Addiction may be like a tug-of-war.
You have the desire to quit but something is pulling you back. It could be alcohol, food, smoking, or some other habit that used to be helpful but now seems to be out of control.
It is not often about the habit itself. It’s often a response to stress, emotional pain, or deeply held beliefs. Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) assists in unravelling what is behind the behaviour in order to escape the loop and take charge once again.
The manifestation of addiction.
Addiction does not necessarily appear extreme. It may develop gradually and become a part of everyday life.
Common signs include:
- using a habit to deal with emotions or stress
- experience of a lack of control over some behaviours
- attempting to quit and going back to the cycle
- substances or habits to avoid or dull feelings
- experience of guilt, frustration, or shame following the behaviour
These patterns can affect your health, relationships, and sense of self.
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Why addiction happens
The addiction is usually initiated as a coping mechanism. The mind links a behaviour with relief, comfort, or distraction. As time goes by, that relationship is reinforced, despite the behaviour beginning to be harmful.
On a more profound level, addiction is normally associated with unfulfilled emotional needs or restrictive beliefs. If the subconscious associates a habit with safety or relief, it will keep repeating it.
How RTT can help
RTT is a combination of psychotherapy, CBT, NLP, and hypnotherapy to find out the underlying cause of addictive behaviour. When in a relaxed and attentive state, you can investigate the point of origin of the pattern and learn why it was created.
When the belief or emotional trigger that is behind it is discovered, it can be re-framed and discharged. This helps to decrease the emotional desire to have the habit, instead of making you fight it.
Clients often describe feeling more in control, less triggered, and able to make healthier choices without constant struggle.
Breaking the cycle of addiction
Addiction is not a deficiency of will. It’s a learned pattern, and patterns can change.
When the subconscious no longer links the habit with relief or safety, the urge begins to fade. This leaves room to healthier behaviours and a greater feeling of control.
RTT therapy can help you get out of the rut of addiction and reclaim your life.
Schedule a discovery call with Geraldine today and find out how RTT can assist you in getting out of addiction and develop healthier habits that will be lasting.