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Ep 93 Neuroscience Behind AA TikTok Trolls

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AA TikTok trolls aren’t just passionate — they’re in a chemical loop.

00:00 Intro AA TikTok Trolls

02:43 Intermittent Reward

05:09 1. Dopamine — The Hook

05:44 2. Norepinephrine — The Rush

06:50 3. Endorphins — The Emotional Relief

07:46 4. Oxytocin — Tribal Belonging

08:37 5. Cortisol — The Trigger

10:07 Biochemical addictive loop

12:40 AA ideology fails us

This video breaks down the neuroscience behind their compulsive behavior, including dopamine addiction, trauma bonding, and identity fusion.

What looks like “sobriety” might actually be emotional dysregulation... disguised as spiritual recovery.

If you’ve ever felt attacked by an AA loyalist online — this will explain what’s likely going on inside their brain.

Are you on your deconstructing AA journey and want support?

Join our free deprogramming AA Community and get free resources in the 🔓 AA Escape Kit

here → 🔓 AA Escape Kit

Want to dive deeper? Join my Deprogramming AA course:

→ 🌀 Deprogram AA Course

💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestie

DM me or comment on any Sobriety Bestie socials. I’m here for the conversation.

Let’s get f*cking free.

  continue reading

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AA TikTok trolls aren’t just passionate — they’re in a chemical loop.

00:00 Intro AA TikTok Trolls

02:43 Intermittent Reward

05:09 1. Dopamine — The Hook

05:44 2. Norepinephrine — The Rush

06:50 3. Endorphins — The Emotional Relief

07:46 4. Oxytocin — Tribal Belonging

08:37 5. Cortisol — The Trigger

10:07 Biochemical addictive loop

12:40 AA ideology fails us

This video breaks down the neuroscience behind their compulsive behavior, including dopamine addiction, trauma bonding, and identity fusion.

What looks like “sobriety” might actually be emotional dysregulation... disguised as spiritual recovery.

If you’ve ever felt attacked by an AA loyalist online — this will explain what’s likely going on inside their brain.

Are you on your deconstructing AA journey and want support?

Join our free deprogramming AA Community and get free resources in the 🔓 AA Escape Kit

here → 🔓 AA Escape Kit

Want to dive deeper? Join my Deprogramming AA course:

→ 🌀 Deprogram AA Course

💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestie

DM me or comment on any Sobriety Bestie socials. I’m here for the conversation.

Let’s get f*cking free.

  continue reading

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