Dopamine fluctuations can influence mood and motivation from "summary" of Cupid's Poisoned Arrow by Marnia Robinson
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in our brain's reward system. It is released in response to pleasurable experiences, such as eating delicious food or engaging in sexual activity. However, this neurotransmitter can also fluctuate in response to various stimuli, leading to changes in mood and motivation. When dopamine levels are high, we tend to feel happy, motivated, and focused. This is because dopamine reinforces behaviors that are associated with pleasure, encouraging us to seek out similar experiences in the future. On the other hand, when dopamine levels drop, we may feel lethargic, unmotivated, and even depressed. In the context of relationships, dopamine fluctuations can have a significant impact. For example, the initial stages of romantic love are often characterized by a surge in dopamine levels, leading to intense feelings of attraction...
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