Too Scary
Many people with a phobia of any kind are reluctant to seek help, as they have only heard of therapies which force the sufferer to confront their fears. This is something they (understandably) don’t want to contemplate. But there is an easy alternative.
More recently, the traditional desensitisation processes have been updated to include using drugs or technology. But even confronting their worst fear in virtual reality is still too much for many.
Gentle Nudge
Hypnosis can be used in a similar way; to heighten the imagination, so that visualising the subject of your phobia is as ‘real’ as using a virtual reality headset.
Repeated exposure like this can help you to become
- more used to the subject;
- more familiar with dealing with the feelings of fear;
- less sensitive to situations.
Such a use of hypnosis can help people
- overcome their nervousness of certain situations;
- cope with a dislike of particular creatures;
- feel more confident in dealing with unpleasant tasks;
- managing their reactions to specific places.
Easier Results
However, if that nervousness is more akin to anxiety, or the dislike increases to an actual fear or even phobia, then such ‘positive nudges’ are likely to require a great deal of time and effort to achieve any worthwhile effect.
Easier, quicker, more effective help can be gained with specialised help from a qualified hypnotherapist.
Treatment Without the Fear
Modern hypnosis techniques now exist which do not involve such discomfort, time or hard work. Curative Hypnotherapy, for example is a comfortable and enjoyable process from start to finish.
While you enjoy the sensation of complete relaxation, the therapist works directly with your subconscious. Identifying and correcting the need for the phobia or anxiety means you need never imagine the subject or experience any emotion or discomfort.
To be able to live the life you want, without having to make sacrifices or accommodations for fears or phobias, don’t let the thought of old-school therapies put you off seeking help.
There is another way to a fuller, freer life.
With over 40 years of experience, Helen Lesser has helped numerous people with a wide variety of phobias. Whether it is a fear of injections, being trapped or needing the toilet; or a fear of death, a particular animal or certain situation or location – contact Helen and see if you can be free too.
