Lisa Heather Torbert

Urges Within- Creating Healthy Addictions Lisa Heather Torbert

Think you chose your addiction? Well, maybe it chose you. This creative workbook takes a new look at addiction, which is so misunderstood. What if our body starts with a deficiency, unbeknown to us, and all we know is that we do not feel normal or happy, and find ourselves unsociable, shy and depressed? Then one day we start experimenting with drugs and voila, we noticed feeling more confident, happy with a thrill of sensation. Most Chemically Addicted People, (CAP's) usually have a "drug of choice", the one that resonates with our body, mind, spirit. Maybe, unconsciously, our body chose our drug for us. CAP's usually have a stronger deficiency to one of the five neurotransmitters: Dopamine, Serotonin, GABA, Endorphins or Norepinephrine. Each are connected to a different feeling: increased energy (stimulants), pain relief(opioids), increased stress(workaholic), increased pleasure (dopamine)or relaxation (serotonin). Is there a scientific reason you are addicted to stimulants, heroin, sex addiction, food addictions, workaholism, cocaine or alcohol? The answer is yes. This workbook offers a Brainwave Test to help you discover your strongest deficiency. The goal is to find healthy alternatives that match your deficiency to help satisfy your cravings, giving you the best changes for recovery. Why do so many people relapse? The urges and cravings drive us mad and we give into temptation. The second part of the brainwave test is to help you discover a deeper insight into your authentic self. This book will help you discover who you really are based on social skills, behaviors, decision making and lifestyles choices. Are you an introvert or extrovert, make decisions based on thinking or feeling, judging or intuition? This new information is an education which can help you make better career choices, and how to form better relationships with family, friends and significant others. Lean how to rock your recovery by leaning about how to become healthier with diet, supplements, sleep, relaxation, exercise and detoxing. This book offers a complete guide to healing with education about addiction and self-discovery.