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Entering recovery for drug, alcohol or behavioural addiction, executive stress or dealing with a mental health issue like anxiety, depression, or more deep-seated issues like PTSD, C-PTSD, or personality disorders, is one of the most difficult and rewarding things you will ever do.
At Tranquilo Wellness, we have been in your shoes, and we will support you through your journey at every step. We aim for a long-term, sustainable recovery, and we can help you to redesign your life for ongoing health, meaning, and purpose.
Recovery is a whole-of-life challenge, which is why we have so many experts available to support you. Our psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors offer evidence-based, trauma-informed individual therapy and psychoeducation.
Therapy is one-on-one, so it’s individual, not group.
Complementary therapies include massage therapy, acupuncture, and breathwork for gentle somatic release.
We also offer a dietician consultation and tailor a personalised meal plan to meet your specific needs. Our fitness team will help get you moving and working towards your fitness goals. Plus, we have an infrared sauna and hyperbaric oxygen and offer cold water therapy.
Our support staff is calm, compassionate and happy to chat, and we aim to make your experience at Tranquilo as enjoyable as possible.
Whatever your needs, we are here for your recovery.
Start your behavioural addiction recovery now with our personalised, evidence-based treatment. Our experts provide the support you need to regain control of your life and restore your wellbeing.
Break free from addiction and compulsive behaviours
Behavioural Changes
Behavioural changes can sometimes be an early sign that something deeper is going on. A person who is struggling may begin to show noticeable shifts in mood or temperament, such as increased irritability, sudden mood swings, impatience, or uncharacteristic anger.
These reactions can appear disproportionate to the situation and may be confusing for family, friends, or colleagues who are used to seeing a calmer or more balanced side of the individual.
Over time, these emotional fluctuations can affect relationships, work performance, and overall wellbeing, often signalling that stress, burnout, or dependency patterns may be developing beneath the surface.
Continued Use Despite Consequences
Continued use despite consequences is a key sign of addictive behaviour. It occurs when a person keeps engaging in a substance or activity even though it is clearly causing harm in areas of life such as relationships, work, finances, health, or even legal standing.
The behaviour may temporarily relieve stress or emotional discomfort, but the longer-term effects can create increasing problems.
Over time, the individual may recognise the negative impact yet still find it difficult to stop, reflecting how powerful dependency patterns can become without appropriate support.
Using as a Coping Mechanism
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism can happen when a person turns to drinking to manage stress, anxiety, or other difficult emotions.
While alcohol may offer temporary relief or a sense of escape, relying on it to regulate feelings can gradually create an unhealthy pattern.
Over time, the person may start to depend on alcohol to unwind, sleep, or get through everyday pressures, which can make it harder to build healthier coping strategies and may increase the risk of dependency.
Without alternative ways to manage emotions, reliance on alcohol can slowly become a regular response to everyday challenges rather than an occasional choice.
Increased Secrecy
Increased secrecy can emerge when a person begins to hide the extent of unhealthy habits from those around them.
They may start to avoid conversations about the behaviour, become vague about their activities, or lie about how much they are engaging in it.
This secrecy often develops as a way to avoid judgement, concern, or confrontation from family, friends, or colleagues.
Over time, hiding the behaviour can create distance in relationships and make it harder for others to recognise when support may be needed.
Isolation
Isolation can develop when a person begins pulling away from social activities and distancing themselves from friends, family, or colleagues.
Hobbies, interests, and routines that once brought enjoyment may slowly be dropped or neglected.
Instead, more time and energy may be directed toward the compulsive behaviour, often at the expense of meaningful connections.
Over time, this growing social withdrawal can reduce support networks and increase feelings of loneliness or emotional disconnection.
Physical Health Issues
Physical health issues can begin to appear when compulsive use of a substance or behaviour starts to affect the body.
Over time, ongoing exposure may contribute to conditions such as liver disease, gastritis, fatigue, or other stress-related health concerns.
These changes may develop gradually and are sometimes overlooked until symptoms begin to interfere with daily wellbeing.
Recognising early health warning signs can be important in encouraging timely support and preventing further physical complications.
Withdrawal Symptoms
Withdrawal symptoms can occur when a person reduces or stops a substance or behaviour after developing physical dependence.
These symptoms may include shaking, sweating, nausea, anxiety, or a general sense of physical and emotional discomfort.
Withdrawal can vary in severity depending on the substance, duration of use, and the individual’s overall health.
The presence of withdrawal symptoms often indicates that the body has adapted to the substance and may require professional support during recovery.
Loss of Interest
Loss of interest can occur when activities that once felt enjoyable or fulfilling gradually begin to lose their appeal.
Hobbies, social events, or personal interests may no longer feel as engaging as they once did.
Instead, more attention and energy may be directed toward the compulsive behaviour.
Over time, this shift can reduce sources of positive engagement and limit the sense of balance in everyday life.
Changes in Appearance
Changes in appearance and cognitive function can sometimes accompany periods of emotional strain or developing dependency patterns.
A person may appear more fatigued, neglect personal grooming, or seem generally less attentive to their usual standards of self-care. At the same time, they may struggle to concentrate, forget details that were once routine, or find it difficult to complete everyday tasks.
These changes can gradually affect work performance, decision-making, and daily functioning, often signalling that underlying stress, burnout, or addictive behaviours may be impacting overall wellbeing.
Denial
Denial is a common response when compulsive or addictive behaviours begin to take hold.
A person may minimise the seriousness of the behaviour, insist they are in control, or dismiss concerns raised by others. When confronted, they may become defensive, frustrated, or change the subject to avoid the discussion.
This reaction often acts as a psychological shield, making it harder for the individual to recognise the extent of the problem and delaying the point at which they seek support or make meaningful changes. Over time, this pattern can allow the behaviour to continue unchecked, sometimes deepening the impact on personal wellbeing and relationships.
Failed Attempts to Quit
Failed attempts to quit can be a strong indicator that a behaviour has moved beyond simple habit and into the territory of dependency.
A person may make repeated efforts to reduce or stop the behaviour, often promising themselves or others that things will change.
Despite genuine intention, these attempts may be unsuccessful, with the individual returning to the behaviour after a short period.
Over time, this cycle can lead to frustration, loss of confidence, and a growing sense that stopping feels harder than expected without the right support.
Increased Tolerance
Increased tolerance occurs when a person needs to consume more of a substance or engage more frequently in a behaviour to achieve the same effects.
What once produced a noticeable impact may gradually feel less effective, leading the individual to increase the amount or intensity.
This pattern can indicate that the body and mind are becoming accustomed to the substance or activity.
Over time, growing tolerance can deepen dependency and increase the potential risks to health and wellbeing.
Loss of Control
Loss of control can occur when a person finds it increasingly difficult to limit their intake or manage the behaviour in a balanced way.
What may begin as occasional use can gradually shift into binging or engaging in the behaviour for longer than originally intended.
The individual may try to stop or slow down but feel unable to do so, even when they recognise the negative effects.
Over time, this loss of control becomes a key sign that the behaviour may be moving toward dependency and may require professional support.
Preoccupation
Preoccupation can occur when a person spends increasing amounts of time thinking about, planning, or anticipating the behaviour.
Significant time may also be spent obtaining the substance or opportunity to engage in the activity.
Afterwards, further time may be needed for recovery, fatigue, or managing the after-effects.
Over time, this growing mental focus can begin to crowd out normal responsibilities, relationships, and everyday interests.
Neglect of Responsibilities
Neglect of responsibilities can occur when a person begins to miss or avoid important duties because of a problem habit.
This may include missing work, struggling to meet school commitments, or falling behind with home responsibilities.
Tasks that were once routine can start to feel overwhelming as more time and energy are directed toward the behaviour.
Over time, this disruption to daily life can affect relationships, financial stability, and overall wellbeing.
The Tranquilo Approach to Detox
Every Treatment Plan is Personalised
Tranquilo’s recovery program begins with a comprehensive assessment of your consumption to determine whether medical detox is required.
If detox is necessary, it is carefully managed under the care of Dr Mark Hardy in a private ward at Northern Beaches Hospital, ensuring your safety and medical stability.
Once you are medically stable, you may be admitted to Tranquilo, where you will receive 24/7 supervision and support from our dedicated healthcare professionals.
At Tranquilo, our team of experienced psychologists and therapists work with you one-on-one to explore the underlying causes of dependency.
Using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, we help you process past challenges and develop healthier coping strategies for the future.
Our program focuses not only on addressing problematic behaviours, but also on supporting meaningful and lasting life changes.
We are committed to strengthening your resilience and equipping you with the tools needed to make positive, informed decisions moving forward.
Transform your journey with our personalised care, world-class facilities, and holistic therapies to support your recovery and empower long-lasting change.
A Transformative Experience
At Tranquilo, we don’t just treat drug and alcohol addiction, behavioural addiction, co-dependence and mental health conditions – we refocus and reframe underlying emotions and beliefs for a transformative experience. We believe that recovery is not just about breaking free from dependency but about rediscovering yourself and creating a life filled with purpose and meaning. Our approach is designed to guide you through your transformation, helping you emerge stronger, more resilient, and ready to embrace a healthier, more fulfilling life.
What are addictive behaviours?
Addictive behaviours are patterns of action that a person feels compelled to repeat, even when those actions begin to harm their health, relationships, work, or wellbeing. They often involve a strong psychological or physical urge and can create a cycle of craving, temporary relief, and then a return to the behaviour. While substances such as alcohol or drugs are commonly associated with addiction, behaviours like gambling, excessive internet use, work, shopping, or exercise can also become addictive when they start to override personal control and everyday responsibilities.
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