dynorphin, neuroscience, psychology, schizophrenia

Illusory Bugs

After a year of consuming cannabis frequently I started to experience an effect known as formication. This is a sensation … Continue reading Illusory Bugs

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Dynorphin Theory

This is the landing page for the dynorphin hypothesis of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia appears to be a condition of extreme stress … Continue reading Dynorphin Theory

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Trauma Traps

This article will explore the connection between openness to experience, trauma, and mental health problems. Trauma could limit one’s openness … Continue reading Trauma Traps

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Psychedelics and Schizophrenia

This is a topic I’ve been thinking long and hard about. We often hear rumors about psychedelics worsening schizophrenia or … Continue reading Psychedelics and Schizophrenia

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HypoCognition

There is a dynamic pattern of mechanisms that may help explain, at least partly, how Alzhiemer’s and Down’s syndrome may … Continue reading HypoCognition

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Adultification

Adults grow to become resistant of child-like behaviors and interests. We become traumatized by the adults who shame our child-like … Continue reading Adultification

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AdrenoPsychosis

UPDATE: I must state that this theory is highly speculative and the more I’m looking into it, I’m not so … Continue reading AdrenoPsychosis

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Psychedelics and Intelligence

What first captured my curiosity about the relationship between psychedelics and intelligence was an interesting correlation found with psychedelics and … Continue reading Psychedelics and Intelligence

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Dynorphin

I believe dynorphin to be a missing link that can bind the dopaminergic and glutamatergic hypotheses of schizophrenia together. Not … Continue reading Dynorphin

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Nexus

Conformity controls our identity. We are a slave to other people’s perception. But why? Who are you? Ego The ego … Continue reading Nexus

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Nicotine Disorder

We can begin with some stats. 70-90% of those with schizophrenia use nicotine and up to 50% of all cigarettes … Continue reading Nicotine Disorder

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The Cure

This article explores different aspects of psychosis and what may help treat schizophrenia. Reinforcement learning occurs with opioid neurotransmission. The … Continue reading The Cure