It's The ADHD-Friendly Show | Personal Growth, Well-being and Productivity for Distractible Minds ADHD Dopamine Explained (This is Life-Changing) 🤯
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Jan 24, 2025 Explore the fascinating link between dopamine and ADHD in this enlightening discussion. Understand how dopamine regulation affects motivation and focus, and why common productivity tips often miss the mark. Learn about the science behind dopamine crashes and gain practical strategies to break the cycle of starting but never finishing tasks. Discover how to manage your brain chemistry to create meaningful change and enhance your daily life.
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Dopamine Sensitivity
- Dopamine spikes lead to crashes, and repeated spikes raise the baseline, requiring more intense stimuli for satisfaction.
- ADHD brains are hypersensitive to these fluctuations, making it harder to find a productive baseline.
Diminished Enjoyment
- Karen McGill noticed a decrease in enjoyment from activities like gardening and date nights.
- This loss of pleasure coincided with increased screen time during the pandemic.
The ADHD Cycle of Emotion
- ADHD brains often get trapped in a cycle of uninformed optimism, starting projects with enthusiasm, then abandoning them due to difficulty or boredom.
- This can lead to a lack of self-trust and diminished enjoyment of life.