Micro-Dopamine: The Hidden Hits Sabotaging Porn Recovery

You might be sabotaging your recovery in tiny ways without realizing it. These micro-dopamine hits add up and make urges stronger.

Common Hidden Hits

• Constant notifications
• Short-form video scrolling
• Sugar and energy drinks
• Compulsive news checking

Why They Matter

Each micro-hit keeps your brain's reward system overstimulated. Then when a porn urge arises, you've got no buffer left.

The Fix

Audit your day. Remove micro-hits. Add intentional, slow rewards—walks, journaling, meaningful connection. Your brain needs space to heal.