Heal Thy Self with Dr. G How to Overcome Porn, Phones & Dopamine! | Heal Thy Self With Adi Jaffe #351
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Jan 30, 2025 Dr. Adi Jaffe, an addiction specialist and author of "Unhooked," dives into the intricacies of compulsive behaviors and their effects on relationships. He explores the brain changes associated with addiction, emphasizing how pornography and phone dependency can harm intimacy. Jaffe urges open communication between partners to rebuild trust and enhance emotional awareness. He introduces practical interventions for managing digital distractions and underscores the importance of accountability in overcoming addictive tendencies.
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Dopamine's Role
- Dopamine is not a pleasure or reward neurotransmitter, but a pleasure/reward detector.
- Habits, including addictive ones, gradually require less dopamine, while drugs and other stimuli like porn and sugar overstimulate this system.
Porn's Impact
- Adi Jaffe recounts how access to pornography has changed drastically due to the internet, influencing expectations about sex, especially for young people.
- He draws a parallel to superhero movies, noting that children learn early on that those are not real, while pornography often lacks such a disclaimer.
Assessing Porn Use
- Evaluate your porn consumption by considering if you hide it and the reasons behind it.
- Consider discussing your porn use with your partner for increased honesty and intimacy.
