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This is a self-regulation and deconditioning program I developed when aripiprazole had caused a dopaminergic storm in my system. I still think it is valid, but unfortunately the super-sensitivity caused by the drug was too strong for behavioural methods alone to suffice.
In a nutshell: go for walks, ride your bike and write. It's not rocket science.
The first step is to calm the waters. This is an excellent regulation protocol for neurodivergent folks, and a great on-ramp for meditation-proper.
The aim is to stabilise your dopaminergic environment. By raising tonic dopamine you can reduce the impact of phasic spikes.
In order to do this you choose a rhythmic motion which has enough stimulation to hold your attention in your current state. Over time the waves will stabilise and you can step down to a gentler meditation, so on and so forth.
adayindopamine = how a dopaminergic warm-up will change your life
dvarfundamentals = how dopamine variability works
meditationfunction = how this regulation calms the waves
whatisdvar = how dvar is a global value that increases suffering
Phasic waves in tonic pools.
Regulation protocol
dvar0.9-1.0 emergency protocol
dvar0.5-0.9 high stimulation meditations
dvar0.25-0.75 moderate stimulation meditations
dvar0.0-0.5 low stimulation meditations
Avoid high-stimulation activities in the morning or evening. Tonic dopamine is low at these times, and strong spikes will overshoot, leading to a later crash or disrupted sleep. Warm the system up gradually and cool it down properly. This is why screens before bed are problematic.
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Have pride when you regulate. This is metacognition and intentional intervention; it's not something many people can do.
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