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Anxiety And Stress - Get Rid Of It With Hypnosis |
Written by Alan B. Densky, CH
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
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Many people use the words "anxiety" and "stress" interchangeably, but they are actually two separate conditions. Stress is a reaction to a stimulus, which can be external or internal. You may experience stress when you feel frustrated with something (like waiting in line behind a slow person) or when you worry that you will not meet expectations (such as missing a deadline at work). Anxiety, on the other hand, is a feeling of nervousness and fear or even dread. It can be brought on by negative expectations and thoughts, or as a reaction to stress. You may experience feelings of anxiety virtually all of the time and not know why, or your worry may be a reaction to something you are nervous about, like an upcoming test. Abnormal levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain can cause generalized anxiety. Some research indicates that anxiety can be hereditary. In addition, anxiety can stem from environmental conditions, as when a child whose father or mother is often anxious becomes an anxious person by observing the parent. But frequently, the base cause of anxiety is simply the thoughts that a person is thinking! Stress and anxiety are subjective conditions. Different people may feel stressed about different situations, and different people may respond to their anxiousness in very different ways. Symptoms of anxiety can range from the mild, such as sweaty hands and tense muscles, to the severe, such as anxiety attacks, irregular heartbeat, and vomiting. Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety from time to time. We have all experienced the dry mouth and vague sense of dread before a public speaking engagement or a test. But when does it become damaging to your health? Studies have shown that prolonged anxiety can lead to sleep disorders, relationship problems, depression, and high blood pressure For sufferers of chronic untreated anxiety, there may be detrimental health consequences that have yet to be fully examined. Many studies have found a link between chronic anxiety and a number of serious health conditions including cancer, respiratory illness, arthritis, thyroid disease, and heart disease. Chronically anxious people may even be more likely to suffer a fatal heart attack. If you suffer from what seems like a disproportionately high amount of anxiety relative to the situation, or if you feel anxious nearly every day, you may actually have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are chronic conditions characterized by an inability to function normally because of constant anxiety. Anxiety disorders are serious conditions that should be treated to reduce the risk of long-term effects. Anxiety treatment has long been the subject of much debate in the medical community. Some medical professionals feel that medication is the best way to treat chronic anxiety. Unfortunately, anxiety medications often produce harmful side effects that are just as bad as or even worse than the initial affliction. There are plenty of safe and effective ways to handle negative emotional reactions. Exercise is one that is often overlooked by anxious people, but it is extremely effective. Exercise causes your body to release endorphins, which are natural mood-boosting and pain-killing chemicals. With regular exercise, you may start to experience a dramatic decrease in negative emotional reactions to situations that would previously have made you extremely anxious. The most effective way to deal with worry and tension is to control it from within. Stress relief and stress management techniques are very useful in coping with day to day stress. These techniques can teach you to calm yourself and relieve your tension. You make a conscious effort to slow your breathing, release the worry, and maintain a peaceful state of mind. Meditation is an increasingly popular form of tension control in which you practice mindful relaxation and deep, calming breathing. However, if you are looking for a proactive solution to relieve yourself of anxiety, hypnotherapy is by far the most effective form of treatment. When a person undergoes hypnosis, their reactions and emotional responses to events are changed at their core. This allows them to deal with common anxiety-inducing triggers without the usual feelings of fear and nervousness. Hypnosis is typically performed by a licensed hypnotherapist in a series of regular treatments. More commonly today, hypnotherapy can be learned from self hypnosis programs which are available in the form of DVDs, MP3s, or CDs for personal home usage. No special skills are required to practice self hypnosis. All you need is a way to play the hypnotherapy program and a quiet space where you can relax and listen. Another successful method of anxiety treatment is Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP. NLP is a form of therapy that helps you retrain your mind and body to naturally respond to situations in a more positive way. You can consciously decide to remain calm instead of feeling anxious, and consequently, you always have control over your own feelings. It is evident that it is important to manage our negative emotional responses in order to stay healthy. Mastering techniques to deal with fear and nervousness may even extend your life. To treat long-term anxiety, the best course of action is to use hypnosis to change your attitudes and reactions at the core. Then, it becomes easy to use stress management techniques as necessary to stay calm in everyday situations. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
About The Author:
Alan B. Densky is an NGH certified hypnotherapist. He offers a complete line of stress elimination hypnosis CDs, and advanced stress management CDs through his Neuro-VISION self hypnosis website. You can visit his self hypnosis blog, and download a free MP3.
Alan B. Densky is an NGH certified hypnotherapist. He offers a complete line of stress elimination hypnosis CDs, and advanced stress management CDs through his Neuro-VISION self hypnosis website. You can visit his self hypnosis blog, and download a free MP3.| Comments On This Article: |
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