Episode #51: Unlock the Dopamine Dungeon of Porn - Dr. Trish Leigh
May 12, 2022
Dive into the concept of the 'Dopamine Dungeon,' a perilous zone for those grappling with porn addiction. Discover effective strategies to escape and prevent falling into this trap. Explore the intricate relationship between pleasure-seeking and emotional health, along with the damaging shame cycle tied to addiction. Balance your life with activities that boost dopamine and serotonin, nurturing deeper connections with loved ones. Laugh along as personal anecdotes about family moments add a light-hearted touch!
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Dopamine Drives Porn Addiction
Dopamine is the neurotransmitter of pleasure-seeking, not pleasure itself.
It creates insatiable cravings and rewires the brain after early porn exposure.
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Dopamine Drips Lead to Floods
Dopamine drips trigger the urge to watch porn and flood the brain when porn is consumed.
Avoiding the first dopamine drip can prevent chasing dopamine deluges and addiction cycles.
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Locked in the Dopamine Dungeon
The "dopamine dungeon" is the numbed, locked-in brain state after heavy porn use.
It mimics internal drug addiction and blocks motivation to re-engage with real life.
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Dr. Trish Leigh is solo this week on this podcast episode where she talks about the "Dopamine Dungeon." The dopamine dungeon can be a dangerous place for those struggling with porn addiction to be stuck in. It's important to know how to get out of this dungeon and, more importantly, prevent yourself from entering the dungeon in the first place.
Watch this podcast to learn: - What the dopamine dungeon is - How to get out of the dopamine dungeon - Ways to prevent yourself from getting into the dungeon - Brain tip strategies to help aid in the recovery process
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Hi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use. My podcasts are designed to help you learn that: 🎯Porn Damages Your Brain, 🎯Porn Impairs Your Mental and Physical Health, and 🎯Porn Destroys Your Relationships.
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