Ep 93 Neuroscience Behind AA TikTok Trolls
Sobriety Bestie Podcast · Kirsten Johnson
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Show Notes
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.
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