“Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny” C S Lewis
There are many forms of addiction and dependency. It could be an increasing dependency on alcohol, drugs, sexual addiction, gambling or being consumed by social media and spending excessive time attached to your phone.
Do you feel that alcohol or drugs are controlling you and you are consuming a little more than you would like? Perhaps you are drinking to unwind and relax? Many people turn to alcohol/drugs after a hard day’s work believing that it will help, but in fact it can do the opposite. Alcohol, drugs, gambling, social media is addictive, as such, before we know it we are consuming unhealthy amounts or participating in dangerous behaviours and we can feel out of control. Suddenly, instead of being in control, the addiction starts to control us. We may find that the one glass of wine after work increases to one bottle, one joint turns into three and before we know it this habit turns into an addiction which starts to interfere with our life, relationships, and our health. Addictions can sometimes lead to the loss of family relationships, friends, jobs, self-esteem and even your home.
When we repeat a pleasurable behaviour, it is then reinforced in the brain. It impacts the reward system in the brain called the mesolimbic dopamine system, which releases that feel good hormone dopamine. The subconscious mind is not an intellect, it cannot be innovative, as such this unconscious part of us wants to protect us, however, sometimes the messages get mixed. As such, the primitive part of the brain (subconscious mind) often reinforces unhelpful behaviour.
Whatever your addiction or dependency I am here to help
Working with a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist can help you understand why you do what you do, and how we can move you forward to better solutions for you to live a happier and healthier life. The therapy will always be tailored to your needs. I will help you break this spiral of excessive behaviour. We will work together to take back control of the negative habits that support your addiction and restore balance, control, and positivity. By working on the positive aspects of your life and helping you understand how your thoughts affect your behaviours and feelings your conscious mind (intellectual) will in turn step in and help. It will enable you to take back control. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you be the person you have always wanted to be. It can help you believe in yourself, believe in your future, find peace and happiness, and take control of your life once again. Allow me to help you become the person you truly are.
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