Addiction to Psychics: How to Break Free and Trust Your Own Inner Guidance
- Ruthy Baker
- Nov 3
- 11 min read
Updated: Nov 17
If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for your phone, credit card in hand, whispering “just one more reading,” you’re not alone. So many others have been there too – anxious, exhausted, wanting answers about love, money, or the future.
At first, psychic readings can feel like a comforting balm for an uncertain world. They soothe anxiety, offer hope, and make sense of chaos. But when the comfort fades, it’s easy to find yourself trapped in a cycle of psychic dependency – constantly seeking clarity outside yourself while your inner wisdom grows quieter.
I call it future anxiety: the gnawing need to know how things will unfold, right now. And the truth is, no reading, no matter how accurate, can give you lasting peace if your nervous system is still in panic mode.
This isn’t about blame or shame. It’s about awareness – and reclaiming your power to be your own guide.
How Does Addiction to Psychics Start?
Psychic over-dependence rarely happens overnight. It often begins during a time of deep emotional stress – heartbreak, job loss, health issues, uncertainty about the future. You crave reassurance, and readings become a quick fix for anxiety.
But here’s the kicker: every reading delivers a temporary sense of control. Once it fades, the fear comes rushing back, and you crave another reading to fill the void. That’s how an emotional habit – and sometimes a financial one – begins.
If this sounds familiar, take a deep breath. You haven’t “failed” at spirituality. You’ve simply been searching for certainty in a world that rarely offers any.
In my work as a therapist and former psychic reader, I’ve seen how powerful it can be to pause and ask:
What is the feeling I’m really trying to avoid when I reach for another reading?
That question alone begins to break the trance.
How to Calm the Anxiety that Leads to Dependency on Psychics
You can’t make clear decisions from a state of panic. When your nervous system is triggered, intuition shuts down and fear takes over. That’s why calming the body is the foundation of recovery.
Before you reach out to anyone for answers, try this:
Place your hand over your heart and take three slow, steady breaths.
Whisper to yourself: “It’s safe to pause. It’s safe not to know.”
Tap gently on your EFT collar bone point (if you imagine wearing a tie, move your fingers across about an inch where there's a soft dip and repeatedly tap while repeating a calming word – peace, trust, or calm and breathe slowly in and out as you do so.
These micro-moments of calm begin to retrain your body to tolerate uncertainty – the very muscle psychic dependency weakens.
When you feel calmer, you reconnect to your own guidance system, which is that quiet, intuitive voice you’ve always had. It’s not gone; it’s just been drowned out by noise and fear.
Release Old Beliefs and Habits
Many of us grow up believing that others know better than we do, such as parents, teachers, partners, psychics. Over time, that belief morphs into a pattern of giving away our power. Clearing that energy starts with compassion. Don’t shame yourself for needing comfort. Instead, clear the belief that you can’t trust yourself.
Tools like EFT tapping, journaling, and mirror work can help you dissolve these old imprints. Try standing in front of a mirror and saying:
“I know you’ve been scared. I know you wanted to feel safe. But I promise you – I’m learning to trust you now.”
You might feel a wave of emotion when you say it. That’s healing happening.
As the emotional static clears, you start seeing life from a steadier perspective, and then readings become a choice, not a compulsion.
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Learn to Hear Your Own Wisdom
The best guidance you’ll ever receive comes from within. But to hear it, you must create silence – real silence.
Turn off the phone. Light a candle. Breathe.
Ask your higher self: “What do I most need to know right now?”
Then write whatever comes to mind – no censoring, no analysing.
Your intuition speaks in whispers, nudges, sensations, even random thoughts. When you give it space, it gets louder. Soon, you’ll notice the signs you once sought from others are actually showing up through your own awareness.
And that’s when the magic begins – when your intuition becomes your most trusted advisor.
Craft a Future You Can Trust
Healing from psychic addiction isn’t about cutting spirituality out of your life. It’s about creating a balanced relationship with guidance – where your intuition leads, and the odd external reading simply affirms what you already know.
To rebuild that trust:
Visualise the version of you who feels calm, confident, and self-led.
Journal daily about the choices she would make.
Use the tools you already have such as meditation, EFT, creative journaling, mirror work and affirmations, to strengthen your connection to self.
You’re not giving up magic - you’re redefining it. You’re creating a life where clarity comes from within – not a psychic hotline.
Addiction to Psychics - Journal Prompts for Self-Trust and Healing
1. What emotion do I feel right before I reach for a psychic reading?
2. In what areas of my life do I struggle most with uncertainty?
3. When have I successfully made a decision without outside input?
4. What beliefs about myself do I need to release to trust my intuition?
5. What daily ritual helps me reconnect to my calmest, wisest self?
6. If I fully trusted my intuition, what would I no longer need to ask others?
Q&A: Common Questions About Psychic Over-Dependence
Q: How do I know if I’m addicted to psychics?
If you feel anxious without getting a reading, struggle to make decisions alone, or keep spending money you can’t afford on readings, those are clear signs of over-dependence.
Q: Should I stop readings altogether?
Not necessarily. The goal isn’t abstinence but balance. Pause for 30 days. Journal your triggers. When you do have a reading again, set an intention: “May this reading empower, not disempower me.” When it comes to a good frequency of readings, my personal viewpoint is that no more than two a year is sufficient, which allows time for life to unfold in its own sweet timeline.
Q: What if I genuinely believe psychics help me?
They can – when you’re calm and grounded. The problem arises when you hand them authority over your life. True guidance always points you back to your own inner compass.
Q: How do I handle guilt about how much I’ve spent?
Guilt drains energy. Instead, use it as motivation to create healthier habits. Every dollar or pound you once spent on a reading can now be invested in your growth – journals, books, healing tools, therapy, or self-care.
You don’t need to silence your spiritual curiosity. You simply need to reclaim your power to choose.
Every time you pause before reaching for a psychic, you’re teaching your mind that you are the authority in your life.
I know from experience that breaking free from anything isn’t about force; it’s about kindness, curiosity, and consistency.
When you learn to soothe your anxiety, clear your old patterns, and listen inwardly, you begin to create a life guided by your highest wisdom – the voice of your own soul.
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