Addiction Recovery with hypnosis,  in Hillingdon, Uxbridge, and Ealing.

 What is addiction?

 People have always used mood altering substances to change the way they feel. History tells us that people got drunk to shut away painful experiences - not just because they liked the drunken feeling. Early last century cocaine and laudenum were used regularly as pick me ups - before the dangers were realised. Also tranqulliser and pain killers have been recognised as addictive. An addiction is to continue to do anything in spite of negative consequences.

  Addictions often start as a coping mechanism, a way of running away from pain, difficult circumstances or decisions. They may lead to a breakdown in motivation, loss of work or income, lying and stealing, and even taking away everything you love and care about.

 A basic chasracteristic of addiction is that people who suffer from it do not believe they do - they only become aware of it when they suffer damage , which awakens them to the realisatiion that something has to change.

 How does it affect us?

 The published figures, in July 09, say that there are 974,000 cocaine users in the UK; 586,000 Ecstacy users; 29,000 heroine users, and 2,546,000 cannabis users. This effects us all.

 Obviously, with the breakdown in the users  moral code that can occur, there are responsibilities to others that can involve authority. Matthew would like to make it clear that everything will be dealt with in a confidential manner - your treatment will not be discussed with anyone without your permission. Using a variety of techniques, alongside   Hypnosis, Matthew can teach you the skills you need to escape from your addictions.   This is also backed up by scientific breakthrough. Harefuah, the journal of the Israel Medical Association, noted a 90% success rate with group hypnosis for  overcoming drug addiction,, in 2008.

  The techniques -

 These include NLP -  Neuro Linguistic Programming,  EFT - Emotional Freedom Techniques, TFT - Thought Field Therapy. NLP involves changing the way you see things. Both EFT and TFT are meridian therapies, which teach tapping sequences which remove blockages in the flow of energy, making it easy to overcome cravings. This helps with resetting the brain away from addiction. A biobalancing of the brain takes place- and the former user is empowered.

 Once you have these techniques you will no longer be a victim of addiction - you will be, once more, in control of your life. This is not about mind control, it is about giving you the control.  Phone 01895 810772.

 It would be best for you to refrain from your habit for 24 hours before the therapy, as this will make it far more effective.

Cigarettes - This has a whole section above.

Drugs

 Cocaine, Hashish, etc. Matthew has a proven record here - saving the former users thousands of pounds, and helping them gain better health too. Cocaine use can result in great risk of heart attack or stroke, with all the negative side affects from these, and long term use can damage your liver and your mental health can suffer too - leaving you with anxiety and depression. There is a definite link between Skunk Cannibis and psychosis - healthy people can become psychotic, through THC - a major componant of skunk. Hypnotherapy can help.

 The stereotypical image, of a down and out who does nothing except feed the habit, is outdated. Many drug and alcohol users are highly functional indivuals who hold down steady jobs. There is the illusion of control.  But  if it causes a problem in your life, and you still continue to do it, despite the negative consequences, then you may need help to change.

 If your child has become withdrawn, moody and aggressive, it may be that they have been experimenting with drugs.  In July 09,  11, 000 children are being treated, in the  UK, for addictions to alcohol and drugs.Whilst Matthew will be happy to work with them, nothing can be acheived without their co operation.

Alcohol

  Over the centuries alcohol  has become established as the country's favourite drug.  It seems culturally acceptable, as it is a regular feature on the most popular TV programmes - and to regularly go out on weekend nights to drink to excess seems to be acceptable to many, particularly the young. But the majority of anti social behaviour on these nights, and of hospital admissions is alcohol related.

 Of course, we know that people have drunk not only because they enjoy the sensation, but also because they wish to forget painful experiences. It is never a good idea to use alcohol to help someone cope with a low mood or stress, especially drinking by oneself. Hypnotherapy can help the user to effectively deal with these problems, so that you can either cut down or cut it out altogether.  It is a process of resetting the receptors that provide us with endorphins, making us feel fantastic in every way, so the need for alchol disappears.

 When we are under stress, our serotonin and dopamine levels dip, and alcohol take them up again, but sometimes too high. Hypnotherapy can help us to do this naturally.. Phone 01895 810772.

Gambling

  If this has become an obsession, governing someone's everyday life, then hypnotherapy and TFT can help you to change.

 Compulsive shopping

 Being a shopaholic can cost a fortune - it doesn't have to be this way. This may be a high priority in the credit crunch, as people may find that they cannot buy what they are used to.  If you have lost your jopb, one of the ways of dealing with the stress may be to give in to this habit, which cannot be sustained on benefits. Hypnotherapy can help you overcome this habit. Phone 01895 810772.

Chocolate

- There is a testimonial in the weight loss section above explaining how Matthew can help you to cut out chocolate in your life, whilst maintaining the feelgood chemicals that come with it..

Sugar , fizzy drinks,etc. Often people will use fizzy drinks to get an energy boost. But this is deceptive, because there is a dip in energy after the boost - making people think that they need another. In this way the addiction can be built up quickly. Hypnosis can help.

 Saving money

Matthew has already stated the typical savings for a twenty a day smoker in another section - roughly £2300 a year. But, when it comes to drug use, the savings may be many times that figure. In Feb 09 we worked with a cocaine user who was spending between £100 to £200 on a 'weekend' habit, every weekend. The former addict's savings may be high, but the health benefits will be enormous too.

 If you are booking an appointment for a spouse, please make absolutely sure that they want it. We have had many spouses fail to attend due to lack of commitment,