CNN Smerconish June 4, 2024 14:25:00
Straightforward. we have to limit our dopamine intake. for this young man who was addicted to video games, i recommended no video games. in fact, no screens for a single month. why a month? because 30 days is about the average time it takes to restore normal dopamine firing. so he put everything away for a month. he went into withdrawal. because in the first two weeks, it is very, very difficult. people will experience these universal symptoms of withdrawal, which can be physical and mental, even when it comes to behaviors. by week three and four, he was feeling so much better. not just better...
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