“From a young age, I now realise binge drinking was used to relieve mental health symptoms, to destress or to fill bouts of boredom. Binge drinking in conjunction with ADHD symptoms including poor concentration, anxiety, overthinking, stress, self-doubt and impulsivity lead me to try different therapies and medications but to no avail. I decided to come off all medications and increase meditation and yoga practice. However, the symptoms and binge drinking were still ingrained. Jonny’s openness and professionalism from the initial discovery call confirmed that this was the direction I wanted to go in.
I had also been trying to conceive for nearly 2 years with tests showing no physical issues with myself or my partner. Jonny explained that my body likely knew that I wasn’t ready to conceive. He also advised that herbs have the potential to make us very fertile, and I should consider using contraception until the program was finished for my physical and mental health to be in the best condition for conceiving. I fully agreed.
At the beginning of the program, we discussed my childhood and potential traumas that could have led to the negative patterns of behavior and thinking. I was then started on a herbal tincture tailored to my symptoms. After just 2 weeks I could start to feel the difference. I felt more energetic, and less stressed. The tincture in conjunction with the therapy sessions allowed me to think clearer, recognise and rationalise negative thought patterns, leading to an overall increase of self-confidence and a decrease in anxiety and stress.
I was also trying to limit my drinking to once a month instead of drinking every time I was bored or stressed, etc.. I think I relapsed twice, although each time led to significant moments of reflection, recognising impulsive pattens of behavior. Gradually without really realising, I was drinking much less than what I would normally drink to the point I didn’t want to get “drunk”. That was a massive turn of events! I naturally wanted to find new ways of enjoying days off instead of just going to the pub.
Jonny has been amazing throughout this process. His open, honest and genuine approach to coaching made me feel instantly at ease. His passion and endless knowledge for the body, mind and herbs is second to none. This program has been an investment for my future wellbeing. I can’t thank Jonny enough and will continue to work with him whenever I feel I need any support.
Oh yeah, and I am pregnant! Xxxx”
Anonymous
This patient completed my 3 month Pattern Transformation package.
At the start of treatment this patient filled in my symptom questionnaire sheet. This asks patient’s to score their symptoms from 0-10 in terms of how debilitating they feel.
The patient scored 120 at the start of the program. Dropping to 33 at the end of the program. A decrease of 72.5%.
This patient’s binge drinking was difficult to control. ADHD, PTSD and ongoing problems with anxiety and mood were all probably impacting this patient’s ability to conceive, even though NHS testing showed no fertility issues. We went through a full case history that focused on childhood experiences and situations that involve patterns of excess drinking. A tailor made herbal prescription along with the coaching calls helped calm the patient, improve mood, stop drinking, increase energy and cognitive processes. Decision making and behavioural changes then became easier to implement. After a few months of treatment the patient conceived and is currently being supported through pregnancy with herbal treatment.
Jonny Woodall
Medical Herbalist and Flower Essence Therapist
BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine
National Institute of Medical Herbalists
Contact me for help with your health problems and illness
PHONE: +44(0) 7525827558
EMAIL: jonnyapothecary@gmail.com
