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Alcohol addiction, smoking
Alcohol addicted for past year and smoking too. Now I need to control myself and get rid of it. But can't able to do this
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U r in contemplation phase ,
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Join AA group and attend meetings regularly
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You can try Hypnotherapy. If you have will power to quit than it can surely help.
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Thanks for reaching out. Your concern is you are addicted to alcohol and smoking. You want to quit alcohol and smoking. Consult a psychologist and explain about addiction to alcohol and smoking. With a psychologist you can talk about addiction triggers. You can also talk about how much alcohol you consume and how many cigarettes you smoke in a day. Based on history of addiction to drinking and smoking a psychologist will determine if rehabilitation is required.
Do not worry with the right help and determination you will overcome your addiction.
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Contact me for counselling session. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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consult a psychologist
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Do Yoga and meditation, Go for counselling session
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Consult
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Consult a psychologist
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Ms. Sharmila
Counselling Psychologist
1 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi. I understand your concern and appreciate you for your willingness to overcome this addiction. More happy to help you. Contact - nine three four four six eight eight four two one.
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book a session
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Connect for counseling to psychologist .consult with psychiatrist as well.
Get comfortable. You can lie on your back in bed or on the floor with a pillow under your head and knees. ...
Breathe in through your nose. Let your belly fill with air.
Breathe out through your nose.
Place one hand on your belly. ...
As you breathe in, feel your belly rise. ...
Take three more full, deep breaths.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Visit a psychiatrist to overcome this issue..
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