My flight home from Dallas was delayed due to an incoming tornado, so I decided to get a glass of wine in the bar. The first fun thing that happened was that I was asked for my ID. I am way older than 21 but it sure felt good!
Then, the gentleman sitting next to me started a conversation. We started with the weather and then he joked, “Kinda funny, I’m sitting here with a beer and a whisky waiting for my plane to rehab.” I must admit I was a little surprised but they had told him that whatever it took for him to get on the plane was fine, as long as he made it to rehab.
He easily shared a little about his life. He had been drinking heavily for 34 years. He had 2 granddaughters, 1 and 3, and said he wanted to live to see them go to prom. When he talked to his family about stopping drinking, they were ALL quick to encourage him. He had some doubts he could make it through rehab. I kept telling him I know you can do this. That seemed to help. I hope he makes it.
While substance abuse is out of scope for my work in hypnotherapy with clients, I can help with changing mindsets – encouraging clients on their rehab journey. Affirmations can be a great help in changing your mind about who you are with and without substances.
If you are dependent on addictive substances to help you relax or enjoy life, you may have a problem. Along with your treatment, hypnotherapy can provide alternative ways of coping, feeling better about yourself in social situations and dealing with difficult situations.
Using addictive substances can also be an attempt to cope with a traumatic event in your life. Again, hypnotherapy can provide another way of viewing that event, making it less impactful on your daily life.
I also encourage weight loss clients to carefully monitor their alcohol intake. Alcohol consists of empty calories and can reduce your willpower when watching what you eat.
If you would like to discuss how hypnotherapy might be helpful on your journey, please reach out. Call for a free consultation (818-929-4944) or join my free Hypnotherapy Q & A every Wednesday at 10 am PST.
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Sincerely,
Cinda
HypnoNews and Resources
Here are some articles with more information:
What to Know About Hypnosis for Alcoholism
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/what-to-know-hypnosis-alcoholism
Hypnosis Won’t Make You Stop Drinking Overnight, but It May Help
https://www.healthline.com/health/substance-use/hypnosis-for-drinking