Craving Quote by David Foster Wallace
““That you can all of a sudden out of nowhere want to get high with your Substance so bad that you think you will surely die if you don’t, and but you can just sit there with your hands writhing in your lap and your face wet with craving, can want to get high but instead just sit there, wanting to but not, if that makes sense, and if you can gut it out and not hit the Substance during the craving the craving will eventually pass, it will go away—at least for a while.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The David Foster Wallace Archive, 2005
The quote describes intense cravings for a substance and the possibility of resisting them by enduring the urge without giving in.
In simple terms: Cravings can be endured and will pass if you resist.
Key Takeaway
Resist the urge and it will fade.
Themes
addiction
selfcontrol
craving
mindfulness
Mood
anxious
determined
hopeful
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- recovering addicts
- stressful moments
- temptation in
- pain management
Key Concepts
psychology
behavioral change
neuroscience
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you identify a craving you could resist?
- What strategies help you endure urges?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may be extremely difficult and cause severe discomfort.
