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> Novel Activity—>triggers dopamine—>creates a higher motivational state—>which fuels engagement Is there anyone else that doesn't get this reaction? I usuall
by trentmb 10y ago
> Novel Activity—>triggers dopamine—>creates a higher motivational state—>which fuels engagement
Is there anyone else that doesn't get this reaction?
I usually just feel tired and then ennui sets in.
- adrusi 10y agoThat's called depression.
- Jtsummers 10y agoPerhaps the activity just doesn't interest you or doesn't suit you? I've been repeatedly frustrated by efforts to learn new languages, and usually let my attempts fade off. Without a clear motivation for learning the language other than to learn it it's hard to maintain the effort. (This has changed recently with my attempt to relearn Spanish, I was almost fluent 18 years ago and now have a good reason to regain and maintain it.) So what sort of novel activities have left you feeling tired?
- ___eponymous___ 10y agoI used to be the same way - it eventually turned out I had ADHD-PI. Now that I take d-methamphetamine that's no longer a problem, fortunately.