The detox process involves gradually reducing dopamine intake over time, setting clear goals, and finding alternative sources of pleasure and motivation.
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By taking a break from the constant stimulation of social media, video games, and other dopamine-releasing activities, we can rewire our brains for more meaningful experiences and a greater sense of satisfaction.
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Pain and pleasure are on a balance. Whenever we experience something that feels great (high dopamine level), the body will regulate itself leading to a slightly lower baseline of dopamine (i.e. less drive, joy, motivation, etc). Repeating this process without giving our body time to get back to "...
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