Stress, Anxiety, & Depression, and How to Heal with Hypnotherapy!

Paul McKenna Rebecca Jones Hypnosis Hypnotherapy

Do you suffer from stress, anxiety, or depression?

Clinical Hypnotherapy can help.

What is stress, and how may it lead to depression, other mental health problems such as anxiety and panic attacks, and physical health problems too, and how can hypnotherapy help?

First, here's a bit of background information on your body & mind...

The Nervous System

When you're stressed the parasympathetic nervous system (part of the autonomic, non-voluntary, nervous systems) is switched off or dulled down together in favour of the sympathetic, fight-or-flight, nervous system, which slows down or halts the action of the reproductive and digestive systems. This happens because, when we perceive a threat, the body needs to focus on responding to the perceived threat with a fight-or-flight response – whether it's a long or short term stress.

Short term adrenaline is released as an appropriate response by the body. The problem is that a lot of us hold on to that perceived threat for a lot longer and continue on to a chronically stressed state. This weakens the immune system and, ultimately, can lead to mental & physical illness.

In short, we get used to a certain level of stress and the adrenaline 'hit' it gives us and find it very difficult to slow down – perhaps by introducing exercise, therapy, and relaxing things like reading and meditation into our lives.

The key to effective stress management is to look at the situation long term and deal with both the physical and mental aspects via a multidisciplinary approach. Hypnotherapy can help by rebalancing the fight-or-flight sympathetic nervous system and vegetative state parasympathetic nervous system mentioned above. Clinical Hypnotherapy can work with both body and mind. This leads to a better state of mind and a healthier body. In just one session you can 'reboot' the body and mind to a calmer, more contented, happier state.

More advice and information can then be given for you to maintain this more peaceful equilibrium, continuing this balance at home, in work, in your relationships, and in all areas of your life.

Get in touch to find out more;

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So, what is stress?

Read on & find out more...

What is stress?

Stress is the feeling of being under too much pressure. This may be mental or emotional pressure. Pressure turns into stress when a person feels unable to cope with what is in their life, either in one area or multiple areas of their life. All of us have different ways of reacting to and coping with stress, so a situation that feels stressful to one person may be motivating to someone else.

All areas of our lives can cause stress, particularly work, relationships and money problems. Stress can affect how you feel, think, behave and how your body works. Common signs of stress include sleeping problems, sweating, loss of appetite and difficulty concentrating.

You may feel anxious, irritable or low in terms of self-esteem, and you may have racing thoughts, worry constantly or go over things in your head. You may notice that you lose your temper more easily, drink more, or act unreasonably.

You may also experience headaches, muscle tension or pain in parts of your body, or dizziness. Stress causes a surge of hormones in your body which are released to enable you to deal with pressures or threats – the so-called "fight or flight" response.

If you're constantly under stress, instead of these hormones leaving your body in due course, they will remain in your body, leading to the symptoms of stress.

What are the symptoms of stress?

Emotional symptoms of stress may include some of the following:

Becoming easily agitated, frustrated, and moody
Feeling overwhelmed, like you are losing control or need to take control
Having difficulty relaxing and quieting your mind
Feeling bad about yourself (low self-esteem), lonely, worthless, and depressed
Avoiding others
Constant worrying
Racing thoughts
Forgetfulness and disorganisation
Inability to focus
Poor judgment
Being pessimistic or seeing only the negative side.

Physical symptoms of stress may include some of the following:

Low energy
Headaches
Upset stomach, including diarrhoea, constipation, and nausea
Aches, pains, and tense muscles
Chest pain and rapid heartbeat
Insomnia
Frequent colds and infections
Loss of sexual desire and/or ability
Nervousness and shaking, ringing in the ear, cold or sweaty hands and feet
Dry mouth and difficulty swallowing
Clenched jaw and grinding teeth
Changes in appetite - either not eating or eating too much
Procrastinating and avoiding responsibilities
Increased use of alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes
Exhibiting more nervous behaviours, such as nail biting, fidgeting, and pacing.

Prolonged stress can lead to general unhappiness, and ultimately depression, as well as some of the following:

Anxiety and agitation
Panic attacks
Moodiness, irritability, or anger
Feeling overwhelmed
Feeling lost
Loneliness and isolation.

A little stress every now and then is not something to be concerned about.

However, ongoing, chronic stress can cause or exacerbate many serious health problems, including:

Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders
Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attacks, and stroke
Obesity and other eating disorders
Menstrual problems
Sexual dysfunction, such as impotence and premature ejaculation in men and loss of sexual desire in both men and women
Skin and hair problems, such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema, and permanent hair loss
Gastrointestinal problems, such as GERD, gastritis, ulcerative colitis, and irritable colon.

Stress is not an illness in itself, but it can cause serious illness if it isn't managed well. It is important to recognise the symptoms of stress early on. This will help you figure out ways of coping and managing stress. Very often, people adopt unhealthy coping methods, such as drinking, drug taking, gambling or smoking.

What is depression?

Depression (major depressive disorder) is an extremely common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.

Fortunately, it is also very treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed.

Depression has many possible causes, such as genetics, brain chemicals, and your life situation. However, chronic stressful life situations can increase the risk of developing depression if you aren't coping well with the stress. There's also increasing evidence of links among poor coping, stress and physical illness.

There are a number of ways that chronic stress can lead to depression and serious illness. These include increased levels of cortisol, often referred to as the stress hormone. Elevated cortisol levels interfere with learning and memory, lower immune function and bone density, and increased blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease.

Keeping well

There is little you can do to prevent stress, but there are many things you can do to manage stress more effectively, such as learning how to relax, taking regular exercise, and adopting good time-management techniques. Other ways include:

Keeping a positive attitude
Accepting that there are events that you cannot control
Being assertive instead of aggressive
Learning and practising relaxation techniques; trying meditation, yoga, or tai-chi for stress management
Exercising regularly
Eating healthy, well-balanced meals
Speaking to a friend
Seeing a therapist
Speaking to your doctor.

Studies have found that seeing a qualified clinical hypnotherapist, seeking help early on, adopting stress management and coping techniques, and also learning how to relax and unwind, can also help to reduce stress, improve mood, and physical and mental health, as well as overall well-being.

Clinical Hypnotherapy

Clinical hypnotherapy has proven to be an extremely effective, successful and evermore widely used therapy in the treatment of stress, anxiety and depression.

Research has shown that clinical hypnotherapy (either privately or on the NHS) is now the most effective treatment for helping people suffering with the symptoms of stress, anxiety, panic and depression. It is now widely used in hospitals, surgeries, clinics, and private practice.

About Rebecca Jones

Rebecca Jones (M.A.DipPCH) is a clinical hypnotherapist with a thriving practice in Harley St. London and a clinic on Deansgate in Manchester. Rebecca also travels extensively to clients around the world including Paris, New York, and further afield. She also provides an online hypnotherapy service and her new book will be published later this year.… Read more...

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ABOUT REBECCA:

Rebecca Jones (M.A.DipPCH) (GHR, GHSC, GQHP) is a Clinical Hypnotherapist with a thriving practice in Harley St. London, and a therapy clinic on Deansgate in Manchester.

She trained, and now works with Paul McKenna & Dr. Richard Bandler. As part of their trusted staff team she now helps to run trainings, seminars, & corporate events in London, and the States.

Rebecca also travels extensively to her private clients around the world, including Paris, New York, UAE, and further afield.

Rebecca is a dedicated and experienced clinical hypnotherapist who cares deeply for her clients, and will always ensure success.

She also provides an online hypnotherapy service, & her new book and App will be published later this year.

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