Wael Ibrahim – PornDemic #18 – Managing Dopamine

			In the next couple of episodes, I'm going to introduce you to set of hormones that can contribute to
your addiction when these hormones are above or below the normal levels, then they are capable of
changing the individual's behavior. In fact, these changes on the long run can become automatic. But
don't worry, we will also explain how can we get in control of these hormones and use them for our
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			we're back everyone with * Demmick with the solution in mind where we offer you tips and tricks
on how to break free from the cycle of * addiction. If you didn't subscribe to the AWARE Academy
YouTube channel, this is your time to do so after the starting out stage and the seven essentials
that we have discussed in the previous seven episodes. Today, the hard work begins this very
important stage in your journey towards recovery from * addiction I call fuel which is boosting
the level of hormones in your brain that are contributing to your addiction but directing them
towards beautiful and healthier actions. And the first hormone or neurotransmitter that we are going
		

			to discuss and talk about today is the most popular of all, and that is dopamine. Dopamine is that
power that pushes you to repeat your activity. It provides you with excitement and pleasure. It
reminds you of your regular activities that you have established. Whether these activities are
desirable or not. It has the potential to also push you towards risky actions that you may regret
doing in the future. It makes you determined, blinded, clouded and of course it makes temptations
very, very hard to resist. The problem with dopamine is that when it is fired up and produced in a
massive quantity in our brain, we're out of control. We can't control our own decisions and actions.
		

			But when it's level drops, we're depressed we're anxious we experienced chest tightness and these
feelings on their own can become later on a trigger for us to relax and go back to square one. Now
how can we normalize and regulate the level of dopamine in our brain so that we neither relapse nor
become depressed? Please note, this is a disclaimer. I'm not a medical doctor. If you're unsure of
any of the following tips, please seek medical assistance. Number one, break the routine. Do not
ever surrender to your daily routine. Always come up with exciting events, exciting actions that
will provide you with these doses of dopamine in your brain that will replace the addictive pathways
		

			in the future. And if you're looking for details about that, please revise the previous seven
episodes, especially developing new habits. Number two, no drugs. Avoid them at all coals illegal
drugs can boost your dopamine level in a manner that you can't even imagine, but it directs it to
the wrong place in your brain, which may cause severe damage that we don't even want to talk about
in this episode. These physical damages in your brain could lead you to uncontrollable sexual urges
something that we wanted to avoid. If we wish to quit * addiction. Number three, something
I'm sure most of you would hate me for even considering saying it in this episode. And that is avoid
		

			caffeine. Are you kidding? No coffee. The truth is this cup of coffee that you get every morning
will give you a boost of energy for a little while. But after that, it decreases it and with it. It
decreases your level of dopamine. And as we said earlier, when the level of dopamine in your brain
drops, what happens? You enter into that stage of depression and anxiety. And these feelings these
annoying feelings sometimes become the main and the primary reasons for people to go back and
relapse to *. And finally, number four, no to sugar. Here we go again, no coffee and no
sugar. I know it's very hard to even imagine ourselves without sugar because all food almost all
		

			food contains sugar. But the fact is, sugar triggers the same exact pathway that has been damaged by
illicit drugs and alcohol. Yes, sugar is addictive, and it is better to cut it out from our diet, or
at least reduce its intake. So here you go. Only four things have been mentioned in this episode to
help you manage the level of dopamine production in your brain. Dopamine is very essential, a main
contributor to your addiction. So unless
		

			You manage its production and its reduction in your brain, you will never be able to really control
your actions. So remember those four points break the routine, no to drugs, no to coffee, no to
sugar. And here is your homework for the week. Please search the benefits of eating ripe banana and
how it can boost the level of dopamine in our body. And once you get your finding, please post them
in the comments below this video. Alright, that was it. Please subscribe to our channel comments
below this video, ask questions so that we can bring its answers in the next episodes and share the
content with everyone. Stay aware. See you next Thursday. 8pm Perth time
		

			stay strong.