How to escape the "dopamine crash loop" and rewire your curiosity

Your brain's reward system is a network of regions that releases dopamine in response to rewarding stimuli. Think of dopamine as your brain's 'want' signal. It doesn't create pleasure so much as it creates the motivation to seek pleasure.
Digital life
Health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

5 Things You Should Know About Tardive Dyskinesia

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is caused by long-term use of dopamine-blocking drugs, primarily antipsychotics, resulting in uncontrollable movements.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

What GLP-1s May Tell Us About Novelty

Curiosity drives humans to seek novelty, enhancing their learning and well-being as they age.
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Why We Love to Gamble

Gambling has a universal appeal, ranging from casinos to childhood games, from lottery tickets to crypto trading. It taps into our evolved instinct to take risks in pursuit of potential rewards.
Mental health
Psychology
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

On July 4th, are you a thrill- or chill-seeker?

Sensation-seeking varies among individuals, influencing responses to thrilling activities like fireworks.
Music
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Lil Tecca's "Half The Plot" Brings Chill Confidence | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Lil Tecca's album 'DOPAMINE' showcases his evolution with 'Half The Plot' as a standout track capturing the complexities of fame.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Neurobiology of Habits

Habits are shaped by how your brain learns and makes decisions, emphasizing that repetition and rewards are crucial for establishing and maintaining behaviors.
Mindfulness
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Dopamine Deficit: Why Success May Feel Empty

Dopamine system clashes with modern reality, leading to dissatisfaction post-achievements.
Technology diminishes sensitivity to natural rewards, hijacking pleasure pathways.
#neuroscience
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Forecast in Your Mind: How Expectations Shape Experience

Dopamine rises in anticipation, not just reward—and the brain rebalances after a spike.
Mindfulness
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Can You Recreate The Euphoria Of A Crush In A Long-Term Relationship?

When we enter into a relationship, our dopamine levels skyrocket to levels comparable to cocaine use. This much dopamine feels great, gives us energy, and actually lets us operate on less sleep, which is convenient for late-night messaging or other activities.
Relationships
#mental-health
Video games
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Driven to Excess: The Role of Dopamine

Dopamine drives motivation and pleasure, crucial for survival but can lead to addiction through overstimulation.
A dopamine detox resets the brain, encouraging deeper life satisfaction.
#adhd
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why ADHD Makes You Focus On the Wrong Things First

ADHD brains prioritize stimulation over importance, often leaving key tasks unfinished.
Individuals with ADHD experience stress with boring tasks, even if they are important.
Engaging in low-value tasks provides a false sense of accomplishment for those with ADHD.
Progress for those with ADHD requires confronting discomfort rather than seeking dopamine.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why ADHD Makes You Focus On the Wrong Things First

ADHD brains prioritize stimulation over importance, often leaving key tasks unfinished.
Individuals with ADHD experience stress with boring tasks, even if they are important.
Engaging in low-value tasks provides a false sense of accomplishment for those with ADHD.
Progress for those with ADHD requires confronting discomfort rather than seeking dopamine.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: 17 ways to ward off stroke, dementia or depression later in life

Risk factors for brain-related conditions include 17 identified contributors, while dopamine's role in fear extinction may inform PTSD treatments.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Scientists Discover Possible Key to Bipolar Mood Swings

Understanding mood shifts in bipolar disorder may rely on two internal clocks: a sleep-wake clock and a dopamine-driven clock.
fromGREY Journal
3 months ago

How Soft2Bet Designs Engaging Digital Experiences that Keep Users Coming Back

We don't just scroll anymore-we spiral. In an internet economy that thrives on constant noise, Soft2Bet is doing something few can claim-pulling people in and keeping them engaged.
Mobile UX
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

What people who smoke a lot of weed have in common with psychosis patients: study

Heavy cannabis use is linked to altered dopamine activity and increased risk of psychosis in young adults, particularly those with cannabis use disorder.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Experts reveal how the ping of an air fryer sparks arousal

When we anticipate eating delicious food, our brain floods our neural pathways with feel-good chemicals.
Everyday cooking
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Problem With Winning

Winning can overshadow the meaningful aspects of life.
Dopamine encourages both pleasure and potential for destructive behaviors.
Focusing too much on winning detracts from the learning process.
#social-media
Music production
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Lo-Fi Music for Focus: Just a Trend or a Game-Changer?

Lo-fi music enhances focus, reduces stress, and aids cognitive function in individuals with ADHD.
Dopamine is boosted by music, which is crucial for attention and mood regulation in ADHD.
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fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

The Psychology of Sports Fandom: Balancing Wins and Losses

Sports fandom deeply impacts mental health, with wins enhancing mood and losses causing emotional pain.
Neuroscience reveals dopamine release during wins parallels personal success, linking fans' emotions to team outcomes.
Staying balanced through hobbies and social connections can mitigate emotional lows after losses.
fromPolygon
6 months ago

Stimulation Clicker is pure internet hell mode

Few games have accurately captured the experience of online brain overload like Stimulation Clicker, a new free browser game by Neal Agarwal, creator of Infinite Craft.
Video games
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