Stress is a normal part of life. If we find ourselves in a situation which we perceive as threatening, our bodies respond with a series of physical changes which are instinctive reactions to danger. These changes in the body are known collectively as the 'Flight or Fright' syndrome.

If you have ever previously experienced repeated episodes of stress you may now find that your stress levels are distorted and that you react in the same way to small issues/problem than you would to larger more severe ones. Your subconscious mind is remembering your previous responses and it is becoming habitual.

Symptoms

Behaviours: Accident prone, drug taking, crying, eating too much, eating too little, excessive drinking, excessive smoking, incoherent speech, nervous laughter, trembling, acting out of character.

Feelings: Anxious, aggressive, apathetic, bored, tired, depressed, frustrated, guilty, irritable, lacking in confidence, lonely, paranoid, tense, nervous, worried.

Thoughts: Difficulty in making decisions, difficulty in solving problems, forgetfulness, hypersensitivity to criticism, difficulty in concentration.

Health: Aches & joint pain, asthma, chest & back pain, colds, diarrhoea, eczema, faintness and dizziness, headaches, migraine, nightmares, insomnia, psychosis, skin disorders, mouth & stomach ulcers, loss of libido.

Treatment

Through the use of Hypnotherapy we can look to calm your responses to stress and resolve distorted stress levels. However hypnotherapy will not prevent you from ever experiencing stress again; on the contrary clients should understand that a certain level of stress is important, the 'flight or fright' syndrome is one instilled in all of us and is there for our own protection.

Hypnotherapy is proving to be enormously successful; it is a very powerful tool which can be used to help make necessary behaviour and emotional changes in order for you to achieve your goals. It is extremely successful in dealing with stress and stress related issues by providing you with coping strategies and techniques. In doing so it boosts confidence, self esteem and provides a greater sense of well being.