Do you feel like you are not performing on your 100% because you feel anxious all the time? Are your to-do lists gathering dust in your phone or journal? Do you think you cannot keep up with the fast-moving world around you because you just cannot stop looking over your shoulder? If you face this every day, you must be in a lot of pain.

We are here to help you get rid of it. What if there is a natural, side effect-less treatment method that calms your mind and leaves you time to concentrate on your long pending list? There is, and it is called Hypnotherapy.

• Why did you become so anxious in the first place?

• How will hypnotherapy make you less anxious?

• Can it help you get back on track with your life?

• How will the sessions go?

• Will your mind be totally in control of your hypnotherapist like the movies?

This blog post answers all these questions and more.

Understanding Anxiety and Its Impact

Overview of Anxiety

Anxiety is not that uncommon, actually. We all feel anxious and extra cautious sometimes. Thing is, it is a natural emotion. However, it becomes a disorder when you stay anxious all the time.

You might face it during a stressful meeting at work, making the first move in your relationships, sitting an exam, or even visiting a new restaurant. You might be so overwhelmed and afraid that you may totally skip these events. 

That, of course, will have bad consequences. You might lose credibility, reputation, respect, promotions, or grades.

Neuroscience explains that anxiety is your brain’s response to perceived threats (which you think will happen but won’t). Your amygdala becomes hyperactive and sends continuous signals that something is not right. 

As a result, it triggers your sympathetic nervous system that makes you fight or flee. Your body becomes ready to run or hit.

Thing is, this happens constantly in anxiety. Your brain is always on high alert, your body is always in action mode… and you cannot focus on anything else going around you. This includes your work, relationships, and your own self.

Your body shows that mental strain through: heart palpitations, sweaty palms, or a sudden urge to run as fast as your legs can carry you. Or you may freeze completely. You feel as if your mind “stopped working, closed up.”

Common Symptoms

Physically, you can feel:

• Racing heart

• Tight and tingly muscles

• Shortness of breath (closed up feeling)

• A knot in your chest

Emotionally, you can feel:

• Continuous worry about one thing or another

• Fear of things that aren’t likely to happen anytime soon

• Doomsday feeling

Behaviourally, you can feel:

• Like you shouldn’t go out at all

• You shouldn’t do anything

• You cannot think straight

Impact on Daily Life

You may become a cripple more or less if you are always anxious. It can have disastrous effects on your life in general:

• You might not speak up at office meetings

• Your grades may slip because you are always so distracted

• You cannot submit work or assignments on time

• You are always tired

• You may cancel plans at the last minute because you just can’t get out of the bed

It is scary and chaotic. The good thing? You can look for a treatment now that you know your behaviour is a treatable problem.

One more good thing? Hypnotherapy can help.

What is Anxiety Hypnotherapy?

Anxiety hypnotherapy is a specialised therapeutic approach that uses hypnosis to help you manage and alleviate your anxiety. By guiding you into a deeply relaxed, trance-like state, a hypnotherapist accesses the subconscious mind to uncover the root causes of anxiety and reframe negative thought patterns. 

This process allows you to gain control over your anxious responses and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Anxiety hypnotherapy is particularly effective because it addresses the underlying issues rather than just the symptoms, offering a holistic and empowering solution for long-term relief.

How Does Anxiety Hypnotherapy Work?

A typical anxiety hypnotherapy session begins with an initial consultation, where a hypnotherapist discusses your specific concerns and goals. This is followed by the hypnotherapy session itself, where you are guided into a state of deep relaxation. 

Once in this state, the hypnotherapist introduces positive suggestions and visualisation techniques specific to your needs. The session concludes with a gentle return to full awareness, leaving you feeling calm and refreshed.

Therapeutic Treatment for Anxiety

By using the techniques—Clinical Hypnotherapy, Havening, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy—in a comprehensive treatment plan, you can tackle anxiety from multiple angles, developing resilience and long-term well-being.

Clinical Hypnotherapy

Clinical Hypnotherapy is a powerful therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation, intense concentration, and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness. In this state, a person can explore thoughts, feelings, and memories that may be hidden from their conscious mind. 

For instance, a professional struggling with public speaking might use hypnotherapy to uncover and address the root causes of their anxiety, such as past negative experiences or self-limiting beliefs.

From a neuroscience perspective, hypnotherapy works by engaging the brain’s limbic system, which is responsible for emotions, and the prefrontal cortex, which handles decision-making and behaviour regulation. 

By accessing these areas, hypnotherapy can help rewire thought patterns and emotional responses, leading to reduced anxiety.

Havening

Havening Techniques are designed to help you process and release traumatic memories. This method involves specific touch patterns, like rubbing the arms or face, while focusing on distressing events. 

For example, someone who experienced a car accident might use Havening to reduce the emotional impact of the memory, leading to less anxiety in similar situations. Neuroscientifically, Havening is believed to create delta waves in the brain, which help de-link the emotional response from the traumatic memory. 

This process calms the amygdala, the brain’s fear centre, effectively diminishing the power of the traumatic memory and reducing anxiety.

Related Read: How to Heal and Thrive After Being Traumatised

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Hypnotherapy

Another well-established method known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), offers structured techniques for managing anxiety.

From a practical standpoint, the combination of CBT and Hypnotherapy can enhance treatment effectiveness and accelerate progress. For instance, a person dealing with anxiety might start with hypnotherapy sessions to explore and resolve underlying emotional conflicts, gaining insights that can then be actively worked on during CBT sessions. 

This integrated approach ensures that the individual is not only addressing surface-level symptoms but also healing at a deeper level.

Benefits of Anxiety Hypnotherapy

Recognizing the various advantages underscores why hypnotherapy stands out as a strongly recommended approach for anxiety management.

Effective Anxiety Reduction: Numerous studies have shown that hypnotherapy can be highly effective in reducing anxiety. Research indicates that individuals who undergo hypnotherapy experience significant reductions in anxiety levels, often after just a few sessions. 

The power of the mind, when utilised through hypnotherapy, can lead to profound and lasting changes.

Holistic Approach: One of the many benefits of hypnotherapy is its wholesome approach. It addresses both the mental and physical symptoms of anxiety, promoting overall well-being. 

By focusing on the mind-body connection, hypnotherapy helps you achieve a balanced state of health.

Long-Term Results: Unlike some treatments that provide temporary relief, hypnotherapy offers the potential for long-term results. 

By reprogramming the subconscious mind, hypnotherapy helps individuals develop healthier thought patterns and coping mechanisms, leading to sustained improvement and personal empowerment.

What to Expect in an Anxiety Hypnotherapy Session?

Initial Consultation

It is the first step in anxiety hypnotherapy. The hypnotherapist will discuss your concerns, medical history, and goals for therapy in this meeting. It will help them design a special treatment plan which would be best for you.

Session Structure

A hypnotherapy session has many stages:

• Induction

• Deepening

• Therapeutic intervention

• Emergence

The induction stage helps you relax and enter a trance-like state… almost similar to sleep but not sleep. The deepening stage makes your mind more ready to accept suggestions.

Your therapist gives you positive suggestions and visualisation in the therapeutic intervention stage. Finally, the emergence stage gently brings you back to full awareness.

Success Stories and Case Studies

Real-Life Examples

Many people have had life-changing benefits from anxiety hypnotherapy.

Lisa, a 35-year-old marketing executive, had social anxiety for many years.

She noticed a remarkable reduction in her anxiety levels after a few sessions of hypnotherapy. She also regained her confidence to speak in public without feeling small and fearful.

Transformative Impact

Hypnotherapy helps you get rid of the root causes of anxiety and become more resilient.

It makes you a better person than you were before. Clients feel more relaxed and confident after sessions.

How to Find a Qualified Hypnotherapist

Credentials and Training

You must check their credentials and training when you go looking for a hypnotherapist. A good enough hypnotherapist should have formal training from a recognized institution. Also, they must be certified by a reputable professional institution.

Questions to Ask

You should these questions from your hypnotherapist before starting therapy, i.e.:

• What is your training and certification?

• How many years of experience do you have?

• Can you provide references or testimonials from past clients?

• What is your approach to treating anxiety?

You can find hypnotherapists by asking your healthcare providers. You can also Google them, or check with therapy centres to find good hypnotherapists.

In a Nutshell

We think that custom-made hypnotherapy plans are necessary for clients. Every person has a different mind makeup and coping mechanisms. So, our hypnotherapists take sufficient time to understand your therapy needs and make a good plan.

Are you ready to start hypnotherapy soon? Book a FREE consultation with our Hypnotherapist now!

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