phasic (fast release) dopamine: novelty & quick pleasure. Porn = gambling = doomscrolling = hard drugs. These things are inherently the same.tonic (slow release) dopamine: motivation & desire. Going on a walk, eating something healthy, self-maintenance

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phasic vs tonic dopamine Chud 04/23/26 (Thu) 04:32:19 №86120 [Quote]

phasic (fast release) dopamine: novelty & quick pleasure. Porn = gambling = doomscrolling = hard drugs. These things are inherently the same.
tonic (slow release) dopamine: motivation & desire. Going on a walk, eating something healthy, self-maintenance
The more phasic (addictive) activity, the less tonic (motivational) activity and you won't feel motivated
<What do?
Before doing complex work (writing, studying, problem solving), stare at a wall for 20 minutes. Minimal stimulation. If it feels uncomfortable, it's working. This will put you back to your baseline understimulated mental state and it will be easy to work. After a few weeks of this practice you will make progress with your ability to focus. You should commit to it for at least 30 days.
When you take a break, don't scroll. Go for a walk or something.
And never goon

Chud 04/23/26 (Thu) 05:37:30 №86124 [Quote]

oh waowie i didnt know there were two dopamines thank you

also can vouch for the wall staring method. really helps unfry your brain after a long gaming sesh or something

Chud 04/23/26 (Thu) 10:35:19 №86130 [Quote]

what about immediately jumping to work after a phasic dopamine session

Chud 04/23/26 (Thu) 10:41:58 №86131 [Quote]

>>86130
Thats going to be a huge crash for your brain. Its like jumping into a cold pool right after sleeping in the sun. You generally want to keep your brain chemical levels stable or changing with a smoother gradient. Have you ever tried studying right after scrolling for an hour, its hard to pay attention to it.
not op

Chud 04/23/26 (Thu) 10:43:11 №86132 [Quote]

>>86131
ok thanks for the reply