Dopamine Detox: Reclaim Your Motivation

A program based on Dopamine Fasting 2.0 (CBT-based) to overcome addictions, restore motivation, and regain control over impulses. This program helps you understand the science behind addiction, apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, create a Dopamine Fasting 2.0 schedule, and replace unhealthy routines with healthier alternatives. **Disclaimer:** This program is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider for addiction or mental health concerns.

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Program Modules

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Understanding Addiction and Dopamine

Learn about the science of addiction, the role of dopamine, and how companies exploit our impulses. Example: You'll understand how social media platforms are designed to trigger dopamine release, leading to compulsive use.

Daily Stimuli Awareness

Daily

A short daily routine to identify and reflect on personal triggers.

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Dopamine Fasting 2.0 and CBT

Understand the principles of Dopamine Fasting 2.0, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and how they work together. Dopamine Fasting 2.0, rooted in CBT, focuses on reducing impulsive behavior rather than dopamine itself.

CBT Application Routine

Daily

Apply stimulus control and practice ERP techniques to manage urges.

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Research CBT Principles

Weekly

Research the fundamental principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

“Dopamine fasting 2.0 is better defined. it's based on cognitive behavioral therapy it's about reducing impulsive behavior not reducing dopamine itself”

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Implementing Dopamine Fasting

Learn how to schedule and implement dopamine fasts in your life. This involves strategically reducing exposure to addictive stimuli.

Identify Addictive Behaviors

Monthly

List the behaviors that cause you distress, impairment, or addictiveness.

“identify the behaviors that are causing you distress impairment or addictiveness”

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Create a Fasting Schedule

Monthly

Design a schedule for dopamine fasting, including daily, weekly, and quarterly fasts. Start small and gradually increase the time.

“follow a dopamine fasting schedule for example let's say you want to reduce the amount of time you waste on your phone you would refrain from using your phone for 1 to 4 hours every day 1 day per week one weekend per quarter and one full week per year”

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Daily Urge Surfing

Daily

A short daily routine to practice mindful urge surfing.

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Routine and Reward Replacement

Learn to replace addictive behaviors with healthier routines and rewards. This can help increase dopamine receptors through up-regulation.

Identify Behavior, Reward, and Trigger

Weekly

For a specific addictive behavior, identify the behavior itself, the reward you're craving, and the trigger that initiates the behavior.

“identify the behavior the behavior is the activity in this example it's getting up walking to the cafeteria buying a coke and drinking it next identify the reward you're craving a craving drives our behavior and rewards are what satisfied a craving”

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Experiment with Rewards

Weekly

Experiment with 4-5 different rewards to find a healthier alternative to satisfy your craving.

“then experiment with four to five different rewards on one day you might drink a bottle of water if after 15 minutes you're craving has subsided then it could be you've just been thirsty but got into the bad habit of drinking a coke instead”

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Daily Plan Implementation

Daily

Actively implement your reward replacement plan.

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Long-Term Habit Maintenance

Strategies for maintaining healthy habits and preventing relapse. This includes building a support network and recognizing early warning signs of relapse.

Long-Term Habit Maintenance

Strategies for maintaining healthy habits and preventing relapse. This includes building a support network and recognizing early warning signs of relapse.

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