Substance addictions are difficult to beat because the consumed substance, whether it is alcohol, drug or cigarette, makes us feel good; gives us a sensation of well being and contentment. It is scientifically understood that such substances – when considered as a natural rewarding stimulus by the brain – activate the ‘reward system’ of our brain, travelling from the ventral tregmental area (VTA) to the nucleus accumbens and then up to the prefrontal cortex. Any behaviour that is rewarding tends to be repeated, and becomes progressively automatic. This is how addictions start.

If you believe that you may be addicted to some sustances, do not panic: there are indeed various ways to beat such addictions. The first step is probably to acknowledge and accept that there is a problem. Step 2 consists in getting the appropriate help to break the habit and change the addictive behaviour. The last step is to ensure that the new pattern of behaviour is positively maintained all the way through.

Clinical hypnosis is particularly helpful in the treatment of addictions and is administered at an unconscious level. During the first session the hypnotherapist will take a full case history of the presenting symptom and answer any questions that you may have about clinical hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Treatment will follow at the next session. Such treatment using clinical hypnosis generally takes between 4 and 6 sessions.

So is it really possible to beat addictions? My answer is a definite YES.

YOU can do it.

So do not wait any longer.

Bonne soiree a tous!

Stephanie - info@thefocusclinic.co.uk