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ickplant@lemmy.world to Mental Health@lemmy.world · 2 years ago

How I Tricked My Brain To Like Doing Hard Things (dopamine detox)

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How I Tricked My Brain To Like Doing Hard Things (dopamine detox)

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ickplant@lemmy.world to Mental Health@lemmy.world · 2 years ago
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You probably don't have a problem playing video games or browsing social media on your phone. In fact I have no doubt you could sit in front of a screen and ...
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  • Bendavisunlv6@lemmynsfw.com
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    I’ll do that tomorrow.

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      Classic.

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    As pointed out in the comments, the term “dopamine detox” is misleading. Think of this as a cognitive behavioral approach to reducing addictive behaviors and replacing them with healthier behaviors while staying motivated.

    This is a great explanation of where the term comes from and what the approach does.

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    The title is a very useful phrase in itself, it sums up what one must do to accomplish the goal it sets out.

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    “Dopamin detox” is a grift.

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      Care to elaborate?

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        https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=dopamin+detox+debunked

        You’re welcome.

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          A dopamine detox is a cognitive behavioral therapy approach that encourages self-regulation of unhelpful habits.

          It’s not the practice of denying yourself pleasure as a means of increasing dopamine sensitivity or lowering the amount of naturally occurring dopamine >in your brain.

          Following a dopamine detox under its original framework may help encourage beneficial behaviors while helping you break the cycle of impulses related to undesirable habits.

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          “Dopamine detox” is a misleading name, I’ll give you that. But it’s not a “grift.” If you ignore the name, it’s basically just a CBT approach to addictive behaviors. The principle of harm reduction and rewarding your brain with positive reinforcement works.

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