dopamine decor

Interior design philosophy that rejects “millennial gray” and bland neutrals when decorating living spaces, favoring vibrant colors and aesthetics that increase joy.

Adjusting my Prozac dosage wasn’t not enough so I redid my entire apartment with dopamine decor: Persian carpet, new plants, mint green for the book nook wall and an analog tv on the kitchen counter to remind me of the good ole days!

by Sickomonster December 6, 2025

dopamine decor

Interior design philosophy that rejects “millennial gray” and bland neutrals when decorating living spaces, favoring vibrant colors and aesthetics that increase joy.

Adjusting my Prozac dosage wasn’t not enough so I redid my entire apartment with dopamine decor: Persian carpet, new plants, mint green for the book nook wall and an analog tv on the kitchen counter to remind me of the good ole days!

by Sickomonster December 6, 2025

Post-Dopamine Stage

A period of doing an activity, generally a video game, where it has been done so much that the brain no longer releases dopamine from playing it, and instead, it is played out of habit. Almost every top player in a video game has reached the Post-Dopamine Stage. Just because someone is in the Post-Dopamine Stage doesn't mean they are a great player, they have stopped playing the game, or they derive no enjoyment from the game. It simply means they have played it enough that the initial rush of playing it has gone away.

I reached the Post-Dopamine Stage playing Geometry Dash a loooong time ago

by xention09 July 17, 2023

Stolen dopamine

(n.): The sudden loss of motivation and satisfaction that occurs when someone else asks you to complete a task you've been meaning to do, just as you're about to start it. This results in the loss of personal credit and a sense of accomplishment, as if the other person has taken away your opportunity to showcase your initiative and independence.

I’m so pissed at my wife. Just as I was about to unload the dishwasher on my own she asked if I can unload the dishwasher. Total stolen dopamine situation!

by Bashertcoaching March 28, 2024

Expensive dopamine

refers to the satisfaction derived from activities that require effort, delayed gratification, or involve overcoming challenges, leading to long-term fulfillment and a sense of purpose.

Scrolling for hours just gives me cheap dopamine, but finishing a tough workout gives me that unmatched feeling of expensive dopamine.

by mag.z June 29, 2025

chasing the dopamine

chasing the chemical in your brain that makes you feel amazing

I brought an $80 stuffed cow but it was because I was chasing the dopamine.

You have got to stop buying so many water bottles, you’re only chasing the dopamine

by cryinside October 17, 2021