Have you ever scrolled through social media and thought "Why am I doing this? This doesn't even feel that good anymore..." I explore how the dopamine system is affected by our constant scrolling, and how this addictive pattern might eventually lead to anhedonia, a core symptom of depression.

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LAFM #19: The pleasure-pain balance in the brain always wants to stay level, and overuse of social media can tip it too much on the pleasure side; this might lead to anhedonia and depression, but quitting for 30 days can help reset the dopamine system back to normal.

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