Hooked on Healing: How Knitting Can Cure Bad Habits
Discover the surprising power of knitting to break addictions, from nail-biting to smoking and more. Experts explain how this therapeutic craft rewires the brain.
Knitting has long been associated with cozy sweaters and relaxing pastimes, but emerging research shows this humble craft can have a profound impact on overcoming harmful habits. From preventing nail-biting and doomscrolling all the way up to helping people addicted to drugs, knitting can trigger a remarkable transformation in the brain.
Casey, a 60-year-old technology manager in California, is a testament to knitting's therapeutic power. After a 46-year cigarette addiction, Casey - who asked us not to use her full name - tells the BBC that knitting helped her finally kick the habit.
Source: BBC News
