Manage Anxiety

Feeling fearful? Oppressed by worry or concern? Suffering panic attacks? Can’t face stressful situations?

Feeling anxious too much of the time and repressed by fear with no respite in sight is an awful position to be in. Don’t suffer this debilitating condition for a moment longer. Hypnotherapy can help you get your thoughts under control and your life back.

Most of us naturally feel a little anxious when facing a challenging, uncertain, painful, or threatening situation. Anxiety can be managed if our thoughts about a situation are realistic and accurate. Problems arise when we let unreasonable thoughts get the better of us. They can lead to stress, panic attacks, phobias and a range of behavioural and health impacts.

You are not alone. Anxiety is the most common reason people seek hypnotherapy.

I will work with you to explore the underlying causes of your anxiety. Together we will develop a hypnotherapy strategy designed specifically to serve your needs.

Act now, confident that you have come to the right place.

Anxiety

Anxiety comes from how we think about a situation that is bothering us. It is natural and helps us deal with it.

If our thoughts are accurate and realistic we make the right decision and get on with life. Problems arise when we let inaccurate thoughts and perceptions rule us. For example, when we overestimate the negative aspects of a situation. This is particularly so in prolonged periods of uncertainty and when we feel unable to control events. Anxiety takes over. We get into a loop when the feeling of anxiety itself become the cause of further unrealistic concerns.

The result is we often avoid situations for fear of triggering anxiety and we miss out on opportunities – like taking an exam, going for a promotion, or forming a relationship.

If left unchecked, anxiety can lead to stress, panic disorder, phobias and loss of self-confidence and self-esteem. It can also lead to stress related conditions from migraines to stomach ulcers, and from insomnia to bad eating habits.

Types of anxiety

The mild anxiety we experience when facing a challenging situation, like a taking an exam or making a presentation, is normal. Anxiety disorders are more serious and the common ones are:

Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)

GAD is typified by severe and prolonged worries over everyday problems such as money, career, family, or health. The suffer can feel there is no respite and become overwhelmed by concerns.

Panic disorder

Patients with panic disorder suffer chronic feelings of fear that can escalate into bouts of terror causing panic attacks. These can strike suddenly and without warning. If left untreated a viscous cycle of constant fear triggering more panic attacks results.

Social anxiety disorder

Sometimes called social phobia, social anxiety disorder is a fear of social interactions and situations. Sufferers can experience a sensitivity to criticism leading to a loss of self-esteem and self-confidence.

Get in touch today to start your journey towards a life free from anxiety.