Psychology

Dopamine Nation

Anna Lembke

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Dopamine Nation

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Written byAnna Lembke

Psychiatrist Anna Lembke explains how constant pleasure and easy rewards can leave us feeling worse, and how to find balance in an age of overload.

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  • Published2021
  • GenrePsychology
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  1. 01Pleasure and pain are linked

    The brain balances pleasure with pain; too much of one tips the scale toward the other.

  2. 02We live with too much

    Easy access to screens, food and other rewards can overwhelm us.

  3. 03Take a break

    A pause from something you overuse can help reset your balance.

  4. 04Create distance

    Put physical or time barriers between you and things you overuse.

  5. 05Some discomfort helps

    Healthy challenges like exercise can boost mood over time.

  6. 06Honesty heals

    Being truthful about your habits is a key step in changing them.

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