dopamine reward circuitry
4 episodes mention this concept
HealthyGamerGGApr 16, 2023Dr. K's Holistic Guide to Mental Health: Integrating Clinical and Non-Clinical Approaches
PsychologyClinical depressionNon-clinical depressionExistential depressionMaladaptive thought patterns
HealthyGamerGGAug 15, 2022The REAL Effects of Internet Addiction: Distraction, Dopamine, and the Erosion of Real-World Patience
PsychologyInternet addictionTechnology addictionDistractibilityDopamine reward circuitry
HealthyGamerGGJul 14, 2022Overcoming Anhedonia: Neurobiological Mechanisms of Emotional Numbness and Practical Steps to Recalibrate
PsychologyAnhedoniaEmotional NumbnessVentromedial Prefrontal Cortex (vmPFC)Nucleus Accumbens
HealthyGamerGGJan 25, 2019How Gaming Affects Dopamine Reward Circuitry: The Three Phases of Video Game Addiction and Recovery
PsychologyDopamine reward circuitryNucleus accumbensNeurotransmitterPleasure center
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Concepts that appear alongside dopamine reward circuitry across episodes.
- nucleus accumbens
- clinical depression
- anhedonia
- existential depression
- reflexive actions
- real-life engagement (irl)
- abstinence-only approach
- ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmpfc)
- permissive influences on motivation
- dopamine detox
- spiritual suffering
- cognitive vs. emotional responses
- moderation (healthy technology habits)
- euphoria
- purpose in life
- homeostasis
- dopamine release
- maladaptive thought patterns
- branching logic (diagnostic approach)
- patience erosion