Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that motivates us to pursue things we think will be pleasurable. It keeps us feeding at the trough. If the mesolimbic dopamine system is broken, we are not motivated to do anything. Could it be one of the drivers of Pathological Demand Avoidance?
I’ve been struggling to write something about Autism Awareness Month for a while. It is too wrapped up with grieving my mother and sister. So, here’s a short revelatory self-pitying piece about my messy autistic life.
Educating and Supporting the Masses
The Violence Against Women Prevention and Interpersonal Behavior Research Team is a research laboratory at Georgia State University, situated within the Department of Psychology.
Short, true stories from my life, much of which was lived homeless.
English Language Teaching Research and Teacher Education
Life on the Other Side of Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll
"Demand avoidance is a way of life for you, isn't it?"
Take A Look Behind the Scenes...
A series of unfortunate events…
A series of unfortunate events...
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My Journey Through Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, And Anxiety.
Liberal Politics, Media Criticism & General Mayhem
Evenhanded insight on political, cultural and scientific affairs
