Jan 26, mon

Dopamine Nation

"Dopamine Nation" is a metaphor for a society where it has become too easy to spike our dopamine levels. 
Modern society is packed with stimulation that gives us instant rewards, including social media, games, strong drinks, food, cigarettes, and drugs.
Dr. Anna Lembke a psychiatry professor at Stanford University, coined the term Dopamine Nation to describe this phenomenon. 
Dopamine is a nerotransmitter released in the brain that plays a role in reward and pleasure. 
But the dopapmine system is overstimulated, we can easily become addicted and lose sight of real happiness feels like. 
To escape the mindeset of the Dopamine Nation, it's important to practice dopamine detoxes and spend more time in nature.