Return To A Baseline Of Dopamine Release - Jocko Willink & Andrew Huberman

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  • @drakoalva4598
    @drakoalva4598 Před rokem +2741

    As a musician who experiences large amounts of dopamine while performing, I can say it’s almost like the better a show the more real and painful reality feels the next day

    • @gamecop2191
      @gamecop2191 Před rokem +208

      Got goosebumps from this . This was my downfall as an aspiring musician . I wouldn’t use before performing , I would naturally be high on nerves and then ride that high through the show and the night . The next day , when the crowd was gone and I was back at my shitty day job the only thing I could do to operate was cocaine and “dreaming” about how I was meant for more

    • @munafo13
      @munafo13 Před rokem +52

      This is why I pop edibles and have a glass of whiskey before I perform. I'm not as present during the performance, but the come down is lessened...

    • @TheEncouragementKid
      @TheEncouragementKid Před rokem +12

      woah that's nuts my dude

    • @ForMindlessConsumption
      @ForMindlessConsumption Před rokem +21

      Wow that feeling finally clicked for me reading this. Couldn’t put my finger on it until now

    • @nickleon_music
      @nickleon_music Před rokem +23

      Not sure how and why this comment popped up as the first comment I'm reading, but yes, that is wayyy too true. Or sometimes you face big victories with music, but its almost always that the next moment after that is feeling like you're not good enough. Kinda like riding constant never-ending up and down cycles.

  • @Micscience
    @Micscience Před rokem +635

    I suffer from to much dopamine chasing. Thanks for making me more aware of my dopamine roller coaster ride. Videos like this indicate to me the world is getting better.

    • @jmbt02
      @jmbt02 Před rokem +12

      Most every human suffers from this, that's what (used to) make us able to grow as a species

    • @shadowolfe009
      @shadowolfe009 Před rokem +19

      the world is not getting better

    • @jedlimen123
      @jedlimen123 Před rokem +1

      Micscience.. Odds are you are getting better.. not so sure about “the world”..

    • @Micscience
      @Micscience Před rokem +2

      @@jedlimen123 Well I was referring to the world that is not televised. The realistic world.

    • @treesm4479
      @treesm4479 Před rokem +15

      'The world is getting better'.. that's a lovely thing to say, and a reminder not to chase the constant negativity that the media wants to throw at us. A reminder that there are good people out there.
      Yesterday I was feeling a bit down. A woman stopped to ask me if I needed help, as I was loaded up with some shopping.. we chatted briefly...That's all it takes to brighten someone's spirit. Be kind as much as you can 🙏💕

  • @mattdelbert1440
    @mattdelbert1440 Před rokem +872

    Man I wish Eddie Hall could hear this. I remember when he broke the world deadlift record in front of a crowd of thousands. Imagine that dopamine release? World record, cheering crowd, and years of training culminating in one moment? Then he talks about how low he was the very next day. Like beyond depressed. This makes more sense now.

    • @frankvonfrauner
      @frankvonfrauner Před rokem +73

      You can't have highs without lows.
      That's why so much of addiction counseling has to do with keeping things calm and normal. Extreme boredom needs to be countered with extreme excitement. Extreme happiness needs to be countered with extreme sadness.

    • @alamine6214
      @alamine6214 Před rokem +4

      Great example, thanks

    • @toximan2008
      @toximan2008 Před rokem +55

      or the fact that he nearly killed himself doing that lift and his entire body, CNS, and endocrine system were out of whack contributing to the "low"

    • @simplygamesyt3061
      @simplygamesyt3061 Před rokem

      R. CD CB by

    • @c---R
      @c---R Před rokem +2

      Simply thinking about this experience gives me a dopamine rush. I can not being to imagine his high and low. I wonder what he could have done after that experience to blunt the low. Would be very cool to listen to Eddie talk to Huberman.

  • @Samal_ibra
    @Samal_ibra Před rokem +147

    This is literally the conversation to solve personal mysteries and depression cures, this goes beyond controlling happiness and sadness

  • @RyanDaMannn
    @RyanDaMannn Před rokem +1300

    Andrew is a fantastic guest.

    • @nogrammer
      @nogrammer Před rokem +4

      Agreed, despite being a pseudoscientist he was still a great guest, very entertaining to watch.

    • @dhaxpegdhaxpeg2144
      @dhaxpegdhaxpeg2144 Před rokem +36

      @@nogrammer A pseudoscientist???
      Please explain why?

    • @andrabook8758
      @andrabook8758 Před rokem +2

      he's great at explainign this stuff :D!

    • @bravenbacardi8951
      @bravenbacardi8951 Před rokem +29

      @@nogrammerno he’s a real scientist

    • @nogrammer
      @nogrammer Před rokem +4

      @@bravenbacardi8951 You're right, is should have clarified. He is a neuroscientist, but some info he peddles is pseudoscience and not backed by actual neuroscience research. Not everything, he's just a guy that delves into stuff way beyond his degree.

  • @brendan9594
    @brendan9594 Před rokem +1716

    What Andrew said about pornography is very true, completely messes with your dopamine levels. I feel like in the next 5-10 years a lot more people will really see the effects of pornography on the brain

    • @amaladnan5522
      @amaladnan5522 Před rokem +264

      It’s already happening what with all increase in anxiety and depression everywhere

    • @Anthony-cb8sw
      @Anthony-cb8sw Před rokem +299

      I started when I was 12ish. I’m 35 now and it’s the only “drug” I’ve ever done and had been so difficult to shake off. This stuff is a big deal and only now are people (men) actually talking about it.

    • @MulhollandFIT
      @MulhollandFIT Před rokem +145

      It’s already known.. porn is a weapon.

    • @Anthony-cb8sw
      @Anthony-cb8sw Před rokem +31

      @@MulhollandFIT by whom and against whom? I’ve worked with exceptional people with incredible talents and critical thinking. Something I’ve always asked myself was, “I wonder if they watch p*rn”? I grew up in a strict Christian environment so I also have that mentality that makes any type of wrong doing 100x worse on the psyche.

    • @bruceleroy8063
      @bruceleroy8063 Před rokem +1

      It's been damaging people for decades.

  • @chris0.o
    @chris0.o Před rokem +2554

    as a guy who drank coffee and redbull while tweaking on meth, i can assure you that your dompamine levels will return to normal. it just takes a while to recover from that lol. one day at a time my friend. 😎👍

    • @RyoMassaki
      @RyoMassaki Před rokem +77

      I would say that depends on your baseline of natural dopamine levels. I have ADHD (low dopamine levels) and I take low doses of Vyvance (Dexamphetamine) and I never have to increase the dosage. I just skip 3-5 days occasionally to get my sleeping pattern to normal again and I don't even crash when doing so. My guess is that since I don't actually push my dopamine levels too much over "normal" there is no strong downregulation of the dopamine receptors.

    • @enshrinedbygrace
      @enshrinedbygrace Před rokem +159

      3 months sober bro. It seems impossible at first but it gets easier day by day. Stay strong.

    • @chris0.o
      @chris0.o Před rokem +54

      @@enshrinedbygrace you got this! Congrats, that's a lot of time bro. Thank you

    • @evilmirin1329
      @evilmirin1329 Před rokem +14

      you dont assure shit, you had that experience but most didnt. stay humble

    • @mikeg1433
      @mikeg1433 Před rokem +40

      First month sober and can already feel it returning. Looottts of meth and heroine. A lot. First little bit is hell but once you can start making the days, you’re through it. Nights might be hell for a bit but, at least to me, that’s manageable

  • @Hepvier
    @Hepvier Před rokem +47

    Basically what from I understand is that after every amount of dopamine, a phase of "feeling down" comes along but the trick is not to try to hype yourself up again by finding more dopamine but instead just let it reset on its own and just push trough stuff with discipline that usually goes very well when you have dopamine, during the reset that is

    • @mindfulstoic3095
      @mindfulstoic3095 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Bingo. Pain is inevitable and a definite part of life. It also makes us appreciate good moments, so how can we run away from something that will happen no matter what ?

  • @mack_valenzuela
    @mack_valenzuela Před rokem +765

    If anyone else is struggling with this as I have. Saunas work wonders. Saunas release those dienorphins and really help reset that dopamine balance. 15-20 minutes will do wonders for your mental health. Stay strong 💪🏼💪🏼

    • @nicholasdec1829
      @nicholasdec1829 Před rokem +10

      i agree it really helps me focus after and relax too it’s great

    • @miketemple7686
      @miketemple7686 Před rokem +9

      I usually jump in a dry sauna for 3 minutes before a workout to get the blood flow to my joints. After I try to get in another 10 minutes for the reasons you mentioned.

    • @manateerpg1396
      @manateerpg1396 Před rokem +18

      Idk man. I may have an undiagnosed heart condition and end up dying like Zyzz.

    • @unitedeagle4046
      @unitedeagle4046 Před rokem +12

      @@manateerpg1396 what?

    • @evilmirin1329
      @evilmirin1329 Před rokem +2

      @@manateerpg1396 you don't due cuz of sauna. You should go check it out so you know what to avoid

  • @bsbg-lifts
    @bsbg-lifts Před rokem +84

    So glad you got Andrew on the pod. Love this guy

  • @aurabyss792
    @aurabyss792 Před rokem +17

    This clip popped up at the perfect time.
    I've struggled with depression my whole life, and various addictions including coke and alcohol, I quit those long ago but still smoke tobbaco and also have a crazy caffeine habit, I quit smoking weed 1 month ago (smoked for 30 yrs) and I now realise how reliant I was on it to function.
    Next thing on the list is quitting tobbaco.
    The comments in this thread plus people like Jocko and guests give me hope and drive to succeed in my mission.

  • @ubermensc
    @ubermensc Před rokem +34

    Teens who grow up with Huberman are lucky, I wish I knew all this back in 2006 when I first started using the internet

    • @BRICKSINSILK
      @BRICKSINSILK Před 7 dny

      Quitting porn and cutting away all booze is not going to suddenly summon the golden ticket levels of motivation you always hoped for...

  • @BrionyGunson
    @BrionyGunson Před rokem +41

    These molecules are designed to create activation states in the body. And dopamine is the molecule of motivation, pursuit + desire. BOOM! You know when you hear something again and it sounds really fresh? Motivation. Pursuit. Desire. And when our dopamine dips, it's no wonder people feel isolated, sad and pained after a peak experience. Whether that's feeling low with post-music festival blues, or like how Nicole Kidman said she felt super lonely after winning an academy award. The main message I am taking away is: Chill after a dopamine hit, in order to let the body reset - more balance and modulation. And to notice what my state is like before, during and after behaviour, and notice when I am chasing more dopamine. Be a scientist to myself! Great clip, thanks!

  • @neoanderson6128
    @neoanderson6128 Před rokem +137

    This is key knowledge for so many people !
    On my good days I often go too hard and then crash the next day into depression so I have to remind myself to take it easy on the good days. this video explains that mechanism so well ! thanks for sharing

    • @andrabook8758
      @andrabook8758 Před rokem +1

      ''depression" typically implies sadness. Do you wake up feeling sad or just not as high as the day before? It does make sense that when you go super hard, you'll be tired later on, right?

    • @neoanderson6128
      @neoanderson6128 Před rokem +3

      @@andrabook8758 good question, Yeah really low mood. I'm mostly talking seeing a lot of people or getting a ton of things done on those good days. Good workouts dont burn me out I dont think. Its sometimes hard to not get really productive or social when I feel that good maybe working out is able to balance out those extreme highs

    • @dolphin069
      @dolphin069 Před rokem +7

      @@neoanderson6128 get up and lift or go for a run. It got me through six months of heavy sadness/ waking up thinking about self deleting. When I realised I could do something myself that took the pain away.

    • @andrabook8758
      @andrabook8758 Před rokem +1

      @@neoanderson6128 well then it just sounds normal to me. You have a lot of energy, you burn it off and then you're tired. You can try to mediocre-burning, instead of going all out, to balance it off, instead of gonig full out until you crash....but otherwise it seems pretty normal. No matter what your energy levels are, if you go to extreme's you're gonna crash eventually. People just have different tiping points.
      How long does it last? How many days in a row? or is it just like 1 day at a time? and how much? like is it 3 hrs at the gym lifting 300 lb continuously and like 2-3 days club hoping or more like an hour a day and some get togethers?

    • @andrabook8758
      @andrabook8758 Před rokem +1

      @@dolphin069 Bingo! you can always do something yourself to make negative feelings go away!

  • @bantazmo1978
    @bantazmo1978 Před rokem +50

    Every time I listen to Andrew I learn more.

  • @bowtieboy805
    @bowtieboy805 Před rokem +63

    Hubermann is bad ass. That man is intelligent like no other. To be on jocko. Respect!

    • @Nemesistyx
      @Nemesistyx Před rokem +4

      A man who studies the existance that is... Me, My body, My life. BOom. Dudes smart, gave me new ways to think about my life in a measurable way (INTJ) and im ADHD so I really struggle with dopamine and the feeling of chasing it and then crashing.

  • @snowterror17
    @snowterror17 Před rokem +51

    As an addict, I have not been taught this in 3 rehab stints. I now understand the actions (non drug) that I was doing for dopamine hits. Really helps me understand what can lead to craving that nasty shit. Much love ❤️

    • @ubermensc
      @ubermensc Před rokem +2

      It seems like they're always spiritual and trauma focused, and while those things are important they really do need to talk about the mechanical processes of the body. Once I realized it wasn't just my messed up psyche everything began to incrementally change for me.

  • @mr_green33
    @mr_green33 Před rokem +352

    as someone in the process of breaking free from adderall dependence, this is very true. the crash of dopamine is quite literally painful. to say the least.

    • @josephmoore977
      @josephmoore977 Před rokem +29

      I concur. I broke free from years of heavy methamphetamine use & coming off of it was brutal & arduous.

    • @nicksam305
      @nicksam305 Před rokem +19

      A truly devilish drug

    • @amaladnan5522
      @amaladnan5522 Před rokem +8

      Did you try tapering off it instead? I think that would be more beneficial than simply going 0 from 100

    • @kailismith
      @kailismith Před rokem +18

      Best of luck. It can take a real while of grogginess. Weeks for me. But it was so worth it. And you feel 100% yourself after.

    • @andrabook8758
      @andrabook8758 Před rokem +6

      pain ends. just keep at it.

  • @LaavYoou
    @LaavYoou Před rokem +162

    As someone with ADHD I’ve found that regular exercise works better than stimulants. It gives me physical and mental strenght to go on with my life. Because of the lower baseline of dopamine I have to exercise consistently every day or the habit will break and the drop will be too painful.

    • @bradleyharewood7289
      @bradleyharewood7289 Před rokem +18

      I mean does this explain why I hit seriously strong periods of training and then can’t even bring myself to go to the gym ? Because I get a crazy level of dopamine from training but then crash

    • @originalityisdead.9513
      @originalityisdead.9513 Před rokem +6

      I find in order to train and do so consistently you have to become obsessed and nothing less than the inability to endure anymore will suffice.

    • @originalityisdead.9513
      @originalityisdead.9513 Před rokem +4

      @bradleyharewood7289 Reward yourself but only after you've done what needs done, otherwise you get nothing. That works for me, and never give anything but your all.

    • @jxrdxn2611
      @jxrdxn2611 Před rokem +20

      @@originalityisdead.9513 no don't reward urself after the work/training.Try to evoke reward from the effort or hard work itself.Andrew mentioned this before, focusing on the reward as the end goal causes ur brain to dislike doing the work and it will feel more challenging, u won't feel motivated to return back to work the next day.Instead, focus on enjoying the work, tell yourself that the work is fun and rewarding even though it's painful.

    • @lildaryl1496
      @lildaryl1496 Před rokem

      Try stimulants and training haha

  • @arhaaamm
    @arhaaamm Před 7 měsíci +107

    TAKEAWAYS
    1. Dopamine is a non infinite but renewable resource
    2. after a high dopamin state it crashes below the baseline which results in craving becoming the bases of addiction
    3. wide open pupils means that the person is in an high dopamine state
    4. it is normal to start fealing demotivated after short period of time after starting a task as the dopamine wears off

    • @Backfromthestorm
      @Backfromthestorm Před 3 měsíci

      Yet opiates pin the eyes.

    • @RichardHarlos
      @RichardHarlos Před 25 dny +2

      I imagine that you, and other people who do this sort of 'bullet point summary' mean well, but I wish you'd stop for a moment to really reflect on the consequences of your actions.
      Giving people a summary of a video that they haven't watched will lead many of them to not watch the video. This is a negative outcome for a few reasons:
      1. It robs the content creator of 'watch time', which the CZcams algorithm uses to determine how useful, popular, etc., a video is.
      2. It robs the potential viewer of an opportunity to practice attention/focus, which serves to reinforce the 'quick hit' mindset that just wants it's dopamine for learning a new thing with little to no effort, thereby contributing to their deficit in attention.
      3. It inspires other people to do as you do -- some even resorting to using AI to summarize a video -- for the purpose of getting attention via 'Likes' on their comment and also via comments in reply such as "MVP" and "Thanks for saving me the time", etc.
      Now, to those who will jump in to say how useful such a bullet-point list is to them, I say: *create your own list, and keep it private.* This gives you some exercise in attention, and it also allows you to absorb the points by considering them within the context that the video presents them. Everyone is different, and context is super, super important in helping us to understand and to organize learning in ways that are specific to each individual. So... do your own note-taking, and don't share it as a public comment.
      I'm giving you the benefit of doubt that you're sincerely wanting to be helpful, rather than just an attention /like hound. So with that said, please: *stop making bullet-point comments.* You will be most helpful to the most amount of people by following this suggestion -- even if they disagree because they'd rather someone else do the listening for them. And, for those who want to point out that they have some sort of learning deficit, and that such bullet-point lists are truly helpful to them: work through it with a caring family member or friend. Your struggle to learn, remember, organize, understand, etc., does not excuse robbing the content creator of their due 'watch time'. This should be a 'win-win' outcome for both the creator and the viewer, and that only happens when people exchange their time (watch-time) for information.

  • @julielevesque2668
    @julielevesque2668 Před rokem +9

    I am learning to endure more struggles and uncomfortable situations as a mental training thanks to all of the info about doing hard things for better health and self-confidence. I went biking 40 minutes in the rain today...started out just spitting a bit but I decided in the last year that mother nature does not dictate if I bike or not and I go anyways. I can come home and take a hot shower and have a hot tea...I am fine. The best thing about biking on the bike path in the rain ...barely anyone out so no one to pass.

  • @daniellechekel8866
    @daniellechekel8866 Před rokem +60

    Thanks you for sharing this podcast! I like the idea that dopamine is a renewable but not infinite resource. It helps me be more realistic when following through with goals and being patient with myself during the times that I do have to push through and just get it done. It is a reminder that the lower level of dopamine release is a temporary feeling. And we dont need to chase that rush and mess up our brains in the process by overloading ourselves with dopamine (in the forms of addiction). It is like chasing the first high of falling in love or drug addiction.

  • @soty8877
    @soty8877 Před rokem +112

    2 weeks ago I completed some pretty intense military prerequisites for a certain “school” I want to be approved for. I did it last minute and wasn’t 100% physically prepared AND I’m 34. I passed my “tests” it was a huge victory on many levels, personally and professionally. I could not figure out what the hell is wrong with me and why I feel like I’m in a “valley”. Recovery took forever and I’m still having very mediocre workouts. I was so confused as to why until now.

    • @alexanderwindh4830
      @alexanderwindh4830 Před rokem

      So only two weeks?

    • @soty8877
      @soty8877 Před rokem

      @@alexanderwindh4830 Hey! Only two weeks what?

    • @yudistiraliem135
      @yudistiraliem135 Před rokem +3

      I believe if you’re depressed or lacking dopamine for a while the reverse could happened. You only have motivation if something good happened. I believe that’s where suffering geniuses come from. Their brain lack in dopamine production that only certain reward/activities work for them and they have to keep chasing that stimulus

    • @backfru
      @backfru Před rokem +1

      How long did your "recovery" take?
      I have experienced the same "thing" as you; feeling "lost" after intense experiences/"substance use"
      The "valley" has been pretty hard, and "taking" a while to get "out" of
      "Andrew" has been really "good" at breaking "this" stuff down "and" explaining how dopamine drives "all" this "stuff"

    • @rboland2173
      @rboland2173 Před rokem +2

      I did 22+ years in the military (nothing epic like Jocko's career) and when I look back on some of my more intense exploits and how I reacted to them & after the events/achievements/failures videos like these help me to make sense of why my brain works/doesn't work as it relates to dopamine regulation. Truly fascinating watching this "meeting of the minds" video. It's some very high octane education!

  • @MrKoffeeKup
    @MrKoffeeKup Před rokem +28

    Detoxing both mentally and physically is key. Physical pain makes for mental and mental for physical. There is a point when one can go well too far for either when trying to repair or prevent damage.

  • @dnbjedi
    @dnbjedi Před rokem +51

    I feel like andrew could come up with a unified explanation of the mind and brain. He knows so much about the mechanics it’s a not just info dumping he lives in this knowledge of the mind.

  • @traycecarr9237
    @traycecarr9237 Před rokem +64

    I was on Ripped Fuel and Hydoxycut all in the 90's...I was also anorexic, I ran 15-18 miles a day then would rollerblade all afternoon..I now respect my body, I absolutely respect the brain & hormones..Thank you for this education into our bodies/brains:)

    • @adamcox6960
      @adamcox6960 Před rokem +4

      Yea..... a badass ripped roller blader🤭

    • @littleripper312
      @littleripper312 Před rokem +5

      Sounds like a good time though, bet you were a blast to hang out with when you were younger haha.

    • @NRG56
      @NRG56 Před rokem +14

      How are you alive

    • @traycecarr9237
      @traycecarr9237 Před rokem +8

      @@NRG56 by the Grace of God..literally..ehedra is no joke

  • @nitronitro1274
    @nitronitro1274 Před rokem +4

    Absolutely amazing. So many have no idea what he is actually talking about. I do and it is extremely refreshing because when I try to talk to people about this type of thing they look at me crazy and have no idea what I am talking about lol. The human body/dopamine etc is so fascinating.

  • @thomasforrisi879
    @thomasforrisi879 Před rokem +1

    I've seen Jacko on Rogan. I've been an RN since '83. This episode is for me an example of when one knows something globally and then happening onto a site that takes into the specifics. When knowledge is presented in a way that the recipient takes in and can see the common sense of it, it's a good day. To learn how something is constructed, its uses, how it works as well as how and why it deconstructs and reconstructs are key to learning how to modulate and the, " whys " and effects behind disregulation.

  • @benv23
    @benv23 Před rokem +56

    I’m in the course of cutting all synthetic dopamine out (porn, social media, marijuana, etc.), it’s painful but life in general feels more rewarding and manageable. Don’t stop reminding yourself of want you need to take control of your life.

    • @WokeAFMillennial
      @WokeAFMillennial Před rokem +4

      I mean, you can have ALL of those things but just exercise your own personal discipline to not allow it to get out of control in your usage everyday. People are not realizing that what Andrew says here is to not quit everything, but simply to manage your usages of these dopamine releases.
      Exercise your discipline and only ONE of those dangerous activities a day. Focus on the length of time with your usage and reduce it. Slowly, you'll be able to do ALL of those things, but in a much more reasonable way to manage your baseline.

    • @glacialimpala
      @glacialimpala Před rokem +8

      @@WokeAFMillennial you're ignoring personal differences, for many of us a little bit is risky because it escalates easily. Plus what the heck is upside to watching porn? Every aspect of it is bad for you (unless you're watching slow romantic stuff with realistic looking people who aren't there for money, which doesn't exist). It's like saying you can do just a little bit of meth if you train yourself

    • @anonymous16472
      @anonymous16472 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@glacialimpalahumans chase dopamine and always will no matter how harmful that is for them its how every animal work

  • @BodyworksPrime
    @BodyworksPrime Před rokem +75

    Great interview. Modern day life really does take a lot of discipline with almost limitless high dopamine activities. The most rewarding activates long term though are usually the ones other people are not willing to do.

    • @gammamaster1894
      @gammamaster1894 Před rokem +14

      Yeah just think in the past, it was the complete opposite. 90% of people were farmers, so basically you'd spend half the year working hard to absolutely no reward and then BAM! harvest time comes and all that hard work is (god(s) willing) paid off. No wonder ancient agricultural societies formulated their religions so heavily around the agricultural cycle and celebrated so much after a successful harvest.

    • @jmbt02
      @jmbt02 Před rokem +9

      @@gammamaster1894 or even going back in to the house at the end of the day for the hot dinner (if food is available) that the women cooked up, after you've been performing the same movements for 7 hrs that day and just staring at plant stalks and dirt. Imagine how exciting that dinner was! And just the chance to relax and chat with your extended family! We have given ourselves as a race too much

    • @keemoify
      @keemoify Před rokem

      @@gammamaster1894 Even longer back, the only time they had large ammounts of dopamine was when they killed a prey to eat or when they had sex

  • @Nobodycares1993
    @Nobodycares1993 Před rokem +18

    This type of information is golden

  • @ninelr222
    @ninelr222 Před rokem +14

    I am not a sport person in any way but I think I can relate to that dopamine rollercoaster . When I listen for a prolonged time, say couple hours, to music type that I really like and enjoy, later on I usually feel a bit down, a bit sad. So that could be it. Dopamine up and down.

  • @jameshadfield5624
    @jameshadfield5624 Před rokem +145

    enjoyed this. As someone coming out of a Long "Cannabis Coma" (45yrs.) a lot of areas were hit. The Porn plague was even longer (12 to 63!) Heineken's and Stoli were also in the Land of NUMB. Well with these cunning distractions, eating properly was non-existent (those Fast "food" places were at least avoided!) Anyways the Clouds been Lifted and it's been LONG overdue. Even had to delete Tik-Tok, because having an Addictive personality (Obviously) I felt the "need" to respond to a third of the content. Which was Nuts but fit the dope-a- mean Hunger. So needless to say this was a Good subject manner for me and I immediately subscribed with the hope that, if the other episodes are half as good, then I'm in a helpful zone. Thanks! That woman that you referenced, Lemke has a new book out on dopamine + it's not too bad. something like "Dopamine nation". Peace

    • @12Daniel34
      @12Daniel34 Před rokem +1

      How would you describe a "cannabis coma"?

    • @owendispensa8953
      @owendispensa8953 Před rokem +3

      Sounds like you’ve had one hell of a life. Shouldn’t say that though, it’s not over!

    • @shaneacton1627
      @shaneacton1627 Před rokem +1

      Could you describe, experientially, how different it feels to just go through a normal day now, after your 'cleanse' ?

    • @alexxarcadia
      @alexxarcadia Před rokem +3

      Hey how are you doing so far? I hope you’re feeling better! I’m on the same path my friend, we are in the helpful area indeed now. Wishing you the best of life and keep on healing. We deserve a healthier life ❤️

    • @Realworldnewsreposts
      @Realworldnewsreposts Před rokem

      Gat damn man! That c☆cks got calluses!

  • @matshallgren3383
    @matshallgren3383 Před rokem +9

    What a fascinating subject, great discussion, clear and articulate, I could listen to much more.

  • @ryanhill7318
    @ryanhill7318 Před rokem +3

    Definitely. That's actually wild. There have been times I've felt depressed and anxious for a day or two after hard training. Finally an explanation!

  • @colinbooth1265
    @colinbooth1265 Před rokem +1

    Dr Huberman blows my mind, he’s so smart and inspiring. Love all his videos about neurology and brain function!

  • @standin4right
    @standin4right Před rokem +5

    This podcast was awesome! I'll be re-listening to this and taking notes concerning the information!

  • @DavidPerez-yt
    @DavidPerez-yt Před rokem +14

    So thankful for coming across Joe rogan’s podcast. I first found Andrew Huberman on there and he spoke about testosterone and exercising-things of that matter. It’s crazy because with this neuroscience stuff I’m able to realize so much about certain patterns that I have that I wasn’t aware of but I can now try and dive a bit deep and see what I can do

  • @JQMurrell
    @JQMurrell Před rokem +28

    I've never liked something controlling me and my decisions, so as soon as i feel a draw towards a "need" for something, i immediately cut it off.. so caffeine or addictive substances have never been a thing for me. I just have to find something enjoyable and challenging in order to be motivated to pursue it.
    Whether that's really digging into a topic to write a book about, because it's so darn cool to share with others and then i get to master my knowledge about that topic... or whether it's exercise by doing something physically challenging that can also engage my creativity, like dance and aerial arts! If i don't enjoy it and can't push myself so that i feel like I'm progressing in something and mastering myself in a new way, I'm not about it!

    • @MVProfits
      @MVProfits Před rokem +2

      "I've never liked something controlling me and my decisions, so as soon as i feel a draw towards a "need" for something, i immediately cut it off.. so caffeine or addictive substances have never been a thing for me". I used to think like that and didn't use coffee for decades. I do now though. I'm far from being an "addict" but it slowly creeps on you. It started for me before long road cycling rides, the during them also (they often last 3-5 hours), then before weight training, etc. I found coffee doesn't help me at all for mental focus, but for physical activities it does. But I had your exact philosophy so keep it as long as you can, forever if possible ;)

  • @lostjunglist8704
    @lostjunglist8704 Před rokem +23

    I've been abusing my Adderall for 5 years. I'm no longer in denial about it & can accept the truth without it triggering me. This video was exactly what I needed to see before I took another one. More milligrams aren't going to help me at this point today. Self-discipline, insight, & knowing the facts about how dopamine works....Is helping my cravings. My healing work will get finished when I finish. Thanks for "going there" when you mentioned Adderall. That comment was meant for me to hear & I thank you for sharing this info. U just saved my bottle from being empty & gave me the tools I needed to be aware of.

    • @boyapollo808
      @boyapollo808 Před rokem +2

      stay strong friend and keep up the hard work! I'm in a similar situation so you have a lot of people who support ya 🖤

    • @BreGrateful
      @BreGrateful Před rokem

      Yes same here. When he said adderall I was so intrigued because I been using it for work, study, and working out. I know I shouldn’t but I fear if I stop I might go back to not being as motivated.

    • @sean6515
      @sean6515 Před rokem

      You've got this!

    • @spiralrose
      @spiralrose Před rokem

      Lucky you… I’m still trying to convince my meds-provider to put me back on the full dose of Adderall that I’ve been taking for years.
      It’s fucking sucks… They tell me I need to have motivation but they won’t give me the medicine that helps jumpstart me to even try to create a life where is self motivation is an option

  • @jedi77palmer
    @jedi77palmer Před rokem +70

    Skydiving, I had a interesting one off experience of this dopamine expenditure when I was in my twenties.
    I had done a few jumps one day and then that night I caught up with some friends for a little party at their new property.
    We all had some ecctasy which was not too usual as we occasionally enjoyed such things.
    It had zero effect on me while everyone else, that hadn't jumped out of a plane that day, experienced the usual effect of the drug.
    I just got tired as I normally would as the night wore on and went to sleep while my friends kept dancing and having a great time.
    Interesting.

    • @demsokk
      @demsokk Před rokem +5

      Trippy, makes sense. Thanks for sharing

    • @jedi77palmer
      @jedi77palmer Před rokem +12

      @Pilgrim17 it would be very unusual for just one pill out of a whole batch to be a dud.
      The most likely cause is my brain had already released a large amount of dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine and therefore and no more in reserve to release.
      My body needed more time to build up the molecules again and that's why the drug didn't so anything as that's how it has its effect by triggering the release of these chemicals from their storage sites.

    • @jordanz4264
      @jordanz4264 Před rokem +7

      Now I know next time I wanna pop some molly not to jump out of a plane before. Thanks bro. Next time though maybe try popping some molly an hr before your jump for best results. Lol

    • @jedi77palmer
      @jedi77palmer Před rokem +1

      @@jordanz4264 haha yeah maybe not need all your wits when plummeting towards the ground 😆

    • @jordanz4264
      @jordanz4264 Před rokem

      @@jedi77palmer haha ya I’ve gone twice, once with an instructor and once by myself, there’s defiantly a lot of information to process as your falling to the earth out of a plane by yourself

  • @enjoythedaybrand6809
    @enjoythedaybrand6809 Před rokem +7

    Good stuff love these shorter clips.

  • @TaylorGerrior
    @TaylorGerrior Před rokem +2

    This whole podcast which was 5 hrs long, went by so quickly. immersed heavily, thank you

  • @MrTheBestSweeper
    @MrTheBestSweeper Před rokem +2

    Brilliant information. Makes it all so clear and transparent. Thank you!

  • @steveh.7664
    @steveh.7664 Před rokem +35

    The crash feels painful. YES and YES. I've been through it after years of big workloads, taking care of a dying parent, and finishing a lot of goals. My crash also coincided with depression, after my dad died, to make it even worse.

    • @blubblurb
      @blubblurb Před rokem +2

      I'm in the exact same situation at the moment. Taking care of a dying parent, and also a load of work to do, moving together with girlfriend... I hope you are good now. I'm fortunately still am, but just have a bad unmotivated morning. :)

    • @mariolara0595
      @mariolara0595 Před rokem +5

      Sorry for your loss

    • @jdnrust1590
      @jdnrust1590 Před rokem

      My parents sucked I always find it odd people really loving and missing their parents bro I could give AF less. A little traumatized a little chip yeah it is what it is tho. Look into REAL 5-meo DMT could help you in your journey and help you have a new perspective on death.

    • @krane97
      @krane97 Před rokem +8

      @@jdnrust1590 That sounds like more of a you thing.

    • @shadowstepsanctuary2636
      @shadowstepsanctuary2636 Před rokem

      @@blubblurb lol

  • @peter_schomus
    @peter_schomus Před rokem +17

    The post depression after huge dopamine spikes makes me think of how a Rockstar feels after a show. Maybe that depression perpetuates more drug use and whatever else

  • @alexb-a.4047
    @alexb-a.4047 Před rokem

    Thank you for the post. It's great crash course to understand dopamine functions.

  • @_grayvity
    @_grayvity Před rokem

    this makes so much friggin sense. I'm so thankful to have seen this on my feed. I get a lot f performance anxiety when I lift-- and I lift alone-- and it's bc I hype myself up for a workout and then when I get there, I get nervous. I don't want to follow through when, logically, I understand that I like lifting. I understand that I enjoy working out and I like how it makes me feel. but I crash just enough to where my brain goes executive dysfunction and it's like "but what if you didn't?"

  • @Shane7492
    @Shane7492 Před rokem +12

    This is one of the many reasons moods fluctuate so much. Do you wonder why some days you feel like you're on top of the world and then other days down in the dumps? Yeah, we all go through it, because it's the natural ebb and flow of things that happen within our bodies.

  • @Jay_SGE
    @Jay_SGE Před rokem +3

    My Dopamine is fried then. I always try to stay stimulated In some form of the other be it through training or working towards goals. This was enlightening

  • @orionswitness
    @orionswitness Před měsícem +1

    Riding a motorcycle out on the back roads and forest trails …almost makes my soul new again .
    No past , no future , just being in the present , soaking up the whole universe , eight hours can seem like two hours .

    • @invictusaeternum
      @invictusaeternum Před měsícem +1

      There is no better therapy for some than the interaction between man & machine.

  • @gidalivv
    @gidalivv Před rokem +1

    So easy explanation of the complex problem! Bravo

  • @ogle-tr-122b4
    @ogle-tr-122b4 Před rokem +17

    Great now you just made me self-conscious about how much fun I should have in my life. Lol

  • @professormoriarty6875
    @professormoriarty6875 Před rokem +8

    You can see the admiration and respect in Jocko's eyes. He really likes Andrew.

  • @rolexflex
    @rolexflex Před rokem

    the collab we all needed. all points are spot on!

  • @TheRealChrisBeard
    @TheRealChrisBeard Před rokem +3

    I think the people really tested in their early years, that had many ups and downs, achieving a lot, doing cool, crazy shit, and had to partially struggle financially/mentally, can learn to be level minded for the most part. And when we get super happy for some time, the come down isn’t as bad just from us being aware it exists.

  • @joshuaturner8559
    @joshuaturner8559 Před rokem +17

    This would definitely help someone in recovery and I wish I would’ve known this when I was in rehab in Florida. I used coffee and exercise to cope with being sober

    • @curedham2963
      @curedham2963 Před rokem +8

      yes exercise has shown to be the most effective tool against depression and among many other mental health problems that arise from a deficiency in dopamine/endorphins etc.

    • @jordanz4264
      @jordanz4264 Před rokem +2

      Cope with being sober 😂 could definitely be worse. I would say that’s probably one of the best combinations you could be addicted to. Least you didn’t choose meth and masterbaiting

  • @hyevoltage
    @hyevoltage Před rokem +28

    I clicked on this video to get a dopamine hit, so ya I need this info.

  • @nocantry
    @nocantry Před rokem +2

    "Non-infinite, yet renewable" is such a beautiful phrase.

  • @cynthiathomas5754
    @cynthiathomas5754 Před rokem +1

    This guy is spot on.Chop Wood ,Carry Water...I read a book that described this...A book on depression which also mentioned the depletion of brain chemicals after a good experience.

  • @theFormidable1
    @theFormidable1 Před rokem +46

    Everything in life is a dopamine hit and the more enjoyment it gives you the more addicted to that dope or activity you become until you detox. This is the key to addictive behavior

    • @jonnekytola5513
      @jonnekytola5513 Před rokem +8

      Interesting thing about addiction: opiate based addictions can be circumvented by oxytocin, as oxytocin prevents opiate tolerance from developing. This way for example the oxytocin and opiate providing motherly touch is rewarding without developing tolerance, whereas opiate based drugs lack the oxytocin component. Read this in Jaak Panksepp’s research and thought it was profound in relation to addiction and human relations.

    • @novai6554
      @novai6554 Před rokem +3

      @@jonnekytola5513 what if oxytocin is a cheat code for life lmao i need some

    • @mrfatuchi
      @mrfatuchi Před rokem +2

      @@jonnekytola5513 So love is truly answer to everything.

    • @0x44Monad
      @0x44Monad Před rokem

      @@mrfatuchia nd looking into a Dog's eye. At least I think Joe Rogan said that. Haha, someone may wanna verify but something like no animal can stimulate oxtocin in human's besides looking into a dog's eyes; similar response to parents and their child. Now, depending on your interpretation that could be the canine hacking the human biology for a type of symbiote relationship, or true love. The third option is that God is a Dog. lol[

    • @yomommashaus
      @yomommashaus Před rokem +1

      It's only the key to stopping the behaviour. If the behaviour is being used as a coping mechanism for an underlying problem, you also need to address what the underlying problem is.

  • @tomrodgers6629
    @tomrodgers6629 Před rokem +50

    Early morning workouts work for me it gets me amped for the day. Ans yes I was a Ripped Fuel junkie in the 90's it works. Dam you Twin Labs for changing the formula. A few heart attacks man up. Lol

    • @IceColdProfessional
      @IceColdProfessional Před rokem +8

      You aren't a real man unless you've had at least one heart attack or been hospitalized for exhaustion.

    • @workingguy6666
      @workingguy6666 Před rokem +5

      Holy hell, I think I used to take that stuff a little bit. Twinlabs shit in the 1990's was the bomb - I got huge on it while doing three to four hours of weights five days a week.

    • @TommyShlong
      @TommyShlong Před rokem +1

      I remember seeing ripped fuel. What was in that stuff?

    • @tomrodgers6629
      @tomrodgers6629 Před rokem

      @@TommyShlong Dark Magic. Lol

    • @workingguy6666
      @workingguy6666 Před rokem +1

      @@TommyShlong I think Ephedrine, in part? Can't recall.

  • @keepyoursoulyoung
    @keepyoursoulyoung Před rokem +1

    This topic is new and interesting for me , thank you!

  • @Nethanel773
    @Nethanel773 Před rokem

    Thank you for putting this up.

  • @warrenb8228
    @warrenb8228 Před rokem +5

    After I crashed after years of working an extremely dynamic and violent type of career, I started TRT. Not for muscle quality or anything like that, but for psychological reasons. I was not capable of feeling happiness at even a basic level. Things that made me happy prior made me bored or tired. Now I’m good without the help of anti depressants or anti psychotic medication.

    • @asmrquran4374
      @asmrquran4374 Před rokem +1

      did you use anti depressants b4 ? if so how did you cope when coming off?

    • @nomadikmind3979
      @nomadikmind3979 Před rokem

      trt? testosterone replacement? Did your levels test low?

    • @lollolliii
      @lollolliii Před rokem

      @Warren B how did you come off from Antidepressanty and anti psychotic medication??? Any tips? Thanks

  • @stevenscoggins8560
    @stevenscoggins8560 Před rokem +3

    Holy shit, thank you guys for this conversation! Huge personal puzzle piece solved! 👍🏻🇺🇸

  • @jeffilli1663
    @jeffilli1663 Před 29 dny

    I experienced this today. Last night I finally got to see my kids after 1 month. I'm used to being with them everyday. I was granted 4 hours with them. When I got home I was so happy and "high" from my visit that i couldn't even sleep. Today I am depressed again!

  • @Joshmasanow
    @Joshmasanow Před rokem

    I had a thought this morning while on my morning walk relating to this. No more chasing the dragon. Wonderful talk!

  • @Crxcket
    @Crxcket Před rokem +14

    That moment when you watch this video after a shower beer to some music.

  • @michellekaufmann5154
    @michellekaufmann5154 Před rokem +4

    I felt the same after travelling South America. Home just seemed so bland after. I’ve heard this happens to a lot of travellers after their trip.

    • @gbc.art.bra.49
      @gbc.art.bra.49 Před rokem

      Just gotta do things that are good for you and when you're done you feel fine

  • @rocky13m
    @rocky13m Před rokem +2

    This is extremely valuable information and they’re giving it to us for free. Thank you

  • @learningtogrowinChrist
    @learningtogrowinChrist Před rokem +1

    That was fascinating! It actually ties together a bunch of things. 👍

  • @SCHOFIELD81
    @SCHOFIELD81 Před rokem +16

    I can’t produce dopamine due to young onset Parkinson’s. Aged 41. My life is living hell and it’s only early stages. So movement issues are still minor. My sense of smell detects everything as sick smelling like vomit. Permanent brain fog. No libido. No interest in doing anything at all. Can’t focus on basic tasks. Lost my career in the film industry. On brink of losing minimum wage part time job. No savings. No pension. Nothing to live for. If you can do one thing for yourself it would be to do everything in your power to protect your dopamine system. I lived a reasonably healthy lifestyle but made a few errors I regret I.e. smoked a bit of weed for a year or so, don’t have gratitude for the good things in my life and allowed negative thoughts to run away with me. I plan on taking my own life before things get much worse. Hopefully something better is waiting

    • @chiefenumclaw7960
      @chiefenumclaw7960 Před rokem +4

      Do you still have parents who are alive? If so, consider postponing your end game until they've passed. Some people never recover from this, and they will carry the weight you cast off. As a licensed taxidermist... my advice would be to try living in another country, who knows maybe you'll gain a new perspective and find something that is greater than the pain of living? Good luck Dave!

    • @SCHOFIELD81
      @SCHOFIELD81 Před rokem

      @@chiefenumclaw7960 thanks for the response. unfortunately my financial and health circumstances prevent me moving to a different country. Without dopamine it would be near impossible task and emotionally meaningless anyway

    • @douglas5260
      @douglas5260 Před rokem +6

      @@SCHOFIELD81 Before doing anything, please, seek counseling and talk to people.
      Talk to at least one family member, one friend, one professional therapist, and one religious leader you trust.
      Sometimes you can't see a way out of a situation now, from yours perspective, but someone from outside can, and they might help you see it too.
      If after doing this you still don't change your mind, I only ask you to search for an answer to the big questions of life before going.
      Because these answers can define what will happen to you in the afterlife.
      I personally think there are solid evidences that God exists and came to the word as Jesus to reconcile humanity with him.
      And I think you should investigate this matter further.
      Because if this is actually true, there is really a God out there that loves you and want to have a relationship with you.
      And this relationship may change the way you see the world and your life.
      And it maybe may change your mind about taking your own life, or at least give you a reassurance about your destiny in the afterlife.
      God bless you.

    • @dredlew
      @dredlew Před rokem +1

      Man you cant do that. I can help you. Where are you located?

    • @SCHOFIELD81
      @SCHOFIELD81 Před rokem

      @@dredlew uk

  • @jl1550
    @jl1550 Před 7 měsíci +5

    A strict 10 day silent retreat in a monk run temple where you get kicked out for not following the rules and have to wake up at 4 am everyday will give you a total dopamine reset.

  • @gabebikes
    @gabebikes Před rokem

    This is a great topic! Thanks for sharing Jocko

  • @murkdurk8961
    @murkdurk8961 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely! This is the way to go.

  • @wplants9793
    @wplants9793 Před rokem +26

    When I was in grad school AFTER a big test in a subject I liked, that I studied immensely for I would feel great, not overdone but generally great AND all the information I learned finally ‘clicked’ and I connected to it.
    I did not crash…wondered what was up with dopamine for me.
    However, if it was a test that I did not like, like the high stakes licensing exams, I felt absolutely terrible.
    PS would love to hear how oxytocin fits into this in regards to caring for young children.

    • @MrPabgon
      @MrPabgon Před 10 měsíci +1

      This is what keeps me doubting. I've also had high achievements that didn't have a low afterwards. Just like back to baseline.

    • @pastelteaaniiii
      @pastelteaaniiii Před 9 měsíci

      I think that has something to do with what we see as rewarding or threatening. Like in the first scenario, the process spikes dopamine throughout and is somewhat independent of the outcome so like there isn't much of a peak where as when the stakes are high, there is so much more adrenaline,dopamine and hence I guess the peak. Idk just my observations being an extremely anxious person, It would take me so much effort to get anything done and when it got done, I would feel absolutely shit when it wasn't upto my unrealistic expectations and also I would loathe the process. Whereas on things I enjoyed, I would forget eating and going to the loo.

  • @chotevuthtycheatvisoth1799

    Love Andrew Interpretation of Dopamine as a chemical for motivation rather than as chemical of happiness

    • @TheGreektrojan
      @TheGreektrojan Před rokem +5

      This has always been the interpretation of Dopamine across the scientific community, not Andrew specifically. The happiness thing was just a classic case of media miscommunication a scientific idea to gen pop.

    • @immanuelcunt7296
      @immanuelcunt7296 Před rokem +1

      It's not an interpretation, it's a well-established fact.

  • @WhiteCollarWisdom
    @WhiteCollarWisdom Před rokem

    This was very helpful. Thank you!

  • @marimar994
    @marimar994 Před rokem

    Ripped Fuel! Whoa! You took me back with that reference. 😆
    Awesome content, Jocko! Thank you for yet another informative gem.

  • @austinlittle1638
    @austinlittle1638 Před rokem +10

    If I do something as seemingly trivial as have a video game session that's a little too long, I can feel my motivation to be productive drop significantly. It's simulated achievement that's too easy to get. I noticed this on weekends, when I don't have work or any other obligations. Sometimes I'll start the day with a little bit of Halo Infinite, maybe an hour or two. After I'm done it's like the weight of the day is increased. I'll dread getting my workout in, dread cleaning, etc. Compare that to days I start off productive, night and day. I make shit happen.

    • @soulfuzz368
      @soulfuzz368 Před rokem +1

      I can relate to this. After a really good game session, everything else seems extra boring.

    • @SmartestDumbGuy
      @SmartestDumbGuy Před rokem +1

      Dude totally. If I play a game too long I feel weird afterwards. Totally like a come down. That's why I don't like to play games until later in the day or evening. I know it's not good to start my day that way.

    • @jareddolor
      @jareddolor Před rokem +1

      Bro i had this same epiphany this week. I’ve been grinding apex ranked and after a session of sometimes 3 hours I feel extremely lazy afterwards, totally unfocused on my homework, and dreading the days workout. It’s like the progression system within the game has skewed my means of wanting to progress at all in other things in my life. Going on a week long cleanse for now and going from there!

  • @thinkingape7655
    @thinkingape7655 Před rokem +6

    I wish the VA would teach us more about this. My last deployment was tough and no mater what I did, I could not find balance for years after.

  • @kinthirteen
    @kinthirteen Před 2 měsíci

    For me music really helps me focus on when I need to sit down and get some drawing done.

  • @melanievoltz4453
    @melanievoltz4453 Před rokem

    Fantastic snippet from the full episode. Andrew became an instant follow for me on YT after this episode.

  • @parousia2771
    @parousia2771 Před rokem +14

    I find endorphines to be much more satisfying. I practice releasing endorphins through singing (mainly 90s grunge songs). It fees like a took a hydrocodone for a 5-7 minutes. some people get this feeling through running aka runners high but for me its via good 25 minute vocal sesh.

    • @xostler
      @xostler Před rokem

      Endorphin = endogenous morphine so yeah lol

    • @parousia2771
      @parousia2771 Před rokem

      @@xostler yes I understand that I was just explaining my method of releasing the hormone

    • @xostler
      @xostler Před rokem +2

      @@parousia2771 well sure but there's others on the internet that may not know about beta-morphine peptide. It's all dopamine mediated though too. As dopamine is an intermediate to endorphin production. So just be aware that it isn't an either or scenario. But do you do you. We all have to motivate ourselves somehow!

  • @Rob-gf3pb
    @Rob-gf3pb Před rokem +261

    Facts!
    I’m an ex-addict/addict in recovery (6 years 5 month 1 day clean)
    This is the exact definition of addiction.
    Even when you want nothing more than to not use any More, you drop below base so far, that you’re on day 5 and in such physical pain over the last 5 days, that your body cannot get out of bed without the drug.
    Thus, you use it after going days without and you’re right back at square one.
    Truly awful

    • @jaykeegan5980
      @jaykeegan5980 Před rokem +21

      Congratulations on your time clean, brother. May you continue on your path to clean and sober living

    • @Rob-gf3pb
      @Rob-gf3pb Před rokem +5

      @@jaykeegan5980 ty, brotha

    • @orangez1986
      @orangez1986 Před rokem +4

      How did you beat it?

    • @stendaalcartography3436
      @stendaalcartography3436 Před rokem +15

      Yeah man. I'm 16 day sober. I almost relapsed yesterday and today. But I held on strong. I just have to accept the fact that I will always have pull to relapse. Huberman helped me a ton for sure.

    • @LyonPercival
      @LyonPercival Před rokem +1

      KEEP GOING ROB! WE TRULY CHEER FOR YOU, AS ANOTHER MAN TO ANOTHER MAN.

  • @asgaardnext3653
    @asgaardnext3653 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Honestly as someone who did a lot of drugs over twenty years you don’t need a university degree to understand about going down further than you went up , once you first start using your base line not only alters but soon can disappear , having now been clean for nearly a decade I can say things are relatively normal again , and I a much happier , thanks for video and your continued insight

  • @Marathonrunner-G
    @Marathonrunner-G Před rokem

    Realy importent information.
    We all know this & have felt it to some degree.
    To understand what happens & why we feel the way we do is a different matter.

  • @yeoshenghong4802
    @yeoshenghong4802 Před rokem +3

    You just explain my depression great

  • @7wernli
    @7wernli Před rokem +83

    Every bit of this was awesome . Very informative. And You don’t need to be a doctor to prescribe that advice-porn is destructive and its everywhere and it’s incredibly attractive. A dangerous combo.

  • @mtbiker4life918
    @mtbiker4life918 Před rokem +1

    This was an outstanding explanation! Wow.

  • @CJ-oj8om
    @CJ-oj8om Před rokem +1

    Woah what a podcast. Like 10 top I’ve ever listened to… top 15 dang it was good

  • @danielnicholson25
    @danielnicholson25 Před rokem +36

    This makes sense… yesterday I was feeling way off and unmotivated. The only thing I can seem to track the cause to was the day before, I drank coffee for the first time in weeks. Perhaps my dopamine shot up and crashed. Makes perfect sense tbh

    • @andrabook8758
      @andrabook8758 Před rokem +8

      you can try to use drinks with less caffeine if you don't really need to be super alert and then it won't do that anymore. this is kind of why everyone keeps drinking coffee each day, even though they shouldn't need it

    • @madlenj.4644
      @madlenj.4644 Před rokem

      @@andrabook8758 i also drink coffee decoffeined. You´ll notice beeing earlier tire through out the day in the first week. But thats it. You´ll be able to get earlier in bed.

    • @andrabook8758
      @andrabook8758 Před rokem

      @@madlenj.4644 i shall give you a tip. try green tea instead of just any caffeinated teas. I have the teas for when I don't need a huge spike of energy, and then the coffee for when I do need it. And you just rotate them as needed. The green tea tho you don't need sugar for it bc it's not bitter, unlike the dark teas or the coffee, so you can just not add sweatner and you don't crash afterwards.

  • @eloelo6944
    @eloelo6944 Před rokem +13

    3:00 so basically listening to music and drinking coffee is spoiling myself too much now lmao I'm not David Goggins... I thought not beating it too often and greatly limiting junk food was already a way greater dopamine detox than 90% of people do but it turns out I need monk mode

    • @nilsbth2262
      @nilsbth2262 Před rokem +3

      monk mode. this comment hahaha

    • @bentleymayes4536
      @bentleymayes4536 Před rokem +2

      He says be careful about stacking dopamine. I think it's just about being careful, but yeah it can feel like monk mode sometimes.

  • @eksquisite
    @eksquisite Před rokem +1

    2:23 best thing to take from this video, when u feel the crash, avoid dopamine inducing activities till u feel joy start creeping up again

  • @livsnjutaresverige3802
    @livsnjutaresverige3802 Před 5 měsíci +1

    When I go without music (listening not playing) and caffeine for 5 days +…even cleaning my house it’s kinda fun. It’s just the withdrawal are so damn difficult.

  • @thesobrietyplaybook
    @thesobrietyplaybook Před rokem +4

    Thank you for this explanation. 🤙🏻
    I was in active alcoholism and addiction for 25 years and now I have been sober for 2 years and 10 months. 💊 💨 🍻 💉 😭
    With that said, I experienced dopamine detox but I never heard a thorough
    explanation like this.
    I will never put myself through hell/detox like this again. The price I had to pay was NEVER 👎🏻 worth it.
    🙈🙊🙉🙈🙊🙉🙈🙊🙉🙈🙊🙉

    • @spiralrose
      @spiralrose Před rokem +1

      You are amazing!

    • @TheMedicalLad
      @TheMedicalLad Před rokem

      @@spiralrose what is she saying ? She will go back to alcohol ?

  • @JP-lf5tp
    @JP-lf5tp Před rokem +3

    Some people need to dopamine fast because they flooded their brain over many days with so much dopamine that there brain reduces the over used receptors *somehow* and when the last receptor no longer receives anything it regrows them *somehow* because they are needed just not every millisecond of every day; I myself once came but I didn't receive any good feelings and just felt cold and depressed so I quit as long as I could and could feel again in only a few days but that was a long time ago and I still haven't succeeded in quitting but I really believe there is some truth to learn from leaving p°rn behind, some happiness to pursue beyond the veil of depression. And as I leave the modern needle behind I hope I can someday want something greater than any modern man can want.
    May God be with you, Always.

  • @iancanada6875
    @iancanada6875 Před rokem +1

    I’ve always worked out later in the day because i easily fell asleep afterwards and it felt extra satisfying to sleep when I get tired and wake up feeling refreshed. I only have 1 cup of black coffee as a pre workout and only listen to political or educational podcast while exercising.

    • @user-mx4sm9cv7e
      @user-mx4sm9cv7e Před rokem +4

      Politics is nothing but mere theatre for the masses

  • @HuntingTarg
    @HuntingTarg Před rokem +1

    Once again, science validates ancient wisdom; chasing pleasure does not lead to happiness.
    On "infinite but renewable resource" :
    I read _The Power of Full Engagement" by Loeher & Schwartz, an executive coach and a sports performance scientist. The key insight I got from it is that "daily willpower is a limited resource." I ran into so many people who denied the reality of what I felt; that concept explained it. This discussion underpins it; it gives a biochemical basis for a hard limit (not a universal one, 'your mileage may vary') on daily motivation.