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Information and articles on how to stop and break your addiction.
Learn How to Break Your Addiction
How to Stop Addiction The real issue here is that you should try to admit that you have a problem with addiction so that real healing can take effect. It's important to shout out the pain in order that these dangerous and destructive behaviors can eventually stop. But take caution: if you try to stop the addiction by force or suddenly, be forewarned that you might be shifting to another kind of addiction. It's possible that you might go from being a smoking addict to a workaholic or to a gambling addict. In order that the pattern may be changed and in order to stop this addiction completely, you must get to the root of the problem. Being addicted to a substance is just the surface of the iceberg the real problem lies underneath. There is a real reason why a person is addicted to a substance. As mentioned above, there are several patterns associated with addiction. These people usually have addictive personalities, and it's very difficult to break free from these patterns. It feels as if there is a strong current which is leading you in the wrong direction. It is easier to go with the flow than fight against the current. Don't be wrong self-control is not the main issue here. There are people who quit their addictions more easily, probably because they have fewer problems to deal with, while for many others it is very difficult. It's important not to pass judgment on anyone. As seen above, there are different interpretations about the causes of addiction, and therefore different theories about what must be done to heal them. Some put emphasis on physical factors; others are more prone to consider the psychological aspects. In devising a program to cure your own addiction or to help a loved one, it would be best to cover all of your bases by paying attention to both the physical and the emotional aspects. They are not contradictory, but complimentary. The Physical Aspect of Breaking Addictions In today's Western society, the body and the mind are often seen as two separate entities that are entirely independent from each other. But we now know that our bodies are constantly secreting substances that have an effect on our mood. We also know that addiction is often the ingestion of a mood-altering substance. So it's not far-fetched at all to imagine that an addicted person is trying desperately to obtain something that is missing inside of him on a strictly physical level, although there could be a parallel on the emotional level that gives even more strength to the person's compulsion. Nutrition and Stopping Addiction So a good place to start would be to examine your diet, and find some good nutritional supplements that provide the full range of vitamins and minerals, including trace minerals. Of course you also want to eat healthy food. People who are addicted to alcohol or drugs have notoriously poor eating habits. But good food is not enough. Someone who has not eaten well for a long time needs the extra boost of supplements. Toxic substances and Addiction
We live in a polluted environment. The problem is that some people can tolerate a higher level of pollution than others. The addicted person's body may be affected by certain substances that would not bother others. It may require a lot of patient detective work to examine your environment to find the culprit (or culprits). Are you exposed to particular substances through your job or leisure activities? Look in particular for the presence of beryllium, which Hulda Clark holds as responsible for addictions. Parasites Who would want to be a host to those yucky little critters, whether or not you're addicted to anything? Treat the whole family. You can try natural remedies, such as black walnut hulls, or try Hulda Clark's zapper. Just do what is necessary to get rid of them. Remember, the symptoms of their presence can be vague and might not be detected by a regular medical examination. The psychological aspect for Breaking Addiction Get Help for your Addiction Some of the emotional factors involved in addictions were mentioned above, but it is beyond the scope of this book to treat this highly complex subject in depth, and anyone with a serious addiction problem needs one-on-one care that only a professional can give. So the first and most important piece of advice here is: don't try to go it alone. Whether it is you or a loved one that is suffering from an addiction, you need support. Reading this site is a good first step, and hopefully it will give some useful information as well as encouragement, but nothing can replace personal contact.
Find A Support Group for your Addiction In addition to a doctor and/or therapist, a support group can be a great help. There are people like you who have the same addiction problems and it's much easier to tell all your problems to them since they can relate to you. One of the most well-known of these groups is Alcoholics Anonymous, but there are others. Look for one where you feel comfortable. These groups can give you a sense of belonging and help you to feel that you are not alone, and they can also impart advice and new ideas to help you.
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