Why can’t I break free of it?
Once we recognise we have a problem – like an addiction – we all want a solution. Whatever the addiction is, we decide it’s time to stop it, to get control back of our lives. Because being addicted means not being in control of some part of our behaviour. So we decide to take our power back and stop it, but that’s somewhere between incredibly difficult and completely impossible. We try – we fail – we beat ourselves up about it. We usually find comfort in the addiction because that is what we use when we feel stressed or bad about ourselves. And so the cycle continues…
Addiction is a lonely place…
It’s easy to see how people suffering with an addiction feel isolated. Society looks down on people with addictions. It feels like failure to be all consumed by something we can’t break free of. Many more people have addictions than we realise because they’re deliberately hidden – from family, friends to avoid criticism. No one wants to appear weak or out of control. Yet the word addiction comes from the Latin word meaning to be enslaved by, and slaves don’t have control. So we continue battling/failing/hating ourselves for failing in a vicious circle that solves nothing. Struggling alone…
Yet there are things we can do to start making changes for ourselves. They don’t have to be big, any change that moves you towards being free of your addiction is a positive thing and should be praised, valued and appreciated. So consider these steps to start your journey to freedom…
6 tips to beat an addiction…
There are many steps to finding your way back to being in control, here’s a beginning;
How does hypnotherapy help with addictions?
Hypnotherapy supports your work in retraining your brain to function without the addiction. Counselling and therapy work with the conscious brain, but the subconscious is where the addiction has a strong hold. That automatic response of reaching for the same old thing which has become your normal is controlled by your subconscious and hypnotherapy helps retrain that. We’ll also explore your coping mechanisms, supports and ways you can help yourself make the changes you want. Check out my reviews from people with addiction issues to see how positive others have found the experience.
How do I get started with Hypnotherapy?
Easy – just call me! Or drop me a short email with your name, number and issue and I’ll be back in touch within a day. We can either arrange your first session over the phone or via email, or arrange a phone call to discuss your issue and any concerns you may have. I’ll email you the details about finding my office, my agreement and how to pay and you’re ready to start!
Remember nothing will change if you don’t actually DO something different. Good luck on your journey back to independence and control. Julie