Why Do I Chase Dopamine? Using Distractions to Avoid Emotions and Past Pain
Chasing dopamine has become something I’ve started noticing in myself more and more. Whether it’s scrolling, watching something, or constantly needing stimulation, it feels like I’m always trying to stay distracted. When I really think about it, chasing dopamine often becomes a way of avoiding emotions and not dealing with past pain.
It’s subtle at first.
