Could be you have elevated dopamine due to stress.
Of course there are meds that are supposed to be able to treat it.
There are life choices that can make a difference.
First, of course, is to reduce stress. (I know, it would already be done if possible.)
Exercise, especially yoga.
Avoid drugs, alcohol and caffeine.
And there are herbs that can lower dopamine levels, but research them first before taking them:
bacopa
white mulberry
ginseng
St John's wort
dandelion
Amino acids are supposed to help. I know someone who swears by 5-HTP as a literal life saver, taken when stress becomes completely unmanageable, a few times per month and it works well enough that he doesn't have to take a prescription.
Finally look up techniques that Highly Sensitive People employ. Whether or not you are officially HSP, you are highly sensitive now (hopefully temporarily) so the coping skills they use could help you too.
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