Dopamine Detox
The general concept behind Dr. Sepah’s “detox” is for people to let themselves feel lonely or bored, or to try simpler activities instead of reaching for quick “hits” of dopamine. Ideally, people will start to notice how certain stimuli might distract them.
Dr. Sepah identifies six compulsive behaviors as targets of the dopamine detox:
emotional eating
excessive internet usage and gaming
gambling and shopping
porn and masturbation
thrill and novelty seeking
recreational drugs
social media
spending money