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The Dopamine Trap: Why Everything Feels Boring Now

How overstimulation steals pleasure, focus, and real satisfaction

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Mindful Wellness
Jan 30, 2026
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There is a strange mood that more people are experiencing right now.

Nothing feels terrible.
But nothing feels exciting either.

Your favorite things feel less rewarding.
Your attention slips faster.
Even rest feels flat.

You may tell yourself you are unmotivated, or lazy, or just burnt out.

But for many people, this is not burnout.
It is overstimulation.

It is what happens when your brain gets used to constant dopamine spikes.

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