As a scuba diver, you undoubtedly love going diving. Most of us will relate to having a passion<\/a> for this amazing pursuit. However, there are real differences in how and why someone enjoys diving. For some, it is a pleasurable short-term dopamine hit, for others, prolonged happiness<\/a> from stimulating serotonin levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Favoring those different reward system mechanisms can have a startling effect on a diver’s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To develop as a self-aware<\/a> diver, it’s essential to discern whether your passion<\/a> primarily stems from dopamine or serotonin rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To help understand the factors shaping these differing motivations, I will explore the differences between serotonin and dopamine reward mechanisms. How do they influence our behaviors, mindsets, safety, and gratification<\/a> preferences as divers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n