Cheap Dopamine

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

By Amanda Ellis-Ward

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Amanda Ellis-Ward

Publisher

PROMeBOOK

Release

17 May 2025

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Psychology Self-Improvement Nonfiction

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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.


    Format

    ebook

    Author

    Amanda Ellis-Ward

    Publisher

    PROMeBOOK

    Release

    17 May 2025

    Share

    Subjects

    Psychology Self-Improvement Nonfiction
    Cheap Dopamine