Posted by maggiedelena on June 29, 2006, at 16:14:13
In reply to I want to want less., posted by linkadge on June 23, 2006, at 19:10:40
I can relate. And I think it's definitely something to be addressed psychologically. But I also think it's a biochemical issue. Mostly because there have been times in my life in which all my usual kinds of cravings (food when I'm not hungry, sleep when I've had 10 hours, material goods when I have plenty, new experiences when my life is full, alcohol when I'm just feeling restless and looking for excitment) have magically abated for no circumstantial reason. At those times, I've magically not had to FIGHT not to eat too much, or get up on time, or be responsible and productive. I'm content. I don't WANT. It just magically happens -- those cravings disappear. (My doctors are currently theorizing that I'm BiPolar 2, and if so, those times would have coincided with hypomanias). My own personal crackpot theory (which I have no evidence for whatsoever) is that it's some kind of weird dopamine problem. I started to type out why I think that, but -- well, it's just not convincing enough to bother to share. But my point is that, in my experience, it's like some weird physical symptom: one that I have most of the time, but which has some times magically abated. If I find a drug that seems to continually provide that effect, I'll be sure to let you know...
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