Can hypnosis get rid of Anxiety?

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– a guide for anxious people who may be anxious about hypnotherapy

Yes, hypnosis can help many anxiety disorders, like old “unwanted” habits that relate to anxiety, fears and phobias such as fear of driving over high bridges, fear of flying,  fear of the dentist,  fear of doctors and surgery,  anxiety about needles,  anxiety about storms, social anxiety, body dysmorphia anxiety, picky eating or AFRID (Avoidant  Restrictive Food Disorder), nail-biting anxiety, Tinnitus, hair pulling, sports behaviour and anxiety about sports performance, enhancement, panic, lack of confidence, relationship difficulties, etc.

So, what is the difference between hypnosis and hypnotherapy?

Hypnosis is the tool. Hypnotherapy is the means by which the tool works, using hypnosis with psychotherapy and counselling, helping people to change, understand and better use their emotions.

Anxious people may be anxious about how hypnotherapy works 

Evidence shows that hypnosis isn’t just a placebo (sugar pill effect of manifesting the expected result), instead, it does make changes happen in the brain. Neurocognitive research and the use of PET scans and MRI scans, demonstrate this.

What happens during hypnotherapy for anxiety?

Usually In a clinical hypnotherapy session, after a question and answer by the hypnotherapist, she/ he uses different ways to help you get into a trance-like state. Most people find they like to close their eyes and enjoy relaxing. Then awaken to calm relaxed awareness about their issue for the next few days, weeks, months, or years.

During a hypnosis session, your experience helps you relax and focus your mind. This state is similar to sleep, but your mind will be very focused and more able to respond to suggestions. While in this relaxed state, you’re more willing to focus on your subconscious mind.

The hypnotherapist may tell stories, or paint word pictures, or use direct talking to give positive suggestions while you focus your attention in this relaxed, pleasant and comfortable state.  Some people while in hypnosis use their imagination to help them imagine the changes that they want to make, while others half listen and drift off vaguely then returning to half listening.  You are in control.

Most people feel comfortable and just want to relax. At the end of the session, the hypnotherapist may ask you to open your eyes when you are ready, feeling motivated, refreshed, committed to making changes you’ve decided to make in your life. 

Are you worried that hypnotherapy may not work on everyone?

People need to want to change, so it needs to be the right time to change for them.

If a potential client is fearful of hypnosis or believes some of the myths (e.g. they will be made to quack like a duck, as in a stage hypnotist act), then they may not feel that they want to go into hypnosis. However, hypnotherapists are trained to provide information and help the person feel relaxed and in control. So, you need to have a good rapport and trust in the hypnotherapist who needs to understand the things that you want to change and they need to have the knowledge and skills to assist you. Usually when you’re in the office with the clinical hypnotherapist, you remain aware and remember what happens. 

Tried and True: how long has Hypnosis been around?

Hypnosis is one of the world’s oldest sciences.  As early as 3,000 B.C. Egyptians used hypnosis according to ancient hieroglyphics, with evidence of Greeks and Mayans understanding and using it as well. 

Hammond found that “Self hypnosis training represent a rapid, cost effective, non-addictive and safe alternative to medication for the treatment of Anxiety related conditions” Hammond DC “ Neuro therapeutics”, 2010

 

AUSTRALIAN STATISTICS

  • In 2017-18, over half (56.4%) of Australians aged 15 years and over considered themselves to be in excellent or very good health, while 14.7% reported being in fair or poor health. This has remained constant over the last 10 years. 
  • Around one in eight (13.0% or 2.4 million) adults experienced high or very high levels of psychological distress, an increase from 2014-15 (11.7% or 2.1 million).
  • 4.8 million Australians had a mental or behavioural condition
  • In 2017-18, one in five (20.1%) or 4.8 million Australians had a mental or behavioural condition, an increase from 4.0 million Australians (17.5%) in 2014-15. 
  • In 2017-18, 3.2 million Australians (13.1%) had an anxiety-related condition, an increase from 11.2% in 2014-15. 
  • One in ten people (10.4%) had depression or feelings of depression, an increase from 8.9% in 2014-15.

Is it too late to stop smoking at 50? What’s the age limit for quitting smoking?

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None!……… It’s never too late to quit smoking. 

Health benefits start immediately, at any age. 

A 50-year-old lady rang me to book in for a stop smoking session ………………………. for her father Frank, 84.

Frank stopped smoking immediately after one clinical hypnotherapy session with me. He bought all his rollies, ashtrays, ifs and butts, and bits and pieces for his session. And dumped them in my bin.

If you quit smoking before you turn 50, you’ll cut the risk of dying in the next 15 years in half, compared to those who keep smoking.

Some people try several times before giving up cigarettes for good.  If that’s you, don’t get discouraged. Instead, think about what led to your relapse, such as your emotions or the social, emotional, and physical environments you were in. 

And ask yourself these questions…….. 

  • How do you feel about your smoking?
  • What are your recent thoughts about quitting smoking? 
  • What do you know about smoking and your family’s health? 
  • What do you think it would be like to stop smoking? 
  • What are your concerns about quitting? 
  • What holds you back from trying to stop smoking? 
  • What do you imagine it would be like if you weren’t a smoker anymore? 
  • What do you think you would need to successfully stop smoking? 

Use your answers as your reasons for quitting

It may be to lower your chance of getting lung cancer, heart disease, or other health conditions and being around for your loved ones 

  • Or to look and feel younger 
  • It may be to protect your family from toxic second-hand smoke 
  • And to breathe easy going up the stairs, regaining your old fitness once again
  • It may be to taste and smell wonderful foods again, fully, exquisitely
  • And to Save all that wasted money, gone up in smoke, putting it to better use

Choose your reason/s …..  Are they strong enough to begin to outweigh the urge to smoke?

Suzy helps you stop smoking in one clinical hypnotherapy session. You delete those old bad habits and all the ifs and butts.

Ring  Suzy  0409 429 101 to chat and make an appointment.

 

 

 

 REFERENCES

  • National Cancer Institute, “Quitting Smoking: Why to Quit and Where to Get Help.”
  • Barnes, J.  The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2010 Oct 6.
  • Tahiri, M. The American Journal of Medicine, 2012 June.
  • American Cancer Society: “Other Methods of Quitting Smoking.”
  • American Cancer Society: “Guide to Quitting Smoking.”
  • American Society of Clinical Hypnosis: “Facts About Hypnosis: What is Clinical Hypnosis?”
  • Centre for Tobacco Independence: https://ctimaine.org › uploads › 2018/09 

Weight Loss Issues

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Hypnotherapy with Suzy Woodhouse, Wynnum

 Did you see the article in the Courier Mail on 7 November 2022 page 3- “ WEIGHTY issue for women”?

 I was surprised the article said more than half of Australian women avoid seeking medical help for their weight management and weight loss. 

It described how over  50% of Aussie  women are reluctant to get medical advice when they are trying to lose weight, anxious they will  be judged

However, during my work as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I’ve found that people are very keen to start, stay, and work on their weight loss In the VIRTUAL GASTRIC BAND  (VGB) program. 

They’re curious about how they came to put on weight in the first place and what we are going to do about it.

Both Men and women of Wynnum are amazed how without even trying, they lose weight and stick with the now, new normal way of life and relationship with food.

If you are curious, Call Suzy on 0409 429 101  to check out how to benefit from the VGB program too. 

 
 

Covid-19

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Since the start of the easing of the COVID-19 restrictions in various states, inquiries to the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia (HCA) websites have had a significant spike.

Between 24 March 2021 and 31 March 2021 days the HCA Register page views were 7576, up 46% on the prevoius week.

It seem that people are reaching out for professional help in the midst of uncertainty.

There is much published evidence that the Coronavirus pandemic has caused a great deal of anxiety in the community.

As hypnotherapists, we are uniquely placed to help those who are distressed. And HCA hopes that these additional searches will result for HCA Registered Hypnotherapists.

For more information on Anxiety, please go to the Anxiety page on this website. suzyshypnotherapy.com.au/anxiety

Book in for your free chat and discovery with Suzy on ph. 0409429101  And let her help you address your issues. SKYPE: suzywoodhouse,  email: suzyw@bigpond.com,  web: https://suzyshypnotherapy.com.au

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WHAT IS A VIRTUAL GASTRIC BAND – WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM?

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Suzy Woodhouse Weight Loss Brisbane

People’s eating habits have changed during COVID-19 and not always for the best!

Wynnum hypnotherapist Suzy Woodhouse explains what a ‘virtual gastric band’ is…

“With Virtual Gastric Band hypnotherapy we are essentially convincing the brain that the stomach is full after a certain level of intake and that there is no need for more food. Above all, it is most definitely NOT a diet – we know that diets only work in the short term. The Virtual Gastric Band allows you to eat what you want but enables you to intake smaller portions. The best thing is that because it’s not a diet, people don’t feel deprived, miserable or hungry – the key issues that cause so many diets to fail.” says Suzy.

“Sheila Granger’s Virtual Gastric Band* concept evolved from the idea that our body has all the answers if we listen to it. For example if we have a pain in our foot, it is our body’s warning system telling us that we need to be careful. We take note of that signal and respond appropriately. However, with food we’ve switched off to all the signals, so we eat when we aren’t even hungry or we eat when we are already full. The Virtual Gastric Band re-sets and amplifies the natural signals from your stomach that let you know that you are full. And results have been impressive with nearly 9,000 people achieving a 10kg average weight loss across the globe after a decade of Virtual Gastric Band therapy.”

Sheila Granger advises that it’s important to work with a trained hypnotherapist for best results, saying “Although there are many options on the internet and apps that are similar to the virtual gastric band concept it is worth bearing in mind that these are generic recordings, and not tailored to an individual, as they would be working with a trained therapist. For best results it is important that sessions are tailored to an individual so that their unique food associations and habits can be addressed. The good news is that hypnotherapy can actually be performed online via Zoom or Skype from the comfort of someone’s own home. All that is required is a good internet connection and a qualified, professional therapist.”

Suzy is currently working with five locals – men and women – to help them achieve their weight loss goals.

By the way… Virtual Gastric Band therapy is very significantly less expensive than the real thing and comes with the benefits of not being invasive and not needing any recovery time at all! And it’s very safe.

*Suzy was trained in the Sheila Granger Virtual Gastric Band weight loss method in 2005.

For more info visit https://suzyshypnotherapy.com.au

Suzy Woodhouse & Associates are members of Wynnum Business and supporters of WynnumCentral.

Article written by David Bateson, Wynnum Business.

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