dopaminresistent
Dopamine resistance, often referred to as "dopamine deficit" or "dopamine burnout," is a concept that describes a state where an individual's brain becomes less responsive to dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with reward, motivation, and pleasure. This diminished responsiveness means that everyday activities or stimuli that would typically trigger a dopamine release and create a sense of satisfaction no longer do so as effectively. Consequently, individuals experiencing dopamine resistance may feel a lack of motivation, anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure), fatigue, and a persistent sense of boredom or emptiness.
The causes of dopamine resistance are thought to be multifactorial. Chronic overstimulation of the dopamine system,
While not a formally recognized medical diagnosis in the same way as clinical depression or addiction, the