A woman recently made waves online as she attempted to showcase her “low dopamine morning routine” on TikTok, only for it to take a hilarious turn of events.
In a viral video, TikTok user Simone (@thecognitivecorner) set out to portray her typical “low dopamine morning,” but instead captured a comedic mishap. The footage reveals Simone reaching for her bedside table, only for it to collapse unexpectedly.
Stuck halfway out of bed with her head nearly touching the floor, Simone, from Calgary, Canada, momentarily paused in dismay before laughing off the incident. A trauma therapist and social worker, she humorously commented that if she wasn’t awake before, she definitely was now.
The video has sparked laughter among viewers, garnering over 5.3 million views and 912,800 likes on TikTok in just a few days.
Dopamine is a crucial hormone and neurotransmitter in the brain, influencing memory, motivation, learning, and movement, as per the Cleveland Clinic. Low dopamine levels can result in reduced drive, fatigue, concentration difficulties, mood swings, and feelings of hopelessness.
Furthermore, a dopamine deficiency can have significant effects on both physical and mental well-being, potentially linking to conditions like Parkinson’s disease, depression, and ADHD.
Ways to naturally boost dopamine levels include consuming foods rich in magnesium and tyrosine, such as chicken, almonds, and bananas, as well as engaging in activities that bring joy or relaxation like exercise, meditation, or reading.
Thankfully, Simone managed to capture her morning routine successfully in a subsequent video, where she detailed activities like keeping her phone away for an hour, journaling, skincare, house tasks, and making the bed.
The concept of “low dopamine mornings” has gained popularity on social media, with many users sharing their routines, echoing Simone’s experience.
Reactions from TikTok Users
Following the amusing clip’s release on July 13, it has garnered over 8,000 comments on TikTok at the time of writing.
One user joked, “I would’ve cancelled the entire day after that.”
Another quipped, “That would’ve been my breaking point.”
Commenting on the collapsed shelf, a user humorously remarked, “You put too much faith in that floating shelf.”