Habits & Addictions
Posted under: Hypnotherapy for addictions and habits works in a similar way to hypnosis for pain relief.
Usually, the reasons people continue with bad habits and addictions is 3 fold.
Firstly, once a person stops their addiction or habit they feel compelled to start again due to cravings they feel. This can be seen as physical withdrawal symptoms. The toxins and poisons we put into our bodies are processed and once they leave the body feels compelled to restore them.
Secondly, addictions and habits can be seen as ‘associated behaviours’. For example, smoking and drinking alcohol and hot drinks go hand in hand for some people. Similarly, finishing a hard days work is immediately followed by drinking alcohol, perhaps as a reward.
Lastly, the reactions that occur in our brain once we carry out addictive behaviour produces the pleasure chemicals known as opioids. Sounds familiar? Opioids are used by doctors for the relief of pain, for example Morphine, which we know is highly addictive.
Addictions and habits should not just be attributed to food and substances. The same associations, cravings and brain reactions occur with addictive behaviours ranging from stealing to internet pornography.
Hypnotherapy is a powerful approach to ridding ourselves of addictions and breaking habits. There is no set formula used in hypnosis for addictions and habits. This is because everyone is different and their addictions and habits are particular to them. As such the hypnotherapy you undertake will be tailored specifically to you.
Please do get in contact if you feel you would like more information on this and how best I can help you.