Is this a sign of chemical imbalance in your brain?

[jennifer_bloom]

I think if somebody is not able to find happiness in anything beyond food, there is a dopamine shortage in their lives.

[Genie23]

I think if you (not you. I mean generally) are unable to happiness in anything beyond food, it might suggest a dopamine-related issue. While it could mean a chemical imbalance especially if things that once used to bring you joy no longer do... But, it could also be related to depression, emotional burnout, etc. Food gives instant dopamine hits. So, when nothing else feels rewarding, the brain might be trying to self-soothe through eating.

It's kind of hard to tell whether there's a chemical imbalance or physiological issues as I'm not professional.

[Genie23]

Thank you for MHO!

[exitseven]

It could be. I met a guy who was a psychiatrist. this was in the 80s when LSD was everywhere. He told me that it could mess up your brain chemistry and he had some young patients that said that after they used it a few times they said that they lost the capacity to be happy.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO

[DryGermanGuy]

70-75% of mental healthcare is not for trauma-based events, but for chemical imbalances.