FEARS vs PHOBIA – HYPNOTHERAPY
What is a Fear or Phobia? A fear is a milder emotion compared to a phobia. You can always have a fear of something, which can mean you’ll do something that is fearful but doesn’t really stop you. Such as going on a rollercoaster can be fearful, but you do it anyway because you are coaxed to go on it, or you want to feel the excitement of the ride.
PHOBIA – A MORE INTENSE EMOTION
The phobia is a much more intense emotion that can inhibit you, it takes a stranglehold on you as your world begins to get smaller. Phobias can be dangerous because you will overreact to a situation that you wouldn’t normally do. An example would be if a wasp flies into the car whilst you are driving, your phobia kicks in and you could swerve into oncoming traffic. So with this one example, you can see how bad a phobia can affect you.
Phobias can be debilitating and make you the sufferer, fixated and irrational. All your life you can take avoidance methods to help you to never face what caused the fear or phobia in the first place. However, through my experience, you will have to face this at some point in your life. Because once you conquer your phobia, you can start to get on with your life once more.
It is reassuring to know that no one is born with a fear or phobia. These are learnt behaviours, either from a parent or guardian as you saw them overreact to a situation. In a way, you downloaded this action and your mind thought this is the way to act when I encounter this similar situation. Just as a mother will scream if she sees a spider, you the three-year-old child witness this and so have the fear of spiders. Because it happened when you were very young, you may not realise where it came from.
THE GOOD NEWS
The good news is that with therapy you can get over your fear and/or phobia. Just as you created this problem, you too have the ability to let it go. So whether this is a phobia of Spiders, Dentists, Driving, Needles, Dogs, Lifts or even certain types of food, as well as inanimate objects such a Buttons, Paper, and certain Materials you don’t like to touch, you don’t have to be a victim of your past if you desire to move forward by seeking help to rid you of your fear or phobia.
HOW NEXUS HYPNOTHERAPY CAN HELP WITH CHILDREN’S ISSUES
YOUR BENEFITS OF THERAPY
You can benefit in many ways because we help you to stop fixating on the problem, so help you to relax in the situation, where in the past it would have been a big problem for you and potentially dangerous. I help you to feel different inside. This helps you to relax your facial muscles and once the problem has gone, your face is relaxed and so you can look younger. Which can be a great side effect! Also, your close family members can benefit as they get to enjoy you more, knowing that your inhibitions have gone.
YOUR THERAPY SESSION
After your phone consultation and with your agreement that you wish to receive therapy, some history of your phobia will be taken for me to know where this came from (which is usually under the age of 13 years), and on how you want to feel in your future. Ideally to feel better in your surroundings where once you felt terrified, but now you are free once more. Also, you’ll be shown techniques to help you cope and to feel normal once more.
At Nexus Hypnotherapy we endeavour to offer you the best service possible in helping you recover
A small selection of the issues we can help with
What do our clients say?
“HELPED OVERCOME MY FEAR”
The Nexus Team (of Nexus Hypnotherapy) helped me overcome my fear. I am now able to climb ladders and clean my bedroom windows. Thank you The Nexus Team for changing my life!
“FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING”
I was terrified of having to speak in meetings at work in my job, but after seeing The Nexus Team I (now have) the skills (and)… was able to speak.
I came top on a group meeting… Many thanks The Nexus Team
“LOST 3 STONE”
After I first saw The Nexus Team, he took a total different approach to diets: I work long hours away from home, so I don’t go to the gym or exercise. But I am now happy to report I have now lost 3 stone and I have never felt so good. Cheers The Nexus Team
“NO LONGER CRAVE CIGARETTES”
I have been considering quitting smoking for.. years and attempted to use patches but always failed. I felt hypnotherapy would be the same, but I am glad to say I was wrong. Yes, the temptation has been there but it now seems wrong to smoke a cigarette… not only do I feel better but the thought and smell of cigarettes now is something I no longer crave.
“TRANSFORMED” ALCOHOLIC TENDENCIES
I was drinking a bottle of whiskey a day, but with The Nexus Team’s intervention, guidance and help, I feel much better… I can drink sensibly now. Thank you so much for giving me back my life.
10 YEAR OLD SON – “TERRIFIED OF THUNDER”
After only two sessions my son is now able to go out and enjoy himself. He is no longer worried or anxious and he is growing in confidence. He has even been out when it was bad thunder and lightening.
