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Ah, so the idea isn't that dopamin makes you feel good, but that "when" you feel good dopamin tries to help you to get this feeling quicker the next time in tha
by k__ 6y ago
Ah, so the idea isn't that dopamin makes you feel good, but that "when" you feel good dopamin tries to help you to get this feeling quicker the next time in that context.
Makes much more sense now, thanks!
- 488643689 6y agoDopamine is part of pleasure too, but most importantly it's "anticipation of reward" or how long you can focus on an action until your brain evaluates the result. This is what's broken in ADHD and why people affected profit from increasing dopamine with some stimulants.