Addicted Quote by Dan Harris
““While I may not have been physically addicted, I was certainly psychologically hooked. I missed getting high so badly that it was the first thing I thought about in the morning and the last thing I fantasized about before I drifted off to sleep. I’d had some of the happiest moments of my life while high, and pulling the plug was wrenching.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: "10% Happier" Podcast, 2015
Psychological dependence can feel as powerful as physical addiction, dominating thoughts and emotions even without a substance.
In simple terms: Mind can be addicted to experiences, not just substances.
Recognize and address mental cravings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- recovery
- therapy
- self‑reflection
- daily triggers
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do mental cravings affect daily life?
- What strategies help break psychological hooks?
Physical addiction isn’t the only form of dependence.