Dopamine Detox for the Overwhelmed: Reclaiming Your Peace from the Digital Noise
We often turn to our phones not because we are bored, but because we are anxious. This article explores the neuroscience of "Cheap Dopamine"—the quick, digital hits that momentarily soothe a racing mind but ultimately leave the nervous system in a state of hyperarousal. We validate the urge to scroll as a coping mechanism, not a moral failure, and offer a somatic approach to "Digital Quiet." Learn how to replace the frantic loop of notification-checking with "Deep Dopamine" activities that actually signal safety to your amygdala.