Understanding Your Cravings
There's nothing wrong with you - discover what's really behind your cravings
Get personalized insights about your craving patterns and learn science-backed strategies that actually work
Assessment Progress
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🧠 Understanding Your Triggers
Which situations typically trigger your cravings? (Select all that apply)
😰 After a stressful day
🎉 Social situations & celebrations
😴 When I'm bored or have nothing to do
🕐 Specific times (5pm, after work, etc.)
💭 When feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed
🏠 Certain places (home, bars, restaurants)
Good news: Identifying your triggers is the first step to managing them. Your brain creates these patterns to help you cope - it's actually trying to protect you!
📊 Your Craving Intensity
Did you know? Most cravings peak and subside within 15-20 minutes. Understanding your personal pattern helps you ride them out more effectively!
🛠️ Your Current Coping Strategies
What do you currently try when a craving hits? (Select all that apply)
📱 Try to distract myself (TV, phone, etc.)
💪 Use willpower to fight it
🌬️ Deep breathing or meditation
🚶♀️ Go for a walk or exercise
🤷♂️ Usually just give in
📞 Call someone for support
How effective are your current strategies?
Very Effective
They work most of the time
Hit or Miss
Sometimes work, sometimes don't
Not Very Effective
I usually end up giving in
Science insight: Fighting cravings with willpower alone often backfires - it can actually make them stronger. The most effective strategies work WITH your brain, not against it.
💭 Your Emotional Landscape
When you experience cravings, what emotions are you usually feeling? (Select all that apply)
😤 Stressed or overwhelmed
😞 Lonely or disconnected
😴 Tired or depleted
😰 Anxious or worried
😊 Happy or celebrating
😐 Pretty neutral - it just happens
Remember: Cravings are just thoughts - they're your brain's attempt to keep you safe. The more compassionate you are with yourself, the easier they become to manage.
🎯 Your Support & Goals
What kind of support do you currently have?
Strong Support Network
Family, friends, or groups who understand
Some Support
A few people, but not everyone knows
Going It Alone
Mostly handling this by myself
What's your main goal right now? (Select one)
Understand My Cravings
Learn what's really happening in my brain
Manage Them Better
Find strategies that actually work
Reduce How Often They Happen
Want them to be less frequent/intense
Stop Feeling Ashamed
Be kinder to myself through this process
Encouragement: Having a clear goal is powerful! Research shows that 40% of people attribute their recovery success to having a strong support network. You're taking an important step forward.
Your Personalized Craving Management Plan
Based on your unique responses, here's what's really happening and how to work with your brain, not against it.
🎥 Congratulations! Your in-depth video about cravings is on its way!
Watch the video to learn the details about how habits and cravings form in your brain as well as 5 strategies to manage when a craving hits.
📞 Book a Call to Meet with Laura