Jonathan Clodfelter

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A dysfunctional serotonin system is responsible for the lack of willpower and motivation. The difficulty in concentration and thinking is probably due to problems with norepinephrine. Dysfunction in the dopamine system leads to bad habits and lack of enjoyment. All of these neurotransmitters are necessary for proper functioning of dozens of circuits throughout the brain, and to make things more complicated, they all interact.
The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time
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