The Dopamine Button Dilemma: A Comic by @ADHDinos That Hits Home

Sophia Moonstone

Updated Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A captivating four-panel comic by @ADHDinos, featuring the Instagram handle @SpikyMouseAdventures, delves into the amusing yet thought-provoking concept of chasing dopamine. This comic, titled "The Dopamine Button Dilemma," humorously illustrates a common modern-day struggle with dopamine and its allure.

In the first panel, a character with short black hair, donning a yellow shirt and blue pants, stands beside a conspicuous red button labeled "DOPAMINE." The character expresses an almost desperate sentiment: "So I keep pushing the dopamine button..."

Transitioning to the second panel, the character is now seated on the ground, bewildered at the seemingly inert button. A jovial blue-green dinosaur is introduced, adding a whimsical element to the scene. The character ponders, "...and I think it’s stopped working."

The third panel shifts focus to the dinosaur's inquisitive expression, posing the simple question, "Keep pushing it?" This evokes a sense of camaraderie and shared confusion between the character and the dinosaur.

Finally, the fourth panel zooms in on the character's face, capturing a moment of contemplation. The character resolves with, "Yeah okay that’s exactly what I was thinking." This conclusion highlights a relatable cycle of seeking fulfillment through repetitive actions.

The comic resonates with audiences, sparking lively discussions in the comments section. From humorous remarks like "Dompamine is the WOMP WOMP of dopamine" to insightful contributions about dopamine's role in addiction and mental health, readers engage with the content both intellectually and emotionally. Some even jest about life imitating art, referencing the infamous "doomscrolling" habit.

This comic serves as a reminder of the human tendency to seek pleasure and satisfaction, even when the source seems depleted. It cleverly uses humor to reflect on deeper themes of addiction, mental health, and the relentless pursuit of happiness in the digital age. With its delightful art style and relatable narrative, this piece by @ADHDinos continues to captivate and resonate with audiences across platforms.

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Top Comments from Reddit

jhb760

Fun fact: they literally wired rats brains with an electrode attached to the part of their brain that stimulated dopamine production. The rats could press a button and get a shock that activated the dopamine rush. They had access to food and water but they pressed that button until they died.

burken8000

Lmao rats are dumb *Lights Joint * *Smokes in order to make video games feel as fun as when you were a child*

IanAlvord

Might I suggest a little Serotonin?

PsyOpBunnyHop

If you don't have enough iron in your diet, you are intermittently unable to make new dopamine, so your supply while reusable is also dwindling because they don't last forever. Meat iron is best. Plant iron needs help from vitamin c, ideally eaten at the same time.

alwaysfatigued8787

This comic should be hung up on the wall of every rehab facility.

ImpulseAfterthought

"Dompamine"! I love it.

Luvas

A collab! Nice

Michael_Dautorio

I feel like this describes my previous drug addiction perfectly.

Truely-Alone

Nah, nah, that’s not gonna work! You need to press the button in a pattern.

Mondo114

May I suggest trying the dopamine button instead?

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