Submitted by Fred on

I Feel Good!

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I have learned why I have become addicted to my iPhone and Social Media.   For background, please read my Friday With Fred blog of two weeks ago: I'm Addicted.

It seems that when one garners a Facebook "Like" or comment it stimulates the body to produce the chemical dopamine and when that happens, as the great James Brown exclaimed, "I Feel Good!"

I admit that I post my blog on Facebook and Twitter to broaden its reach. However, even more rewarding than a Facebook reaction or retweet is a blog comment and when I receive one I reply to the comment on the blog to add to the chemistry and keep the conversation going.

So, you know what to do to make me feel good!

Thanks.

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Corey Bearak

from Mr. Brown:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETNWrulIDic

I prefer this live Faces tune from the Long Player LP:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR32zOrIUA0
I Feel So Good! -- it always puts a smile on my face.

And from Poco, this little ditty with the opening lyrics, "It's a good morning and I'm feeling fine!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxBKnjrt-D8
from the Pickin' Up The Pieces LP
Live 1972:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgZ9efd82TM
or
my fave version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npXtsdw1Xsk (from 1971 Columbia Studios Live CD previously the bootleg LP Country Bump)

Submitted by Liz_Saldana on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 21:28

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Liz Saldana

I "Like" this post and social media. :) In addition to likes, tweets and retweets on social media making us feel good, it's also a good way to help fellow Gotham Members spread the word about their businesses. If you're on FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and/or Google+ and we aren't connected let's connect. We can help each other out and make each other feel good!

Submitted by Judy_Mauer on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 22:54

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Judy Mauer

I live to raise your dopamine level :D

Submitted by MarilynGenoa on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 00:05

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Marilyn Genoa

I don't "do" facebook so can't "like" anything there generally (except the weird pop-ups on my phone)-have yet to figure those out, however my pleasure to "like" your wonderful blogs. Have an amazing weekend.
Daniel Schwartz

Proof of why social media is a drug and so widespread. Just don't do it while driving, in meetings, while engaged in a face to face conversation, while dining or in the bed room. Other than that, enjoy the fix, it does feel good.

Submitted by JohnWagner on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 00:30

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John Wagner

Like; Smiley Face!

Submitted by NeilHollander on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 05:04

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Neil Hollander

You're not alone . It's all about ego . Whatever makes you feel good . That's addiction. Be thankful it doesn't take on another form . I'll take Dopamine all day long . From whatever resource I can . This blog, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter . I have over 500 followers on Twitter . I'm the King of the World . POTUS even Tweeted me back . We talk the same talk and walk the same walk . "North Korea is behaving very badly!" He got that from me !

Hollander sends

Submitted by Fred on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 05:27

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Fred Klein

I like your full beard

Submitted by NeilHollander on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 08:41

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Neil Hollander

No more mustache rides!
Rona Gura

Dopamine?? Interesting. Does that mean we're dopamine addicts??

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