Dopamine Video review 1/
This is powerful stuff, FJ. And I like the content and presentation style of this dopamine video. But 2+ hours is too much for me in one sitting. So I'll respond in stages and then summarize what it means to me and my Hive contributions.
Dopamine Pathways & Effects
After 22 minutes, I learned:
- There are two dopamine pathways in the brain. One affects movement. The other affects motivation and mood (pleasure, craving, reward, desire, etc). I believe the video will cover these in detail later. If so, I'll expand and summarize the mood-related aspects.
- Dopamine is released both locally and generally.
- We have baseline levels of dopamine and peak levels. The difference between these levels is important. - Artificially increasing the baseline (drugs, supplements) can make it harder to sustain peak levels. So stimulants can increase motivation. But that motivation will be short-lived.
This is my amateur interpretation of the content of this dopamine video. Your mileage may vary. Seek professional advice if you have concerns about your dopamine levels.
RE: Ah! Ha! Now I get the PEPT Learn Before You Earn Mentality.