During a dopamine
detox, a person avoids dopamine triggers for a
set period of time — anywhere from an hour to several days.
The dopamine
detox requires a person to avoid any kind of arousal, specifically from pleasure triggers. Anything that stimulates dopamine production is off-limits throughout the detox.
Ideally, by the end of the detox, a person will
feel more centered, balanced, and less affected by their usual dopamine triggers. Allowing them to pursue their goals with minimal distraction