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35. Why We Desire

Overcome Pornography for Good

The Importance of Dopamine in Survival

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Dopamine is the pleasure chemical. So we really, really like dopamine. Dopamine's that chemical in your body that makes you feel good and have pleasure. It's just your reward for doing these things. And so your reward system in your brain gives you a dopamine shot as a reward for the things that perpetuate our survival.

Discover exactly what is going on in your brain when you desire porn. Contrary to what you might believe, wanting to watch porn doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with your brain, and just because you want it now and you’re struggling to control your urges, it doesn’t have to be this way forever.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sarabrewer.com/blog/why-we-desire

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