HealthyGamerGG

Why You Can't Enjoy Anything Anymore


Listen Later

In this episode Dr. K explains why modern feeds are not trying to entertain you, they are trying to keep you bored. He breaks down boredom as a dopamine craving and withdrawal state, how short form platforms train your brain into tolerance, and why normal activities stop feeling fun. Then he shows how to reverse it by allowing boredom so your receptors upregulate, your sensitivity returns, and everyday life becomes enjoyable again. He also covers the temporary spike in stored anxiety and low mood that can surface during this reset and how to handle it safely.

Topics include:

  • What boredom is in the brain, dopamine craving and withdrawal
  • How feeds create tolerance and downregulate dopamine receptors
  • Why multitasking with phone plus TV feels empty
  • The paradox: more boredom today, less boredom tomorrow
  • Receptor upregulation and regaining pleasure from simple activities
  • Dopaminergic flexibility, enjoying a wider range of things again
  • Expecting rebound emotions when you unplug and why they taper
  • When to seek clinical support if symptoms persist

  • HG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo

    Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3Szt
    HG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf
    Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0
    HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    HealthyGamerGGBy Dr.K

    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9

    4.9

    367 ratings


    More shows like HealthyGamerGG

    View all
    The Psychology Podcast by iHeartPodcasts

    The Psychology Podcast

    1,864 Listeners

    The Rich Roll Podcast by Rich Roll

    The Rich Roll Podcast

    11,895 Listeners

    10% Happier with Dan Harris by 10% Happier

    10% Happier with Dan Harris

    12,709 Listeners

    The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett by DOAC

    The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    8,563 Listeners

    Modern Wisdom by Chris Williamson

    Modern Wisdom

    3,928 Listeners

    The Daily Stoic by Daily Stoic | Backyard Ventures

    The Daily Stoic

    4,891 Listeners

    The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW by Nicole Sachs, LCSW

    The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW

    2,501 Listeners

    Therapy in a Nutshell by Therapy in a Nutshell -Emma McAdam

    Therapy in a Nutshell

    570 Listeners

    The Iced Coffee Hour by Graham Stephan/Jack Selby

    The Iced Coffee Hour

    768 Listeners

    Trash Taste Podcast by Trash Taste Podcast

    Trash Taste Podcast

    3,222 Listeners

    The Art of Accomplishment by Joe Hudson and Brett Kistler

    The Art of Accomplishment

    203 Listeners

    Huberman Lab by Scicomm Media

    Huberman Lab

    29,140 Listeners

    The Koe Cast by Dan Koe

    The Koe Cast

    167 Listeners

    PsycHacks by Orion Taraban

    PsycHacks

    113 Listeners

    Sweet n Sour Podcast by Pokimane & LilyPichu

    Sweet n Sour Podcast

    105 Listeners