2 Regain Control 3 Release Urges 4 Feel more mentally and physically relaxed without alcohol 5 Resolve any guilt from damage alcoholism has caused you and the people you care about 6 Build Confidence 7 Resolve any related underlying issues
Degrees of addiction
How you need to change your drinking may depend on your level of use . It may help to consider which of the following categories you fit into : Which category do you fit into ?
It ’ s just a bad habit . Many people see a Hypnotherapist because they want to change their drinking habits . They ’ re not addicted to alcohol , they just need assistance to stop or cut back because of health or weight concerns .
I lose control of my drinking once I have had a few . Some people notice that once they begin drinking , they cannot stop . This might be a sign that something is wrong . There might be underlying anxiety or depression that is beginning to crave the alcohol . It might be time to consider if you are developing an addiction and losing control .
Every now and then I really get drunk . Binge drinking is a form of alcoholism . If you can stop , then you should consider this an option . People often tell themselves that everything is alright because they are not drinking every day . Binge drinking can be more damaging that drinking regularly in small amounts .
I think I have a problem . If you think you have a problem , then you probably do . You should talk to a health professional . Friends may not understand how you feel , as there is a lot of social pressure to drink . If you tell your friend you have a problem , that might mean they have a problem , too . So , they might tell you you don ’ t have a problem , when actually you do . Best advice is to either stop drinking or seek help to stop if you cannot .
It ’ s ruining my life / hurting the people I love . While I help people in all of the above categories , this is the most common time when people come to me for assistance . Concerns about neglecting children or partner through emotional distancing caused by intoxication from