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alcohol | 7 MIN READ

The Science of Why Stopping Alcohol Feels So Hard (And How Hypnotherapy Changes That)

You've decided to do Dry January. You've told a few people. You might have even downloaded an app or two. And yet, somewhere underneath the...

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alcohol | 7 MIN READ

Sober October With a Partner Who Still Drinks — How to Make It Work

You've decided to do Sober October. You're genuinely committed. You've told yourself this is the year. Then Friday rolls around, and your partner pours a...

alcohol | 8 MIN READ

How to Set Yourself Up for Dry January Success Before New Year

You know that feeling in mid-December when you catch yourself thinking, "Right, January. I am going to do Dry January properly this time." And then...

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alcohol | 3 MIN READ

Does hypnotherapy work for alcohol addiction? | Clear Minds

Yes, hypnotherapy can work for alcohol addiction. It won't replace medical detox when that's needed, but it addresses something most treatments miss: the subconscious emotional...

alcohol | 6 MIN READ

What Happens to Your Brain When You Stop Drinking for a Month

You've been thinking about doing Sober October for a few weeks now. Maybe longer. You know — in the way you know things before you...

alcohol | 7 MIN READ

How to Set Yourself Up for Dry January Success Before New Year

You haven't committed to anything yet. You're just... thinking about it. Maybe you've done Dry January before and it fell apart by the 10th. Maybe...

alcohol | 8 MIN READ

How to Prepare for Sober October Before October Arrives (The Honest Guide)

How to Prepare for Sober October Before October Arrives (The Honest Guide) There's a moment — somewhere around late August or early September — when...

alcohol | 7 MIN READ

Your Face, Energy and Mood 31 Days Into Dry January — What Really Changes

Your Face, Energy and Mood 31 Days Into Dry January — What Really Changes You probably started Dry January thinking it was about willpower. White-knuckling...

alcohol | 6 MIN READ

Your Skin, Energy and Mood After 31 Days Alcohol-Free (What Sober October Really Does to You)

You've probably seen the headlines. "Dry skin clears up." "Better sleep." "More energy." The Sober October bullet-point list that makes it sound like four weeks...

alcohol | 7 MIN READ

What Alcohol Does to Your Sleep — And What Happens When You Stop

You tell yourself the nightcap helps you sleep. One glass of wine to wind down, a beer to take the edge off. And honestly? It...

alcohol | 7 MIN READ

What Really Happens to Your Sleep During Sober October (And Why It Feels So Different)

You're exhausted but you can't sleep. Or you're sleeping more than you have in years. Maybe you're dreaming so vividly it feels like a film...

alcohol | 7 MIN READ

Dry January When Everyone Around You Is Still Drinking

You want to do Dry January. You really do. But your partner pours a glass of red every Friday night. Your friends have already booked...

alcohol | 7 MIN READ

Sober October with Social Anxiety: How Hypnotherapy Makes It Possible

There's a specific kind of dread that comes with Sober October when you have social anxiety. It's not just "will I be bored?" It's something...

alcohol | 7 MIN READ

How to Stop Alcohol Cravings in January Without Suffering

You've decided to do Dry January. Maybe you've already told a few people. You've drawn the line in the sand. And then comes that first...

alcohol | 6 MIN READ

How to Stop Cravings During Sober October — Without White-Knuckling It

You've committed to Sober October. You've told your friends. You might have even signed up to raise money for Macmillan. You're ready. And then 6pm...

alcohol | 6 MIN READ

The Dry January Benefits Nobody Warns You About

You've heard the standard list. Better sleep. Save money. Lose a bit of weight. Clear skin. That's what the posters say. And yes, those things...

alcohol | 7 MIN READ

The Unexpected Benefits of Sober October Nobody Talks About

The Unexpected Benefits of Sober October Nobody Talks About When people sign up for Sober October, they have a list in their head. Better sleep....

alcohol | 7 MIN READ

I Did Dry January With Hypnotherapy — This Is What Happened

Every January, millions of people decide they're going to do it. No alcohol for thirty-one days. Simple enough in theory. Then New Year's Day arrives...

alcohol | 7 MIN READ

I Did Sober October With Hypnotherapy — Here's What Actually Changed

I'll be honest with you. I signed up for Sober October on a Sunday night after a weekend that ended with a headache I couldn't...

alcohol | 8 MIN READ

Why Most People Fail Dry January by Week 2 (And How to Be Different)

You started January with the best intentions. A fresh year, a clear head, a real reason to try. And for the first few days, it...

alcohol | 7 MIN READ

Why Willpower Alone Won't Get You Through Sober October (And What Actually Will)

There's a moment most people have before Sober October starts. You decide you're doing it. You feel good about the decision — maybe even a...

alcohol | 7 MIN READ

Why Most People Fail Dry January by Week 2 — And How to Be Different

Why Most People Fail Dry January by Week 2 — And How to Be Different You start January with the best intentions. The first few...

alcohol | 6 MIN READ

Why Willpower Alone Won't Get You Through Sober October (And What Actually Will)

You've decided to do it. You've told a friend, maybe even posted about it. October 1st is circled in your head, and you feel genuinely...

alcohol | 6 MIN READ

What Dry January Actually Feels Like — An Honest Week-by-Week Guide

What Dry January Actually Feels Like — An Honest Week-by-Week Guide You've decided you want to do Dry January. Maybe you've even said it out...

alcohol | 6 MIN READ

What Sober October Actually Feels Like — Week by Week

You've signed up. You've told a few people. Maybe you've even quietly downloaded an app or Googled what to expect. There's something exciting about Sober...

How to Cut Down on Drinking at Home: A Hypnotherapy-Based Approach
Alcohol | 4 MIN READ

How to Cut Down on Drinking at Home: A Hypnotherapy-Based Approach

Whether you enjoy a nightly glass of red wine with your dinner or feel you have overindulged during the festive period - if you’re reading...

Navigating Love and Liquor: How Alcohol Impacts Relationships in the UK - Clearmindshypnotherapy
30 days dry challenge | 5 MIN READ

Navigating Love and Liquor: How Alcohol Impacts Relationships in the UK

How Much Do People Drink in the UK? Let's take a look at some statistics on how much alcohol people in the UK drink every...

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: How Our Love Affair With Alcohol Might Be Taking It's Toll - Clearmindshypnotherapy
Alcohol | 6 MIN READ

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: How Our Love Affair With Alcohol Might Be Taking It's Toll

Alcohol is a depressant. Although many think it’s a pick-me-up, it actually suppresses the nervous system, slowing down reaction time and triggering the release of...

"I want to be able to go out and have fun without the need to get drunk. Is that even possible?" - Clearmindshypnotherapy
alcohol | 3 MIN READ

"I want to be able to go out and have fun without the need to get drunk. Is that even possible?"

"Drinking has been a significant part of my life. No matter what I do, it usually involves having a drink in my hand. I love...

Fab February - How 30 Days Dry Benefits Your Health - Clearmindshypnotherapy
30 day dry challenge | 6 MIN READ

Fab February - How 30 Days Dry Benefits Your Health

Alcohol has a negative effect on your mood, especially over time, because it is a depressant. The first few sips of alcohol might feel relaxing and secure, but...

Reducing Alcohol Consumption with Hypnosis - The Story of Dawn - A 5 Minute Read. 💜 - Clearmindshypnotherapy
30 day dry challenge | 3 MIN READ

Reducing Alcohol Consumption with Hypnosis - The Story of Dawn - A 5 Minute Read. 💜

Frequent drinking can lead to feelings of low self-worth and anxiety. People think that drinking helps this. In reality it fuels these feelings. When you...

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