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Context is that I'm severly and chronically depressed (yes, we all are, probably, I know) so when anything breaks through that thick framing in my mind it is... interesting? And this prompt of "reccomending" that's sparking overall genuine sharing of niche personal joys/experiences is definitely interesting, and kind of giving... AND possibly even lightly serving...
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Jan 23, 2024
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Also, unfortunately, anything related to dopamine won't change arthritic joint pain or autoimmune diseases or being immunocompromised in a still ongoing pandemic or like any of the core majority of things related to my specific ~depression~ but I do see the vision, I see the sentiment
Jan 24, 2024
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"Dopamine detoxing" or dopamine fasting became a buzzword of sorts when a psychiatrist popularized it as a cognitive behavioral therapy technique to manage impulsive behaviors. As things do on the internet, this concept got taken far away from any root in science (just like the physiological role of dopamine itself is wildly misunderstood by most) and this therapy technique isn't really helpful for anyone that already has a healthy relationship to their technology/notifications/social medias/vices in general. So like, if you feel like a slave to your vices and that's ruining your life then sure look in to it.
Jan 24, 2024
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does that work? like actually wondering lamp
Jan 24, 2024
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Seriously try dopamine detoxing
Jan 23, 2024
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