🔥 3 Days of Pain – The Science of Breaking Bad Habits | Andrew Huberman

Did you know that breaking a bad habit or addiction comes with an inevitable period of discomfort? According to Dr. Andrew Huberman, the first 3 days are the hardest—but understanding why can help you push through.

💡 Why Are the First 3 Days So Painful?
When you quit a habit (whether it's social media, junk food, alcohol, or any addiction), your brain goes through withdrawal because it’s craving the dopamine rush it used to get. This leads to:

❌ Increased anxiety & restlessness
❌ Mood swings & irritability
❌ Low energy & motivation
❌ Strong cravings

💡 The Science Behind It
Dr. Huberman explains that your brain relies on dopamine for motivation and pleasure. When you remove a habit that floods your brain with artificial dopamine, it temporarily reduces natural dopamine levels, making you feel worse before you feel better.

🚀 How to Push Through the 3-Day Barrier:
✅ Accept the discomfort – Remind yourself that this pain is temporary.
✅ Exercise & sunlight – Natural dopamine boosters to help rebalance your brain.
✅ Cold exposure & deep breathing – Activates the nervous system to reduce cravings.
✅ Distraction & new habits – Replace the old habit with something positive.
✅ Stay busy & track progress – Seeing small wins keeps you motivated.

🎯 The Reward? After 3-5 days, your dopamine system begins to reset, cravings lessen, and you start feeling more in control. Pushing through discomfort is the key to breaking free.

💭 What’s a habit you’re trying to break? Let’s talk in the comments! ⬇️

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