Hypnotherapy for Anxiety
Hypnotherapy for Anxiety is very effective. In order to understand how good Hypnotherapy for Anxiety can be, let’s first look at what Anxiety is. If you’re looking for then read on.
What is Anxiety?
It is a feeling most of us have when we are nervous or afraid, more so when facing a future situation that we are unsure of. It is quite normal to worry under certain circumstances like a job interview or making a presentation. This is actually adrenalin and it means that you want to do your best. However, anxiety is when we are not able to switch off from these worries and they then take control of our lives.
Different types of Anxiety…
OCD (obsessive compulsory disorder); Where someone is driven by a compulsion to carry out certain routines or having unwanted thoughts.
Social; Worries about being in social situations, overthinking about others react to them.
Panic attacks; Quite common with anxiety, symptoms are a racing heart, sweaty palms or feeling sick.
Phobias; There can be many different fears eg fear of the dark, fear of loud noises, fear of animals , fear of going out.
General anxiety disorder; you are constantly anxious about many diverse things or generally living in a perpetual state of fear.
Learned; If you have a parent who is anxious then you could have echoed their behaviour as a child or if the parent or an adult tells you, for example, to be afraid of dogs because they have had a bad experience with them you believe what they tell you.
The signs of anxiety…
General anxiety disorder is the most common and the symptoms are usually;
- Problems keeping your worries under control or letting go of them.
- Worrying about normal everyday things such as routines such as shopping or housekeeping.
- You constantly worry about the outcome of an event or situation that is very unlikely or even impossible.
- You can actually develop psychosomatic side effects from the anxiety these could be back pains, migraines or IBS.
- Trouble sleeping, perhaps you have trouble getting to sleep because of your overactive mind. Maybe you get to sleep but are woken up by your nagging mind.
- You may find you are irritable and snap too readily at the slightest thing.
- You may find it hard to concentrate and no longer able to enjoy the things you used to love doing. Maybe you are unable to do them because you lack energy.
- Your appetite decreases.
The symptoms of Anxiety can be quite similar to depression… So what is the difference between them?
Someone with Anxiety is fearful that something bad will happen whereas a person with depression just assumes that it will.
How can Hypnotherapy help with Anxiety?
Hypnotherapy along with some basic coping mechanisms can help you to overcome anxiety. Therefore retraining your subconscious mind to help you think positively.
What should I do now I’m ready to treat my Anxiety?
Simply contact me or call me on 07710564456 for a free and informal no obligation chat to see how Hypnotherapy can help with your anxiety.
