What is a Dopamine Detox?

It’s not about “removing all dopamine” — that’s impossible.
It’s about cutting off the artificial spikes created by apps, games, and endless feeds so your brain can reset to a healthy baseline.

When you detox from these rapid hits, you:

• Regain the ability to focus for long periods

• Enjoy slow, meaningful activities again

• Lower anxiety and restlessness

• Break free from constant craving for stimulation

How to Do a Dopamine Detox (Step by step)

Step 1: Identify the Triggers
Write down the top 3 things that pull you into brainrot — usually TikTok, Instagram, YouTube shorts, or gaming apps.

Step 2: Block Access

• On iPhone: Use Screen Time or Monk to hard-block these apps.

• Monk makes this frictionless: one tap, and they’re gone until your focus session is done.

Step 3: Replace With Real Rewards
When you remove cheap dopamine, replace it with:

• Exercise

• Reading

• Learning a skill

• Deep creative work

These are slower, but they rebuild your baseline.

Step 4: Set a Digital Sunset
Two hours before bed, block all stimulating apps. This helps your brain wind down and improves sleep quality.

Step 5: Repeat Daily
Dopamine detox isn’t a one-off stunt.
It’s a lifestyle. Even a few hours a day in Monk Mode will compound over time.

How Long Should a Dopamine Detox Last?

For beginners, start with 12–24 hours without your main distractions.
Once you feel the clarity, push for 48 hours or integrate detox windows daily.
The goal isn’t to live like a monk forever — it’s to control your dopamine, not be controlled by it.

The Real Reason to Detox

This isn’t about being anti-fun. It’s about taking your mind back from a trillion-dollar system designed to keep you restless and dependent.

When you stop feeding the Cartel your attention, your brain finally has space to think, create, and live on your terms.

Monk: Your Detox Weapon

You can try to white-knuckle it — but in a world where the Cartel’s weapons are in your pocket, discipline isn’t enough.

Monk gives you:

• One-Tap Block for instant detox mode

• Custom Schedules to lock distractions before they strike

• Smart Locking so you can’t cheat when your willpower dips

Your focus is your freedom.
Take it back.

→ Download Monk and start your dopamine detox today.