The Self Decoded

Psychology Overlooked It You may think you're in control of your thoughts, emotions, habits, and decisions—but what if you're not? What if your conscious choices are consistently overruled by something deeper, something you can't see or name? It raises a troubling question: Are you truly in the driver's seat of your life—or is someone or something else controlling your life? Several clients face a recurring struggle: a deep desire to change, yet an uncontrollable force seems to derail their best intentions. One client remarked, "I often get angry despite promising myself I wouldn't. I try, but then it just happens." Another follows a strict diet diligently only to fall into a cycle of binge eating and weight gain—despite trying countless diets before. Others find themselves repeatedly returning to alcohol, drugs, or compulsive behaviors, even after rehab or medical interventions. One man was even given psychiatric medicine secretly by his wife to help him quit drinking. Yet, soon after treatment ends, the same patterns return. They all express a similar frustration: "There's something stronger than my will. Something within me overrides every decision I make." They feel helpless as if they're fighting against an invisible force—one that doesn't respond to logic, effort, or good intentions. If there is a force guiding your actions, what is it? Who—or what—controls that force? And how can it exert such power over your mind, body, and behavior? Sometimes, it feels like you're a passenger, held captive by an unknown force that operates beyond your awareness. This unsettling experience isn't just yours. Across psychology, psychiatry, science, philosophy, and even religion, this mystery has been acknowledged—yet remains unsolved. Interventions like medication, therapy, and behavioral strategies often address the symptoms but leave the core question untouched. That's where this book, "The Self Decoded," steps in. It invites you to uncover the roots of this invisible control and explore what's really driving your life. The answers may surprise you—but they could also set you free.