

A New Way to Think About Addiction | Annie Grace
18 snips Feb 24, 2021
Annie Grace, author of 'This Naked Mind,' takes a fresh approach to overcoming addiction. She challenges traditional methods like cold turkey, advocating for harnessing the brain's pleasure centers instead. Grace discusses her personal journey with alcohol, promoting self-compassion and curiosity in recovery. She connects her ideas to intuitive eating and explores various addictions, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing beliefs behind behaviors. Her insights offer new hope for those struggling with dependencies.
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Cultivate Curiosity
- Get curious about your behavior instead of judging it.
- Ask yourself why you're doing something, rather than focusing on whether you should be doing it.
Annie Grace's Story
- Annie Grace's journey with alcohol started with casual drinking, escalated due to work pressure, and led to nightly wine consumption.
- After a moment of self-reflection, she began a 13-month research project to change her relationship with alcohol.
Alcohol's Dual Nature
- Alcohol is a stimulant for about 20 minutes while blood alcohol content rises, creating euphoria.
- It then becomes a depressant for 2-3 hours as it leaves the body, causing anxiety and stress.