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