The problem with too much dopamine
The problem with too much dopamine
Dopamine is the happiness hormone. So, of course, we all crave it because it makes us feel great.
However, feeding your body too much of a specific substance diminishes its receptors as a form of adaptability. And over time, your body will become dopamine-resistant, and you will need a lot more to trigger the same feelings.
You become addicted to dopamine.
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