Dopamine Detox Examined - The Real Evidence-Based Practices Surrounding Dopamine & Motivation

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The science behind dopamine fasting and detox (reupload due to audio issue) Today we’re seeing increased rates of lethargy, depression, anxiety, and suicide all over the world (especially in wealthier nations). One reason thought to be a contributing cause is the overstimulation of the dopamine reward pathway through addictive products like social media, junk food, drugs and alcohol, porn, streaming services, and more. Overstimulation of the dopamine reward pathway appears to lead to dopamine-deficit brain states which, in turn, contributes feels of depression, loss of motivation, anxiety, and poor overall sense of well-being. This has led to the idea and practice of the ‘dopamine fast’ or dopamine detoxing. Dopamine detoxing is a behavior strategy thought to reset the dopamine system by abstaining from pleasure-producing activities for a period of time. Now, to date, there have been no studies or papers suggesting that it’s actually possible to fully reset one’s dopamine system ma

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