In article <[email hidden]>, Barb2
Quoted message said:Luna said:
But what then? I get the eating under control, and then what? I'll
start drinking? Doing heroin? I have to fix what's actually
wrong, but I don't know how.
Some thoughts:
You might want to spend some time alone ... quiet ... focusing on your
breathing, taking some slow deep breaths. Most smokers inhale deeply
so, counter intuitively, actually suck in more oxygen than when they
quit smoking and breathe more shallowly. Tobacco is also cured in
sugar, which is part of the withdrawal - a good Complex vitamin may help
- B-1 is especially good with addictions. I personally also invite my
higher power into my consciousness and call a supportive friend.
I agree with the time, alone. I also think that, and this is NOT a
dirty word, nor a cop-out, nor a way of saying anything other than what
I'm going to say, that therapy is a good thing.
Of course, I'm coming from a background wherein my mentors wanted
everyone they worked with to have therapy, even if there were no
external issues going on, such as quitting an addiction, having
relationship issues, family problems, etc.
Therapy is a good way to get in touch with the inner you - and to really
find out why one makes the decisions one makes. It's also a great way
to come to understand the way one moves in the world, and why it is that
sometimes our view of ourself varies from the outside view of us - and
what that does.
There are some great programs out there that aren't about psychotherapy,
but are about counselling and discussion. I've always found it helpful,
particularly when I've been dealing with stress.
--
Nancy Howells (don't forget to switch it, and replace the 😉 to send mail).
