Counseling: Get Rid Of Addiction, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Addiction is a global issue that needs acknowledgment if we want to save ourselves from the disturbing consequences that comes with it. This problem is increasing with the passage of time and you will be surprised to know that there are various types of addictions that we do not even know about.
The real reason addiction is a major world wide issue is because people start to hide that they are addicted just to stay away from further negative comments and insults. AlertenSafe believes this creates hopelessness in the patient because they are not motivated to quit and live a healthy life. So, we should be aware of the problem, realize how serious it could be, and also need to know that how we can manage or help an addict person in getting rid of it as early as possible.
OCD Coaching is something that is becoming more popular as a form of treatment for those suffering from this disorder. People with OCD often are aware of how irrational and abnormal their fears and compulsions are, but they can't seem to let go of them. Through life coaching a person is helped through the process of letting go and taking control over their fears and compulsions. Additionally, OCD Coaching can help them to learn how to live with their OCD without letting it take over their life.
A Little About OCD
OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a condition that is based on fear and anxiety. A person with OCD is overwhelmed by fears and is driven to compulsive behaviors which usually include counting, putting things in order and repeating actions. OCD makes a person believe that if they fail to act a certain way or carry out their compulsions then their fear will become a reality. This disorder can become so bad that it takes control over a person's life and they feel their compulsions are dictating everything they do.
Finding a treatment for OCD is not an option. It is something that you have to do when you suffer from this disorder. Your life and the life of everyone you love are affected by OCD, so you have to get help for yourself and for them. Fortunately, it is possible for you to treat your OCD and get on with your life OCD-free.
Treatment
OCD Coaching is based on the idea of treating OCD as a behavioral condition and not a mental disorder. OCD has often been treated as a mental disorder, which meant treating with medication and psychotherapy. These methods often worked, but were not a complete solution. With OCD Coaching, a person gets a complete treatment that will help them live their life without having to ever worry about OCD again.
OCD Coaching works through altering behavior and mind patterns that lead to the OCD compulsions. Coaching works by helping a person overcome fears, face fears and learn to rationally deal with fears. The person is taught how to fight off the OCD and control it, so that it does not start to take over their life again. The things that a person learns through coaching are things that they will use for the rest of their lives so that OCD never is a problem again.
Life coaching for OCD uses some traditional exposure therapy mixed with traditional life coaching therapy. The idea is that talking through OCD alone is not enough to treat the problem. The person has to both talk through it and be exposed to fears so they can learn to control it. It is a one-on-one treatment that approaches OCD from all angles to ensure a person can overcome the disorder.
OCD Coaching is well worth considering if you suffer from the disorder or if you have a loved one that does. It is not easy living with OCD and traditional treatments often drop the ball when it comes to a long term solution. Through coaching a person with OCD can finally live a life free from compulsions and fears.
A common misconception is that people are only addicted to alcohol or drugs. But you will be surprised to know that sugar addiction is the most common issue in kids and teenagers. The best solution to this problem is spreading awareness and taking sessions of addiction therapy. We, at AlertenSafe, are here to help you with our expertise in the following ways.
What is addiction therapy ?
Addiction therapy is a type of psychological and medicinal treatment of something that is bothering you too much. It is disturbing you in a way that you do it again and again and after doing that you feel guilty about it. Some people call it even Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) which is addiction to something that you cannot stop thinking about using or doing.
The addiction therapy is done by our specialist therapist who have completed their degrees in this field. Although we all consider ourselves therapists at some point when we are giving your suggestions, that is not the actual therapy that can help someone.
For addictions that are serious like alcohol, sex, pornography, cigarette, etc you need professional help that is provided by the addiction therapists. So, when you feel that you are getting into some kind of addiction, rush to the doctors and discuss your problem. This is the most helpful thing that you can do for yourself because it helps in early diagnosis of the problem, then early consideration in the right way, and ultimately you get rid of it at early stage without the need for medicines and exercising. So, you can say that addiction therapy is helpful for addict individuals who fail to cope up with their problems by themselves.
How it treats different types of addictions in Singapore ?
According to the surveys conducted by our Alertensafe team, one in almost 5 people is suffering from one or another type of addiction. Well, this figure is quite alarming because the ratio is stretching with each passing day. The new type of addictions is introducing that is causing depression and anxiety in society. Given below are some of the addiction types that people face most of the time at present.
1. Drugs and rinks addiction are the topmost right now in the world which is affecting half of the addicts all over the world.
2. Social media and mobile addiction is another sign of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that is affecting the mental health of people by taking them into anxiety cycles which they cannot get out of easily.
3. The third most important type of addiction is gambling that is taking the youngsters by storm as it distracts them from the right path. They cannot study and focus on anything in their lives and then start taking other types o things that make them addicted to multiple things at the same time.
How addiction therapy can help in treatment?
Well, addiction therapy is the only way that can help in dealing and helping the addicted person for dealing with the problem. It is very simple to deal with addictions if the therapy is done in the right way. Those at the early stage would only need to have sitting sessions, while those at the later stages would need to have medicinal treatment and even exercising on regular basis. So, all you have to do being an addict is that you take care of yourself by reaching out to the therapist who is the only person who could help you out in this situation.
Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms
There are so many withdrawal symptoms of addiction that you can observe immediately when you are getting the addiction therapy. No matter if it is from sex, gambling, or drugs, you will feel similar symptoms almost in every case. So, let us see what are they actually.
1. At the very start, you start to start to feel ache in your head along with dizziness in your body. But slowly it fades away and you get normal in almost a month.
2. You might also start feeling chest tightness in some addiction cases and even to the point of feeling difficulty in breathing. It mostly happens during smoking cessation.
3. Palpitations and uneasy heartbeat may also be felt by many addicts when they are trying to stop taking in food or drinks of which they are addicts.
4. Nausea and stomach ache can also occur in any type of drug addiction therapy because the body is not accepting the change that you are treating it with. So, these symptoms will definitely appear.
5. You might also feel the tension in your muscles and uneasiness in the whole body when you are withdrawing from the addiction at the early stages of treatment.
No matter if a person is a workaholic, drinks too much alcohol, use social media all the time or maybe stick to mobile, are all suffering from addiction. Too much of anything is addiction and when it went to a point when it starts to bother your normal life and mental condition, you should know that you have become an addict. At this point, you would need to seek the help of a therapist that deals with addiction cases. If you do that at early stage, it is the best possible favor you could do for yourself, and to get rid of this problem without going into detailed medicinal treatment and other necessary sitting sessions.
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