Deep Dive into Dopamine [Research Recap]

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Jul 22, 2024

Discover the impact of dopamine in ADHD brains and where it originates from. Learn how factors like protein intake and celebrating wins can boost dopamine levels. Dive into research on dopamine transfer deficit theory and its relation to ADHD symptoms. Explore the role of dopamine in intelligence and attention in individuals with ADHD. Uncover strategies for managing ADHD symptoms through self-acceptance and effective reward systems.

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Dopamine Transfer Deficit Theory

The dopamine transfer deficit theory proposes that ADHD symptoms stem from a failure of dopamine cell response to reward predictors.
In neurotypical individuals, dopamine reinforces even boring tasks, but in ADHD, this reinforcement is delayed or absent.

ADVICE

Rewarding Task Initiation

Give yourself rewards for starting tasks, not just finishing.
This helps compensate for the lack of immediate dopamine reinforcement in ADHD brains.

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Dopamine Synthesis and ADHD

Dopamine, a neurotransmitter made from the amino acid tyrosine, is synthesized in the brain and stored for release.
In ADHD, dysfunction in this dopamine system contributes to common struggles like lack of motivation and difficulty focusing.

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Welcome back to another week of The ADHD Skills Lab!

Presenting you with a very special episode all about Dopamine and ADHD. We looked at the landscape of the research then and now, in an effort to bring you the most up to date observations from the scientific community.

Curious about what's inside?

The various ways dopamine behaves differently in ADHD brains.
Where does dopamine actually come from?
Find out who else has entered the chat...

Thanks for being here. Until next time,
Sarah (Podcast Producer)

ADHD Skills Discussed:

Why you should have protein for breakfast
Celebrate your wins regularly and intentionally
Don't try to "should" yourself into dopamine - it wont work

References:
01:26 - Neurobiology of ADHD (2009)
10:22 - Neurobiology of ADHD): A brief review (2024)
19:34 - Reduced dopamine transporter availability in drug‐naive adult ADHD

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