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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Dionne Brighton

I'm a Health Writer who decided to give TikTok's trending dopamine fasting a go - here's why I wouldn't recommend it

A photo of writer Dionne Brighton, after trying dopamine fasting and enjoying her dinner with friends more.

Ever heard of dopamine fasting? Let us explain. Currently trending on TikTok with an impressive 350 thousand views and counting, in short, it's a practice that promises to boost your happiness, mood, and overall wellbeing - if only you cut back on the things you love, first.

The theory goes that by limiting the amount of dopamine your brain is receiving - in other words, reducing your screen time, social media usage, and sweet treats – you'll then experience a next-level dopamine boost when you do enjoy those things.

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