Hypnotherapy for Food Addiction

In almost all cases there is an underlying psychological or emotional cause for food addiction. While food is necessary for health and life, many of us have built an emotional dependence on eating. Because of this dependence, the boundaries between healthy eating and addictive behavior can become blurred.

Overcoming a food addiction is about changing the way you think and your attitude towards food, rather than changing your diet. Hypnotherapy can help teach you how to cope when times get tough. If something in your life goes wrong or you experience a stressful, upsetting event, hypnotherapy can teach you how to manage your emotions without turning to food.

The problem with  food addiction is control. We know we need food to maintain strength and energy. It is when we lose control of our intake and eat too much or too little, that a problem can arise. ‘Food addiction’ therefore, may not be so much an addiction to food, but more of an addiction to eating.

Hypnosis for Food Addiction

Many people with a food addiction will feel a lack of control around food. Sufferers may blame themselves for their disorder. They may hide it from friends and family and spiral out of control.

Living with an eating problem can be a difficult, lonely experience, but it is important to understand that you are not alone. Eating problems aren’t just about food – often they are about difficult feelings or situations that you are unable to cope with. For many people, focusing on food can act as a coping mechanism.

Food addiction is defined as a compulsive disorder that can, in some circumstances, lead to overeating, low self-esteem and eating disorders. It may be anxiety or stress related and if left untreated, the disorder can break down a person’s self-esteem. Hypnotherapy is a treatment option that can work to overcome the addiction. It can rebuild the client’s relationship with food by changing the associated behaviors and negative thought patterns. It can enable clients to recognize the problem.

The truth about how you think about food and the power of your thoughts and how you approach your method of taking control and keeping it in your life as normal as possible. Letting go of the old thoughts and emotions tied to food. Improvement and results is what you see when hypnosis helps you reach your goals and when your ready you feel it and see it right before your eyes. 

As with overcoming any other form of addiction, the individual must be ready to make a change. Start believing that food will always be there.

What causes a food addiction?

While there is no known cause of food addiction, there are many factors that should be considered. Some studies suggest addiction is genetic, although environmental and emotional factors are also thought to increase the risk. For some people, an addiction is a way of coping with difficult issues. This may include stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and unemployment. Hypnotherapy aims to identify the triggers and work with the client to overcome the issue using the power of suggestion. Together, the sufferer and hypnotherapist can begin to rebuild their self-esteem and improve well-being. Some feel that their family environment has caused them to look at food differently as not enough, eat everything on your plate, obsessed with certain foods, believe they need to feel full not comfortable the list is endless of thoughts and ideas that has our brain thinking consistently. 

Hypnotherapy is a mind power that helps you think more positively and gets your mind back on track so you can see the results as it happens.

Book a Session with Pattie and start to see the changes when your are  ready!