The 6 Undeniable Stages We All Go Through When a Craving Hits

POPSUGAR Photography | Sisilia Piring
POPSUGAR Photography | Sisilia Piring

Cravings — we all get them. Some people gravitate toward sweets like candy and chocolate while others prefer savory delights like pizza and french fries. We can relate to what happens when a craving strikes, so we rounded up the six stages everybody goes through.

01
Hesitation
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Hesitation

You're going about your business when a yearning comes over you. You begin to think, "Do I really want that chocolate bar in the kitchen, or am I just bored?"

02
Confirmation
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Confirmation

Finally it dawns on you that the craving is real, and you begin to grow more and more aware of the urgency.

03
Agitation
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Agitation

You haven't yet made the move toward the kitchen and your need is growing. The craving MUST be addressed before someone gets hurt.

04
Distress
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Distress

At this stage, the craving is so unrelenting that if you don't satisfy it immediately, there will be no relief.

05
Fulfillment
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Fulfillment

At last you're digging into the treat you've been pining for and the feeling of vindication is settling in. Instead of defaulting to an unhealthy option, choose a snack like Fiber One bars to stay on the right track.

06
Contentment
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Contentment

You've gotten your fix and all is right in the world again.

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