The pros and cons of gaming and what I learned during my dopamine detox
What I Learned During My Dopamine Detox: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Gaming Combat RPGs and action games are often colorful and engaging, but they are also highly stimulating to the central nervous system, which is something I have to be careful about as an athlete. Recently, I've been practicing dopamine detoxification - abstinence, no porn, no YouTube, no media, and no takeout - and I've become increasingly aware of how gaming stimulation affects my daily life. Gaming is a strong dopamine rush - a momentary burst of immersion and focus, followed by...
