If you are struggling with anxiety, fear or panic then I’m delighted to let you know that my new anxiety specific website is now up and running.
And if you head over to Abolish Anxiety now you can also grab a copy of my new Creating Calm hypnosis MP3 free of charge. And please do like my Facebook page too because that would make me very happy in my mission to help more and more people find an escape form their anxiety.
A professional hypnotherapist can literally help you change your life! They can help you ‘reprogramme your mind’ so that you move from being stuck where you are now to thinking, feeling and behaving like you want to.
That’s a pretty awesome thing!
And if you’ve never experienced the power of hypnosis before (or even if you have) you may feel a bit nervous or anxious about what it may entail.
As I read somewhere recently, ‘not all hypnotists are created equal’ so it makes sense as you look for a hypnotherapist to have some ways to filter all those names to ensure you contact someone with the professionalism and skill to help you succeed. So whether you want to end your anxiety, increase your confidence, eliminate a phobia or something different, be sure to make sure you are going to be in safe, professional hands by asking these four questions.
Recently a client told me that if she didn’t do something perfectly then, in her view, it was completely useless, rubbish and pointless.
It was either 100% or 0%. Black or white. Success or failure.
And the fact is we all want to do our best (usually).
Yet mistakes do happen, things do get missed and life can get in the way.
And having to be perfect all the time is hard work, anxiety producing and can be stifling (after all why start if it may not go perfectly…).
Anxiety wants you to take action and do it now! Your anxiety and panic prepare your body to move, to do something.
Fuelled by all those anxious scenarios and thoughts, your body will respond to that threat or danger by increasing your temperature, releasing adrenaline, increasing your heart and breathing rates and so on.
And in those moments or emotion, we are designed to stop thinking effectively. Think about it in evolutionary terms for a moment: if every time a predator was approaching we paused to have a good think about what to do and how to respond then…well, I’m sure we would have made a nice snack.
So how can you get that clear thinking, objective, rational part of your brain back in command? And at the same time calm those emotions?
Recently I came across an article in Hello magazine which gave their top tips for coping with anxiety. Apparently some ‘celebrity’ (who I’d never heard of) had been posting about that anxiety and how it affects them.
As I was reading the tips for coping with anxiety that had been provided by a Clinical Psychologist, I naturally couldn’t help but consider which one of the seven anxiety tips I would advise my clients to use and which I would suggest they do very differently.
So here is my take on the top anxiety tips you can use to overcome your anxiety from today.
Do you need help to curtail your binge drinking? Are you unable to stop and continue until the last drop is gone?
Recently I was chatting with a client who had come to see me about binge drinking. I’ve been helping him to end his binge drinking and take control over alcohol.
And with the recent new UK guidelines on safe alcohol limits, now may be a good time to take control over your drinking so that you no longer need alcohol as a crutch or a habit you can’t do without.
So what are the first steps you can take to start controlling your binge drinking?
As is common at this time of year, I’ve been working with increasing numbers of weight loss clients to help them make 2016 the year they become fit, healthy and happy.
And recently I was talking to Ely Personal Trainer, Kevin Hurley, about what makes some people more successful than others at losing weight and keeping it off, and how people often go wrong.
So to help you to start successfully ending your battle with weight loss, I’ve brought together some of Kevin’s top advice as a trainer, as well as my advice for how to get your mind in the right place.
Do you struggle with a fear of the dentist?
I get a lot of clients referred to me from dentists because they need treatment for their teeth yet they are so fearful that they can’t go through with it.
Many just avoid the dentist altogether until their tooth pain gets too great and they have to face their fear. Others may run from the chair or be unable to stop shaking, making dental treatment virtually impossible. Some will consistently cancel and postpone their appointments and I have even helped people who have had consistent panic attacks in the dentist chair.
When you struggle with anxiety, all those anxious thoughts and feelings can leave you feeling exhausted and burnt out.
It takes a lot of mental energy to mentally race through all those anxious thoughts like worst case scenarios and those ‘what if?’ thoughts, and it can feel just as exhausting to try and force them away or distract yourself.
And with your mind on high alert, your body is also ready for action and you may experience all those energy draining symptoms such as a racing heart, sweating and shaking.
So how can you start to cool down all that stressful mental and physical activity?
Happy Christmas from Dan Regan Hypnotherapy!
Just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
And a huge thanks for everyone who has helped make 2015 such a great year – and let’s make 2016 an even better one!
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