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#392 - Anna Lembke - How To Reset Your Brain's Dopamine Balance

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Dopamine Dynamics: Pleasure and Pain

This chapter examines the complex interplay between dopamine, pleasure, and pain within the brain's reward system. It highlights how the quest for pleasure can disrupt dopamine balance, leading to withdrawal and potential addiction, particularly in those with chronic pain. Ultimately, the discussion links evolutionary survival instincts to modern challenges, emphasizing the need for mindful engagement with pleasure-seeking behaviors.

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