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Addiction as a Solution
38:58 - 44:38 (05:40)
The addiction is not the main problem but an attempt to solve one by giving energy and sense of well-being. The speaker shares personal experiences of addiction to stimulate for depression relief and how a sense of purpose can be an alternative solution.
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The podcast speaker shares about his use of a Fedron, a stimulant that helped him deal with his depression and perform better in sports.
38:58 - 41:24 (02:25)
Summary
The podcast speaker shares about his use of a Fedron, a stimulant that helped him deal with his depression and perform better in sports. He also discusses how the combination of a Fedron, caffeine, and aspirin was not just an incremental increase in effect.
ChapterAddiction as a Solution
Episode#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The addiction is not the primary problem, but it's an attempt to solve a problem.
41:24 - 44:38 (03:14)
Summary
The addiction is not the primary problem, but it's an attempt to solve a problem. Some people turn to substances not because they want to get high but because they're trying to feel better by addressing a primary issue such as depression, lack of well-being, and low energy.