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Compulsive Disorders

We are not irreversibly programmed by our genes nor by our early environment; we can make changes in our existence by conscious, willed thought leading to action. New research shows that the brain’s circuitry is wired as the individual develops and can be rewired by the conscious thought of the individual. The capacity of the brain to rewire itself is termed its “neuroplasticity”.

Evidence of this is observable in physical changes in the neural pathways of the brain. These new circuits can become fixed and replace previous pathways. Using self directed free will to rewire negative pathways has helped those suffering with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD) and various other mental and behaviour problems. Those with the most difficult and sensitive human problems from depression to addictions of all kinds, including sexual response in those obsessed with pornography, found relief once they understood that part of their brain circuitry was causing the problem, and learnt a range of straightforward and practical strategies, down-to-earth tools, which empowered them to change negative thought patterns.

New neural pathways = new attitudes and new behaviour.

Compulsive Addictive Disorders

Addiction to Gambling is a prime example of a hijacked Reward Centre disorder. Not simply a question of “just stop!”; as with other addictions, changes have been made within the brain itself. So, too, Internet and Texting disorders, where the expectation and ‘reward’ also release certain chemicals in the brain.

Like gambling, disorders surrounding Food (including sugar) are the least to be understood by the general public.

Anything we eat and drink is chemical information to the brain.

When it is food which is the problem (we can’t abstain from eating!), it is vitally important to understand everything we consume can have a direct impact on our moods (thoughts and feelings), and therefore compulsive behaviour.

Nutritional education is vital for any type of ‘recovery’

Compulsive behaviours such as sex and love, co-dependency and many other ‘addictive’ tendencies often require the need to acquire emotional/psychological maturity. Challenging personal ‘old-wiring is an integral part of helping identify and correctly address triggers for each individual ‘personality’.

The potentially addictive psychotropic substance Nicotine also changes brain chemistry to the point where smokers may develop cravings for the substance. Whilst smoking has few of the adverse psychosocial consequences which often accompany the use of other drugs, the toxins contribute to a cascade effect of symptoms. The harmful effects of tobacco are mostly physical and not behavioural, except for the craving produced from habitual use.

Our programmes will help you change the way you think and feel and act.