You’re not unmotivated. Your reward system is depleted.

Anhedonia — the inability to feel pleasure — is one of the core features of depression most people don’t talk about. Your dopamine system has gone quiet, so nothing feels worth the effort.

Treatment doesn’t just reduce sadness. It brings the reward system back online.

https://youtube.com/shorts/tOd6feh6SKg?si=StTAkFQYEvAtKJt3

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What your brain does in the 5 minutes before a panic attack - Dr Tracey Marks

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZCKME8jywxk

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How 3 Minutes of Gratitude Calms Your Brain - Dr. Tracey Marks

https://youtu.be/8yDqIoJJXn4?si=B8bTPEn0MVTWzT-Z #DrTraceyMarks #gratitude

How Compassion Changes Your Brain: The Power of Loving-Kindness Meditation - Dr Tracey Marks

https://youtu.be/Ywgjo0AkyaM?si=VsNeEiEzAlMoieDW #ADHD #AuDHD #LovingKindness #meditation #compassion #DrTraceyMarks @actuallyadhd @actuallyaudhd @actuallyautistic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7_qmkmP-JM

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What #SocialIsolation Does to Your Brain : How to Undo The Damage

Cardio and strength training for our brain health.

https://youtu.be/aAZ1DTyErKY?feature=shared #exercise #brain #health #AuDHD #DrTraceyMarks