Dr. Trish Leigh

Episode #162: Pxrn Brain is REAL! Do you have it? — Dr. Trish Leigh

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Mar 5, 2025
Delve into the reality of how excessive pornography consumption rewires your brain, leading to issues like anxiety and depression. Explore the cycle of pleasure and pain that keeps individuals trapped in their habits. Discover strategies for reclaiming joy and resetting your pleasure pathways for emotional well-being. Learn about the science behind porn's impact on mental and physical health, and get practical tools to break free and live with purpose. Support and guidance are available to help navigate this challenging journey.
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INSIGHT

Pleasure-Pain Paradox

  • Pleasure and pain are processed in the same brain area, creating a pleasure-pain paradox.
  • This dopamine dependency from sources like porn creates a deficit in real life, trapping you in a negative feedback loop.
ADVICE

Purposeful Living

  • Use your mind and body purposefully for joy, not just fleeting pleasure.
  • Find your true, authentic self and pursue activities aligned with your values, not escapism.
INSIGHT

Unhealthy Pleasure

  • Pleasure from unhealthy sources, like pornography, offers intense but short-lived dopamine highs.
  • These highs cause an imbalance in your life, and ultimately lead to significant pain.
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