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We all experience fear - a natural emotion that keeps us on guard. However, when fear and anxiety become irrational, it can result in panic disorder and mental health conditions. According to our mental health professional, several stimuli are surrounding us that can trigger fear, public speaking, social anxiety, and feared objects like spiders! No matter what you are afraid of, hypnotherapy is an effective method of treatment.
Hypnotherapy for Fear
Understanding Fear and Its Impact
Fear is your body’s defence mechanism. When we sense intense fear in dangerous situations, our body releases hormones that shut down functions not needed for survival and sharpen the ones required to get through the traumatic experience. However, the constant feelings of fear can become a problem when:
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You feel uncomfortable being on your own
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You feel fearful of your surroundings
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You feel worried and avoid a specific place or action
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You feel afraid to go out, and it interferes with your physical activity
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You feel fear when trusting others in daily life.
Living under threat or specific phobias can lead to severe health conditions.
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Physical symptoms: Weak immune system, gastrointestinal problems, heart attack, increased blood pressure, and other bodily sensations
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Memory: PTSD, fatigue, lack of focus, impaired memory, and other mental health issues
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Brain processing: Interrupts critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
How Therapy Can Help You Overcome Fear
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Addressing the issue: Exposure therapy/ hypnotherapy helps to address the root cause of specific phobias and uncovers their subconscious influences.
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Coping and relaxation techniques: Talk therapy is helpful because it helps you develop coping strategies, such as deep breathing and relaxation exercises, to control your mind and body’s response to fear.
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Eliminating false beliefs: Fear breeds on false assumptions. Therapy helps replace false ideas with realistic beliefs so you understand the issue more deeply and feel relief.
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Confidence building with systematic desensitisation: being in a relaxed state of mind a gradual exposure technique whilst practising relaxation techniques is highly successful to let go of fear and regain confidence. This behavioural technique reduces fear with the gradual exposure of individuals to anxiety-inducing stimuli while practising relaxation techniques.
Our Approach to Fear and Phobia Treatment
Overcoming fear is a complex process, but the good thing is that you don’t have to face your fears alone. From moderately complex exposures or a graded exposure, we use systematic desensitisation, exposure therapy, and Hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to help you identify and address the underlying issues. Next, we work on developing coping mechanisms by inducing a state of relaxation to help you overcome the fear experienced and promote a sense of calm and control. Through hypnotherapy, we also help individuals avoid beta blockers and encourage them not to drink alcohol for managing fear. Instead, we identify the thought patterns and create a safe environment for them to get rid of complexities, build confidence, and nourish mental well-being.
What to Expect in Your First Session?
In the first session, our certified therapists will discuss your goals and gather details related to your health, lifestyle, hobbies, etc., and use various techniques, such as imagery, virtual reality technology, verbal cues, or focused attention, to guide you into a state of trance or deep relaxation. When you are relaxed and attentive, your mind is open to positive suggestions from the therapist. Our therapists will combine various methods to deepen the relaxation, conclude the session after discussing what you experienced and your physical feelings about such situations, and create an outline plan for the next session.
Can Hypnotherapy Help With Fear and Anxiety?
Yes, hypnotherapy is highly effective for managing fear and anxiety. Hypnosis induces deep relaxation, reduces the pressure and anxieties of real life, and promotes a feeling of calmness. If you are looking to overcome intense distress, fear, and anxiety, feel free to book a hypnotherapy session with Anzy/ Anja at Feel Free Therapy.
