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I hear a lot of people saying they don't think they can change, but you can. We all can. It's called neuroplasticity. Not only can you change your mind, you can change your brain. Do a web search forneuroplasticity and addiction and read about it.
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Originally Posted by zerothehero 
I hear a lot of people saying they don't think they can change, but you can. We all can. It's called neuroplasticity. Not only can you change your mind, you can change your brain. Do a web search forneuroplasticity and addiction and read about it.
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Originally Posted by Sunflowerlife
I love this. Dr. Joe Dispenza is my favorite author/ speaker on the subject. Are you familiar with his work?
I've read some of Rick Hanson's books, though. See Dr. Rick Hanson
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Sunflower-if you were to buy a download of Dr Joe, which one would you buy? Looking at the meditation one that has morning and night meditation $11.99. First time I've heard of any if this. Looking into it right now! Thank you guys!
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Originally Posted by Olivia2011
Sunflower-if you were to buy a download of Dr Joe, which one would you buy? Looking at the meditation one that has morning and night meditation $11.99. First time I've heard of any if this. Looking into it right now! Thank you guys!
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Originally Posted by zerothehero
Hadn't her of Dr. Dispensary. I'll check it out.
I've read some of Rick Hanson's books, though. See Dr. Rick Hanson
I've read some of Rick Hanson's books, though. See Dr. Rick Hanson
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On a similar note, I'm reading a very interesting book at the moment about the psychology of changing the dynamics of a romantic relationship or marriage called Getting The Love You Want by Harville Hendrix. He believes that people can change their behaviour by getting their conscious decision-making brain to co-ordinate better with our instinctive sub-conscious brain. The theory seems plausible. There are some exercises to try as well which are illuminating.
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Originally Posted by Olivia2011
Sunflower-if you were to buy a download of Dr Joe, which one would you buy? Looking at the meditation one that has morning and night meditation $11.99. First time I've heard of any if this. Looking into it right now! Thank you guys!
He is a superstar- had an accident and injured his spinal cord and was told he wouldn't be able to walk again. Using meditation and visualization he healed himself one vertebrae at a time. He believes we can change ourselves from the inside out and it's all a matter of changing out habits, the way we think, our beliefs etc. Mind blowing and yet so simple...
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Originally Posted by zerothehero
I hear a lot of people saying they don't think they can change, but you can. We all can. It's called neuroplasticity. Not only can you change your mind, you can change your brain. Do a web search forneuroplasticity and addiction and read about it.
Great stuff.
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Thanks Sunflower and everyone!
Another new thing I'm trying is an MP3 of Stop Drinking Alcohol hypnosis. First I thought a little hokey (or maybe not enough meat in it). The more I listen more I like. I know I've said all of this a few times now! Just having a real voice talking in my earphones is nice. I told my husband I doubt my mind could be hypnotized because my mind goes a million miles an hour. I wasn't concerned about it tho. The tape helps you relax also. So anyway... At the end of the tape he counts you back up to five. At five you are to awaken. I listened a lot in the middle of the night, am or pm before bed. Lately, three times I have "fallen asleep" and woken up wide awake when he says 5! Wow! I think I've been hypnotized! Bought this from selfhypnosis.com ($15). Lots of topics on this site. Think I'll get positive thinking next.
So.... I keep playing the tape thru. I don't have the urge like I used to. So far no real battles. I know they can knock your feet out from under you real fast tho. So JL, picture in your mind your drinking. It starts off like boy I'm just gonna get a little buzz and relax. Next thing you know little buzz becomes big buzz and then drunken buzz. Then you're (we) are passed out drunk, missing good things in life, hiding booze for later, guzzling booze to feed this addiction, etc. Like a hamster on a wheel! I realize that I'm not capable of stopping at a couple of relaxing wines. Sux but true.
On a positive note.... Play the positive tape all the way thru. I stayed sober, remember going to be, didn't crash a wine glass and break it, didn't wake up with night sweats, no anxiety or panic, no drunken posts, no waking up with dread that I did it again and having to piece to previous night together, etc.
This is a great class. Together we can help each other thru this madness! I feel great! Looking forward to enjoying my life. Praying that I (we) stay strong.
Olivia
JL. Prayers for your father-in--law and you and the whole family.
Another new thing I'm trying is an MP3 of Stop Drinking Alcohol hypnosis. First I thought a little hokey (or maybe not enough meat in it). The more I listen more I like. I know I've said all of this a few times now! Just having a real voice talking in my earphones is nice. I told my husband I doubt my mind could be hypnotized because my mind goes a million miles an hour. I wasn't concerned about it tho. The tape helps you relax also. So anyway... At the end of the tape he counts you back up to five. At five you are to awaken. I listened a lot in the middle of the night, am or pm before bed. Lately, three times I have "fallen asleep" and woken up wide awake when he says 5! Wow! I think I've been hypnotized! Bought this from selfhypnosis.com ($15). Lots of topics on this site. Think I'll get positive thinking next.
So.... I keep playing the tape thru. I don't have the urge like I used to. So far no real battles. I know they can knock your feet out from under you real fast tho. So JL, picture in your mind your drinking. It starts off like boy I'm just gonna get a little buzz and relax. Next thing you know little buzz becomes big buzz and then drunken buzz. Then you're (we) are passed out drunk, missing good things in life, hiding booze for later, guzzling booze to feed this addiction, etc. Like a hamster on a wheel! I realize that I'm not capable of stopping at a couple of relaxing wines. Sux but true.
On a positive note.... Play the positive tape all the way thru. I stayed sober, remember going to be, didn't crash a wine glass and break it, didn't wake up with night sweats, no anxiety or panic, no drunken posts, no waking up with dread that I did it again and having to piece to previous night together, etc.
This is a great class. Together we can help each other thru this madness! I feel great! Looking forward to enjoying my life. Praying that I (we) stay strong.
Olivia
JL. Prayers for your father-in--law and you and the whole family.
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Olivia, I love hypnosis and have used Eric Brown in the past but that one sounds great. I am always looking for new ones. And yes, isn't it amazing that you wake up at the right time? That means it's working. Going to check it out, thanks for sharing!
I am also seeing a hypnotist and have already had one session. I believe it is part of the reason I am 5 days sober.
I am also seeing a hypnotist and have already had one session. I believe it is part of the reason I am 5 days sober.
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