The Science of Dopamine Fasting: Why You Feel Empty

We live in an age of overstimulation. Your phone, your computer, and even your refrigerator are fighting for your attention. The result? Your dopamine receptors are completely fried.

The Biological Mechanism

Dopamine is not the "pledge molecule" - it is the molecule of craving. When you scroll through TikTok or Instagram, you are not enjoying yourself. you are pulling a slot machine handle, hoping for a reward. This constant unexpected reward loop (variable ratio reinforcement) creates an addiction stronger than some substances.

The Protocol

To reset your baseline, you need to engage in what Dr. Cameron Sepah coined as "Dopamine Fasting 2.0". This isn't about avoiding all pleasure. It's about avoiding impulse.

• No social media
• No video games
• No processed food
• No digital entertainment