The Dopamine Detox Challenge *(Science Based)*

The Dopamine Detox Challenge!


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The objective of this challenge is to bore yourself to death. Yes! bore yourself to the extent that you end up picking a book, starting your project work, cutting some belly fat or start forming life changing habits such as meditation, journaling, reading etc.



Do you take shortcuts in order to get rid of this PMO habit by watching and spending time on T.v. series, Movies, playing video games, depending on carby/sugary food, mindless YouTube surfing which you used to spend on PMO?


If your answer is yes, then you're an escapist. Just like me. This is way too much of escapism folks and works in line with "pleasure first, pain later." You're less motivated to do real things and want to escape more.

Even reading these lines are torturous? Okay, here are some videos that may clarify things a bit more

Here's Dr. Robert Lustig for you:






Not satisfied? watch some more!





So, the question is- "what are you gonna do about it?"
status quo or freedom?
Pain now or pain later?

we are going to resensitise our brain by abstaining from low value and high stimulation activities for a period of at least 30 days! If you see this working, then keep on for more!

chose the ones that you want to work on and write the ones that aren't listed here.
Banned activities:


0. PMO/P-Subs/edging.
1. Movies/ T.V. series.
2. YouTube.
3. All social media.
4. Carby/ sugary foods.
5. Video games.
6. Music.
7. Disturbing news media.
8. sex chat with your gf.
* Mention your activity.

Allowed activities:



Reading, Writing, exercise, Meditate, Journaling, using devices for productivity and whatever makes you happier yet not hollow.

• If you're interested, please tag me @Bihari and I'll add your name to the participants list.
• Please note that it's really easy to fail at this challenge, so be careful of the fallouts.
• Do check in daily(preferably) and please share your experience.

*********List of helpful sites and links*********

1. SMART RECOVERY VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE
THEY ARE GOLD.



you can join their meetings anonymously as well, just go to their site and check on online meetings.

2. THAT SUGAR FILM


This movie opened my eyes about how we're fucked by sugar industries. You'd love it.

3. LIFERING SECULAR RECOVERY CONCEPTION ON ADDICTION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjyS2ytzJx8

4. JORDAN PETERSON LECTURES ON PSYCHOLOGY!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX2ep5fCJZ8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSErYhxNLX0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXYAWCAIqRE

5. LOST CONNECTIONS BY JOHANN HARI

Participants:

0-10 Days

@hermitthefrog
@Amphibian
@Fighter_4_life
@Timothy_James
@highD

11-20 Days
@dineshwetwo
@demonios
21-30 Days
@Innervision
30+ Days
@goldchain
@Bihari
@Overcome Fear
@Starman123
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I'll start.
Day 0
Mode Extreme
abstaining from: activities 1,2,3,4,5,6,7.
I'll add reading, meditation and Journaling as my way out.

 

Welcome to the challenge @Karnakavach555
I wish you luck.

 

It's obvious that people are already abstaining from PMO and edging. Thats why didn't think to mention. I get your point though.

 

Day 1
Mode: extreme.
It's getting difficult already!

 

I'm glad that you chose pain over comfort.
welcome aboard. It's going to be tough and I wish you luck @Mr.gentleman

 

Day 2 of the detox complete. Into Day 3 now.
Mode: extreme.
30 days like this look like an impossibility,
but that's where the fun is.

 

I wish you luck @Liam_here

 

I guess challenge introduction part needs some revision. I'll add relevant videos link there. Thanks @ola501 welcome to the challenge.

 

3 days passed. Hellish and maddening.
Into day 4.

 

I slipped this evening, hence a reset of the counter.
0/30
extreme mode.