Cheap Dopamine: How They Hook Us, How You Break Free. A Guide to Escaping Digital Captivity and Rediscovering the Real World

Break Free from Your Digital Addiction Without Disconnecting from the World Are you feeling exhausted, scattered, or trapped in an endless cycle of notifications, scrolling, and quick-fix content? You're not alone. You're not broken. You're not crazy, and it's not your fault. You're hooked—they've made you addicted—but you can take back control. What You'll Find in This Book A clear, empathetic, and science-based guide to understanding how technology hijacked your attention and wellbeing. And most importantly: how to break that cycle without disconnecting from the world. This book isn't a lecture or an invitation to disappear from the digital environment. It's a companion to help you reclaim your mental and emotional time. Why This Book Is For You You can no longer concentrate or finish reading an entire book Your phone exhausts you even though you haven't done anything physical Your relationships are suffering from constant digital distraction You want to escape the loop of anxiety and quick rewards You're looking for a realistic way to reduce digital impact without giving up what connects you to the world What You'll Learn How the invisible traps in apps, social media, and platforms actually work Why rest, boredom, and silence are crucial for your mind How compulsive use affects your body, attention, and relationships Strategies to redesign your digital environment and gain freedom Simple techniques to cultivate mindfulness and deep pleasure A step-by-step plan for a "detox day" without drama or extremes What Makes This Book Unique An empathetic, straightforward tone—no guilt trips or lectures Accessible scientific explanations you can actually apply Exercises, challenges, and resources you can use from the very first chapter A personal reconnection journal to accompany you through change An invitation to live with more calm, presence, and intention What Early Readers Are Saying "Reading this book gave me tools to reconnect with myself and others. I didn't turn off my phone, but now I use it without feeling like it's using me." — Clara, 34 "I finally understood why I was so exhausted, and how to start reclaiming my energy." — Pablo, 40 Exclusive Bonuses Included ? Curated list of genuinely helpful apps (blockers, timers, and more) ? 7-day challenge to train your attention ? Inspirational quotes to motivate and share ? Clear bibliography and recommended resources Your moment is now. Take back control. Rediscover real life.