Anastasia Hronis

THE WRITER IS A CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, LECTURER AND RESEARCH SUPERVISOR AT THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HEALTH AT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY

Substituting “fast dopamine” rewards with “slow dopamine” activities might involve returning to activities that require more patience and effort, such as creative projects and exercising.

What is a ‘dopamine detox’? And do I need one?

Intentionally avoiding dopamine-inducing activities like gaming and social media for a day or two won’t actually help