What to do to remedy addiction?

[Diana]

The following excerpt may help. I have found that if trying to change mental/emotional imbalances isn't working, one can try another angle to that imbalance. The mental creates the physical, but the physical can also affect the mental.

A Word on Addictions

If you are addicted to cigarettes, sugar—whatever—quitting (if you want to) can be really difficult. When you can’t quit, you might compound the problem with guilt, self-loathing, and self-judgments, leaving you feeling defeated and disempowered. There is a way to feel empowered and optimize health, even if you aren’t ready to quit . . .

Be Proactive

Let’s say you are addicted to cigarettes and you haven’t had any luck kicking the habit. You can shift focus from feeling badly about it (which is a natural reaction) to finding ways to maximize your health now—even while smoking.

The Internet makes research easier than ever (using a good deal of discernment). Explore ways to address the effects and optimize your health until you can quit. For example, what minerals are depleted because you smoke? Does smoking interfere with vitamin absorption? Are you drinking enough water to keep your lungs hydrated? How can you oxygenate your body better while you are still smoking?

Based on your research, do what you can to optimize your health until you can quit. This might include a daily run on a treadmill or ride on a bicycle, particular supplements that support the lungs, saunas to sweat out toxins, etc. Now you are taking charge of your health without focusing on your inability to quit.

The benefit of doing this, aside from making you feel empowered, in charge, and not defeated, is that you will be healthier and better able to actually let go of your addiction when you are ready.

Caveat: I’m not condoning indulgence in unhealthy habits. I am suggesting a shift in perspective.
At all times, in all circumstances, within all contexts, you can optimize your health.