Dopamine Fasting and Reclaiming Mental Health with Dr. Anna Lembke

[@talalkhalid2920]

Loved this. Everytime I listen to Dr Anna, I learn something new. Especially the part where she talks about how we construct stories in our withdrawal period to go back to our drug of choice - super relatable!

[@goldeneddie]

Every time? How often do you listen to her? Every day, 3 times a day, and sometimes secretly? ;)

[@hillsidefarmer8350]

39:00 I wonder if the hormesis mechanism is one of the reasons many people enjoy a "homesteading" lifestyle. I am such a person. My day-to-day life entails a lot of physical work. For example: yesterday I moved hundreds of pounds of firewood, today I harvested twenty pounds of tomatoes and prepared them for preservation, tomorrow I will harvest twenty-five pounds of apples and process them for preservation, in the winter I shovel a lot of snow. I've been living this life for seven years. Never have I felt so contented.

[@OneYearNoBeer]

It's amazing how living close to nature and engaging in physical work can bring such contentment. There's a certain peace and satisfaction that comes with a homesteading lifestyle. Keep enjoying those rewarding moments, and thanks for sharing your experience!

[@HilaryMadery-yq4rr]

You are brilliant and I am just so thankful for your work.

[@OneYearNoBeer]

Thank you for your comment🙌

[@SweetSunrising]

I’ve only gone 25 mins into this and so far she’s focusing on discussing these symptoms being genetically driven but not from effects of trauma or generational trauma. Hopefully she speaks about that as well.

[@nbtc539]

The problem with the suggestion of moderating of your drug of choice is often this is a gateway to severe and chronic use. If you have a really bad addiction, it’s best to fully abstain for 30 days to reset and reassess then

[@cmp338]

Great Interview. Thank you!

[@OneYearNoBeer]

Thank you for watching!

[@al7ayat-alsa3yda]

Thank you for having this amazing Dr. I just don't have answer for this question can we become addicted to sport while we running from our bad addection.

[@Xtremzer0]

Good interview, but please, an hour line video without timestamp is very, very hard to watch

[@angelaped]

Fantastic

[@OneYearNoBeer]

Thank you!🙌

[@melbanunez2733]

If u hv high dopamine hit with No Beer “beer” it will lead to compulsive use. For sure! If ur alcohol compulsive use and dopamine deficiency.

[@Sharetheroad3333]

“Come back little birdie.” 😂

[@garymurakami4867]

❤️

[@babycakesweetiepie77]

I need help asap. Lost my will .please steps to getting joy back

[@goldeneddie]

1:09:59 - so your solution for addiction is abstinence? Well, blow me down, that's just geeenius! I mean, why didn't WE think of that?! C'mon, if we COULD 'just not use' for weeks like that, we wouldn't be addicted!!!

[@nbtc539]

Denial

[@misspippi8788]

@oynb This was a great interview, but I have to disagree on your use of specific language regarding addiction. I'm an alcoholic in recovery (7 years). I'm a mom, wasn't living under a bridge or drinking myself into oblivion on a daily basis. Number 1: there is no such thing as moderation. If you are an alcoholic, abstain from the drug. Period. Plans will fall if you have alcoholism. Number 2: there are no levels of alcoholism (like light, moderate or severe alcholic). Just like there are no levels to being pregnant. You either are or aren't. I also have autism and adhd and for the record, I'm on the high functioning side of the spectrum. That fact does not make me 'a bit' autistic of the fact that I wasn't living under a bridge, doesn't make me a light or moderate alcoholic. If you are an alcoholic: abstain from drinking! One day at the time.

[@OneYearNoBeer]

Thank you for sharing your perspective, and congratulations on your 7 years of recovery! You make a very valid point about the importance of abstinence for individuals dealing with alcoholism, and it’s a path that has worked for many. We appreciate your insights and the analogy you’ve drawn to pregnancy - it helps emphasize that some things are binary. Everyone’s journey to recovery is unique, and the path to wellness can vary. Keep up the great work, one day at a time!