Quote from Billy Wilcosky on October 27, 2024, 10:25 pmDopamine fasting isn't quite what some people think it is.
The idea of a "dopamine fast" was created by Dr. Cameron Sepah, but it's not really about lowering dopamine levels. Instead, it's a way to help people take breaks from the constant buzz of technology—like notifications, messages, and internet use—that can make us feel overly stimulated. Dr. Sepah wanted people to give themselves time to feel bored or enjoy simple activities, which could help us gain control over habits that might be getting in the way of our happiness. But because of the name, some people think it's like a "reset" for dopamine, which isn't accurate. Dopamine is a natural chemical in our brains that doesn’t go down just because we avoid certain activities. The original idea was simply to use short breaks to relax, reconnect with ourselves, and maybe focus on things we enjoy, much like mindful practices or "tech-free" days people have done for centuries.
Dopamine fasting isn't quite what some people think it is.
The idea of a "dopamine fast" was created by Dr. Cameron Sepah, but it's not really about lowering dopamine levels. Instead, it's a way to help people take breaks from the constant buzz of technology—like notifications, messages, and internet use—that can make us feel overly stimulated. Dr. Sepah wanted people to give themselves time to feel bored or enjoy simple activities, which could help us gain control over habits that might be getting in the way of our happiness. But because of the name, some people think it's like a "reset" for dopamine, which isn't accurate. Dopamine is a natural chemical in our brains that doesn’t go down just because we avoid certain activities. The original idea was simply to use short breaks to relax, reconnect with ourselves, and maybe focus on things we enjoy, much like mindful practices or "tech-free" days people have done for centuries.
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