"Since the process of relaxing is part of hypnosis, immediate relief is experienced. It is much easier to face and address fears when relaxed and comfortable
Emotions are a part of the unconscious so hypnotherapy is an ideal tool for addressing and eradicating fears and phobias
Hypnotherapy can reach the core or cause of the fear and release it, giving back control of one"s life
Once a fear has been overcome, it is unlikely to be felt again. The fear can be put in the past where it belongs. phobia is an intense and unrealistic fear brought on by an event, object or situation which can interfere with the ability to socialize, work or go about everyday life. Approximately one person in five (18 percent) of all Americans experience phobias that interfere with their daily lives.
The DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) divides phobias into three categories:
Simple phobias: evoked by a specific event, subject or situation, like an animal, insect, vomiting, thunder, darkness
Social phobias: evoked by social contexts, including parties, gatherings, and even performances and public speaking
Agoraphobia: evoked by a fear of being alone in a public place where escape may be difficult or impossible. It can include fear of having a panic attack, where escape would be difficult or embarrassing."
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