After my talk with Dr. Randolph Shipon, I thought it would be helpful to share a short guided hypnosis. I teamed up with psychologist Dyan Haspel-Johnson, PhD to create it. She said this about the recording: "To use this self-hypnosis recording, find a quiet place where you can sit or lie down to listen. Please do not listen to this while driving or engaging in other activities. It would be great for you to incorporate this into your day so you can take a break in your office, at home, parked in your car, etc. Feel free to
This Is How Hypnotherapy Lowers Anxiety
Last week someone asked me if hypnotherapy was effective and whether or not it could be combined with other types of therapy. It's a good question. But I couldn't answer it since I've never had a particular interest in hypnosis. I guess it's because I've always associated hypnosis with stage acts. But man, was I wrong. In 1955 the British Medical Association issued a report stating that hypnosis was a valuable medical tool. In 1958 the American Medical Association recognized hypnosis as a viable scientific modality. In 1962 the
Discover Your Inner Strength and Dominate Your Anxiety
I've always believed that in order to win your fight against severe anxiety you have to count on one person, and that person is you. You'll simply be better served accepting the fact that you are your best hope for change. This is because although you'll need help along the way, ultimately you're the gatekeeper to final success and freedom from anxious thoughts, anxiety symptoms, low self-esteem, and all the other baggage that's been piling up on you. Only you can make the necessary corrections to your thinking, so that you can finally
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photo credit: Pdro (GF) This post comes from a new Anxietyguru.net contributor named Andy. I hope you enjoy his perspectives on hypnosis and his experience with this type of therapy. And don't forget that if you have something to say that you feel may help others who are suffering from anxiety and depression contact me about becoming a contributor today. For those of us who have suffered with anxiety for a prolonged amount of time (six years and counting for me!) then you get to a point where you’ll try anything once. I first tried