Dopamine detoxing has many misconceptions around it, which confuse people. Many people think it means completely staying away from all sources of joy, which is a completely fallacious idea.
Firstly, some people coerce themselves into strict rules, which can be detrimental to mental health. Changes should be made gradually, not suddenly.
Secondly, some people follow excessively strict policies, which become exorbitant and make it difficult to adapt to normal life. This can create a hindrance and can have long-term repercussions.
Additionally, many people make ambiguous decisions without understanding their true predisposition. As a result, they become desensitized and fail to bring about real change. For a successful dopamine detox, we need to ascertain which habits are truly harmful and which ones are simply considered unwarranted socially.
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#1351
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misconception
ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən
noun
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A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
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There is a common misconception that success happens overnight. |
misinformation, fallacy, delusion
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truth, understanding, accuracy
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#1352
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fallacious
fəˈleɪ.ʃəs
adjective
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Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.
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His argument was based on fallacious reasoning. |
false, misleading, deceptive
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logical, truthful, valid
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#1353
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coerce
koʊˈɜrs
verb
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To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
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The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime. |
force, compel, intimidate
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persuade, encourage, allow
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#1354
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detrimental
ˌdɛ.trɪˈmɛn.təl
adjective
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Causing harm or damage to something or someone.
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Lack of sleep is detrimental to mental health. |
harmful, damaging, adverse
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beneficial, helpful, advantageous
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#1355
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exorbitant
ɪɡˈzɔr.bɪ.tənt
adjective
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Unreasonably high in price or amount; excessive.
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The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room. |
excessive, overpriced, outrageous
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reasonable, affordable, moderate
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#1356
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hindrance
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noun
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Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
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Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project. |
obstacle, impediment, barrier
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aid, assistance, facilitation
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#1357
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repercussions
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noun
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The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
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The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy. |
consequences, aftermath, ramifications
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cause, beginning, origin
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predisposition
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A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
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Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases. |
inclination, tendency, susceptibility
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immunity, resistance, avoidance
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#1359
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ambiguous
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adjective
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Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
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His statement was too ambiguous to understand. |
vague, unclear, uncertain
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clear, explicit, definite
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#1360
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desensitize
diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz
verb
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To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.
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Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people. |
numb, deactivate, harden
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sensitize, heighten, strengthen
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#1361
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ascertain
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verb
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To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.
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The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident. |
determine, verify, confirm
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assume, ignore, overlook
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#1362
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unwarranted
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adjective
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Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
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His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted. |
unjustified, baseless, unreasonable
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justified, reasonable, valid
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