The craving mind
by Judson Brewer · first published 2017
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A leading neuroscientist and pioneer in the study of mindfulness explains why addictions are so tenacious and how we can learn to conquer them. We are all vulnerable to addiction. Whether it's a compulsion to constantly check social media, binge eating, smoking, excessive drinking, or any other behaviors, we may find ourselves uncontrollably repeating. Why are bad habits so hard to overcome? Is there a key to conquering the cravings we know are unhealthy for us? This book provides groundbreaking answers to the most important questions about addiction. Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and ne
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For anyone interested in the neuroscience behind this, I recommend reading Judson Brewer’s book the Craving Mind. He did the first fMRI studies of meditators and makes explanations entertaining, interesting and accessible without sacrificing the science behind it. The cool thing about using fMRI is that they can…
on “The Remarkable Brain Waves of High Level Meditators [video]” ↗…just take a magic potion and be done with it" ? However, meditative and mindfulness practices, for those it helps, would seem to be far more sustainable than any drugs. I have lately been reading The Craving Mind by Judson Brewer, and the RAIN (Recognise, Acknowledge, Investigate, Note) framework it prescribes has been useful in reducing negative ruminations and undesired cravings. Currently I am completely sober…
on “Psychedelic brew ayahuasca’s profound impact revealed in brain scans” ↗…that prevents you both from stopping even though you know it would help you. Judson Brewer is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who researches addiction and advocates this view. I found his book The Craving Mind[1] to be incredibly illuminating and true to my experience as a person who has struggled with drug use. [1] https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300234367/craving-mind/
on “A drug that cures alcoholism may be the next anti-anxiety medication” ↗Good idea and good luck with this, especially the timing. I was just reading Judson Brewer's book on mindfulness and addiction (The Craving Mind) and he mentioned December is the most challenging month for people to quit smoking, not to say you have an addiction, but rather a change of habit. I just edited my hosts file to visit hn for a little…
on “Thank HN: I'm taking a year off HN” ↗…efficient/productive than resolving to maintain disciple in the moment. Again, I don't have specific references on hand, but I know that this phenomenon is discussed in both Thinking Fast and Slow[1] and the Craving Mind[2]. [1]https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-a... [2]https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32714199-the-craving-min...
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