There are hundreds of studies that have shown how the power of hypnosis can be used to create amazing changes in your life from alleviating pain to creating new behaviours. It has worked for millions of people in the past, continues to work for millions today and it will probably work for you also!Are you hypnotizable? Is there a possibility that YOU could enter into the deepest states of hypnotic trance? If you are an average person you will most likely think that you can’t be hypnotized. This is normal. The majority of people feel that if it were possible for them to be hypnotized then this, in some way, indicates that they lack any real will-power are naive or of below average intelligence. This could not be further from the truth.The best hypnotic subjects are actually very intelligent, have a great deal of concentration and have a highly developed ability to focus. You should also be aware that the hypnotic state is different for each person who enters it. It is a state that can vary from individual to individual. Some people can enter extremely deep states of trance where their awareness completely changes and their memory of the event is hidden when they awaken, while others find themselves in a state that is equal to complete relaxation. Most of us fall somewhere in the middle. Wherever you find yourself on the hypnotic trance scale one thing is for certain everyone can be hypnotized to some degree.In fact you go into trance states constantly throughout the day. Have you ever been “going through the motions”, just performing a task without any conscious effort and been thinking of something completely different? If you travel on the bus or train have you found yourself day-dreaming or remembering past events and been so engrossed in your mental image that you lost track of time or your surroundings? Have you watched a great movie and totally identified with the characters or got so lost in the plot that it was all you were focused on? If you can answer yes any of the aforemention questions, and everyone can, then you have already experienced the state of trance.Although just entering a hypnotic trance can be very therapeutic, as your body and mind relax and ease tension throughout your whole system, the real power comes from the suggestions and images that are used in this state. Such suggestions can easily, quickly and permanently alter your behaviour and your dominant thinking about any subject you choose. Through suggestion a hypnotist will, mostly, guide you into a mental rehearsal of the new behaviours. New feelings are also anchored to old memories or a visualized future event in order to retrain your mind and body to respond to certain situations differently.So are YOU hypnotizable?Well, research shows that the best hypnotic subjects are those people who can easily immerse themselves in any imagined event. This is, in and of itself, a skill that many people in the self improvement field strive very hard to acquire. Hypnotic subjects who can easily enter the deepest, conscious altering, states of trance are those than can easily become absorbed in a fantasy while blocking out their external surroundings.This basically means the better your imaginative abilities the more profoundly you will experience the hypnotic state.However, as I have already stated, everyone can be hypnotized and you are no exception! Under the correct conditions you most definitely can and will enter a state of trance. With the right stimuli you can then use this state as catalyst for change in your life. It is possible to remove unwanted behaviours, instil new ones and even program yourself with characteristics and personality traits that you desire.You can use hypnosis for making changes in just about every area of your life utilizing it to heal your body, mind, and spirit. Hypnotists are now finding that its uses are almost endless! I remember watching a television program featuring the UK hypnotist Paul McKenna, called “I Can Change Your Life”, where he hypnotized a man diagnosed with a form of hysterical blindness. The man’s doctors believed a psychological trauma had caused the man’s blindness and that his eyesight should be working perfectly. After a few sessions with Mr McKenna the man’s sight began to return and he was able to function more productively than before. However, and this is the fascinating bit, before the program had finished shooting the man was sent to an eyesight specialist who discovered that he had been wrongly diagnosed and in fact there had been substantial damage done to his visual equipment! As far as medical science was concerned this man should not be able to see anything, yet through hypnosis his sight was dramatically improved. Why? Because both the hypnotist and the subject believed that it was possible!Here’s a small example of what hypnosis can be used for. This list could fill a book but I have included these to give you some indication of how you could use it to benefit your life.  What do you think hypnosis can do for YOU?Aid In relaxationWeight LossSmoking CessationImprove SleepPain ManagementEliminate Fears & PhobiasAlleviate DepressionReduce Anxiety & StressAwaken Your CreativityCreate More SuccessImprove Your Self ConfidencePast Life RegressionImprove Your MemoryImprove Your Sports PerformanceBetter Study HabitsRelease Issues From The PastHealing Of Skin ConditionsElimination Of WartsLucid DreamingRemove AddictionsChange HabitsIt would appear that the only limitations of hypnosis are those you place on it! Try it you might just like it.

Although it is very normal to feel anxious for your day by day activities but if you always feel anxious without even any reason and if it persists then you may have an anxiety disorder. Symptoms of the disorder includes restlessness, a feeling of edge, irritability, tense, poor concentration and impatience. People around you may also notice the changes in all that you do like you may always have a jaw pain, headaches, bloating, dry mouth, fatigue, sweating excessively, muscle tension, difficulty in sleeping and others. It is very vital that you visit your physician if this happen. You have to be diagnosed and evaluated by a professional in this course so they can rule out other medical problems and so they can also learn the cause. But if you feel like you are one of those people who suffer from this kind of condition, below are some of the natural remedies for anxiety that you can opt to. 1. Passionflower – This herb is used already boy our ancestors to relieve anxiety and insomnia. There are studies conducted that will state the effectiveness of the passionflower herbs. Though this is not yet confirmed to be safe for pregnant women and children. Passionflower must not be in use with sedatives except if you are under medical management. Passionflower may improve the result of pentobarbital, a prescription used for seizure and sleep disorders. 2. Mind and Body Techniques – The mind and body exercise technique such as yoga, tai-chi, biofeedback and meditation are some of the ways that you can consider to help you deal with anxiety. 3. Valerian – This is one of the best known herbal remedy for insomnia and is also use for patients that has a mild anxiety. This herb is taken an hour before you go to bed. Valerian should not be in use with lots of medications, particularly those that dishearten the inner nervous system, like sedatives and the antihistamines. The valerians must not be taken too with alcohol, previous or subsequent to surgery, or through people with a liver disease. It must not be used earlier than driving or working machinery. 4. Aromatherapy – Plants essential oils are added to baths, infusers, and massage oils. These essential oils are used for anxiety and for nervous tension and this include lavender, jasmine, cypress, Melissa, and others. These are just some of the natural remedies that can treat anxiety. It is always important that you should consult first a physician’s advice before you take medications.

Excessive sweating of any kind can have a damaging effect on a person’s moral, confidence level and psyche. It is even more detrimental when it comes to anxiety sweating. Anxiety sweating is related to anxiety disorder or panic attacks, and because of this, the person suffering may have a whole range of related symptoms in addition to the disproportionate sweating. These supplementary symptoms can include but are not limited to fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, irritability and memory problems. It sometimes requires professional help to bring it under control.
People with this disorder usually suffer with related social phobias where they are uncomfortable being embarrassed, which can be accompanied by excessive fear. This becomes cyclic in that the person sweating is scared of being embarrassed which raises the stress level. The person sweats more profusely because they are under stress and afraid and it goes around and around. Because anxiety sweating is unlike other types of sweating, it can lead to something called cyclic anxiety sweating. The cycle must be broken with professional help at this point. Fortunately, social phobias are highly responsive to medical treatments.
When you have an anxiety disorder, sweating is a very common symptom. No one is sure what starts the sweating but there are some identifiable triggers. Anger, nervousness, and fear are some surefire starters, but no one really knows why stress triggers so much more sweating in some people than in others. Regular antiperspirants don’t work with this kind of disorder, and some people who have an extreme case will resort to more drastic methods such as surgery to help them curb or control their anxiety sweating.
If the condition is mild, a good way to cut down on the number of attacks and ultimately prevent anxiety sweating altogether is to learn to relax through holistic methods like meditation, so that the stress level is reduced naturally. The nervous tension can be minimized which will cause the anxiety symptoms to abate. Removal from the stressful situation, if possible, is an excellent remedy in many cases.
If this doesn’t work, a person might need to seek psychiatric or professional intervention. A person suffering from moderate to severe anxiety sweating can find respite by seeking cognitive therapy as a viable alternative treatment or even as part of the physical management aspect provided by the psychiatrist in the form of medication. Anxiety disorder medication has proven to be of great help in most situations.
Studies have shown that proper treatment, balancing medication with cognitive-behavioral therapy, helps a large percentage of people with panic disorder and anxiety sweating. Therapy can, and has, helped many people deal with their anxiety issues. At times, just learning how to deal with these situations when they arise helps the person avert an impending anxiety attack, reduces the symptoms and the associated sweating problems.

Acrophobia or the fear of heights is one of the most common phobias know to man. It is normal to have fears of certain things but a phobia is much worse and often irrational. Almost everyone would feel a degree of anxiety peering over the edge of a cliff on a windy day. However, someone suffering for acrophobia is so afraid of heights that they fear climbing a ladder, walking onto a balcony or crossing a bridge. I have a friend who covers her face and hides under the dashboard of a car whenever her husband drives across any kind of bridge. The symptoms of acrophobia can vary. Typically when a persons phobia is triggered the heart rate, breathing and body temperature increase. They may feel nauseous, dizzy, weak or shake. They perceive the situation to be much worse than it really is so their body goes into a fight or flight mode.In addition to the uncomfortable physical symptoms of acrophobia a persons life can be disrupted in serious ways. For example, an aspiring executive might decline a promotion if meant the office was on a higher floor.Or they might not be able to put up Christmas lights or get an errant frisbee off the roof or out of a tree. Some are even unable to stand on a chair to change a light bulb without a heightened degree of anxiety. Treatments for acrophobia are important to secure as soon as possible. Talking to professional therapist can be helpful. Sometimes talking about the fear with someone who is removed from the situation can be helpful.However, in the final analysis overcoming acrophobia involves learning to manage your thinking and reactions.Treatments for Acrophobia The first step in overcoming a fear of heights is learning to control the physical symptoms. When faced with a threatening situation, taking slow, deep breaths can help slow the heart rate and increase the oxygen flow to muscles to keep from tensing up. If possible, a few minutes of meditation may be effective in relieving some tension. Relaxing music, aromatherapy, and even some stretching or light massage can help relieve the physical symptoms of a phobia. Many acrophobic people treat their fears through avoidance. Choosing to live in a single-story house, not putting holiday lights on the roof, and hiring someone to clean the gutters are all ways that an acrophobe could avoid heights in their daily life. Though it may appear helpful because the person no longer experiences the anxiety, avoidance is not a realistic long term treatment. Unexpected situations occur that force a person to face their phobia, and knowing how to overcome it helps build confidence and reduce anxiety. Behavior therapy is another one helpful way to treat acrophobia. In this form of treatment the acrophobe is encouraged to take small steps to desensitize himself to the phobia. This might include seeing pictures taken from a height, climbing one stair at a time and then incrementally increasing the height. At each additional step he learns to control his breathing and his physical symptoms therebytraining his mind to accept the the once feared situation as safe. Progress can be swift depending on the patient.Flooding is another method of desensitization which involves “flooding” the patient with the fearful situation without any gradual desensitization. The theory is that the flight or fight reaction to the phobia is very intense but wears off after a while. Then the patient realizes that the situation is not a bad as he believed it was and repeat the process until the fear is conquered. This works only with patients who do not have health conditions that can aggravated by their reactions to their fear. This would include persons with heart or high blood pressure or any other of a variety of conditions. Medications like prescriptions for tranquilizers and anti depressants help some individuals cope with this fear by minimizing the physical symptoms to the phobia. Anyone choosing to use medications must be aware of the possible side effects such as impaired abilities and addictions. Furthermore medications do not address the underlying issues driving the fear.The most effective way to treat acrophobia begins in the mind. The physical symptoms acrophobia are very real but they are an exaggerated response to the thought process about the situation. If the thinking is changed so is the reaction.With the right direction the thinking can change in very short period of time so you can begin to enjoy life without the anxiety of acrophobia. To learn how to do that in the comfort and safety of your own home click on relief from acrophobia – the fear of heights.

Anxiety disorders are the most common of emotional disorders, annually affecting more than 20 million Americans. Anxiety which interferes with normal activities like going outside or interacting with other people. Anxiety attacks are the most extreme example of an anxiety reaction. Anxiety disorders fill people’s lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear. When anxiety reaches a level at which the symptoms cause the sufferer to experience symptoms which exceed those normally experienced during an appropriate anxiety reaction, an anxiety attack is formed. Anxiety reactions are formed in the subconscious mind by a small organ called the Amygdala. Anxiety attacks can be eliminated very simply. Because anxiety attacks and high anxiety are the result of a learning process in the subconscious mind which causes the amygdala to react inappropriately, it can be ‘un-learned’ in the same way. Anxiety attacks are strong sensations that for many people creates the feeling of dying or going crazy. Anxiety attacks, also called panic attacks, are unexpected episodes of intense terror or fear. Anxiety disorders tend to run in families. People with anxiety disorders often have a family history of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, or substance abuse.

Anxiety attacks usually come without warning, and although the fear is generally irrational, the perceived danger is very real. Symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks / anxiety attacks include racing heart, hyperventilation or breathing difficulties, as well as chest pain, nausea or dizziness, headaches, shaking and trembling, and many more. Anxiety can also exacerbate many pre-existing medical conditions, such as ulcers, hypertension, and respiratory conditions including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Furthermore, anxiety is associated with mitral valve prolapse, chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic tension headaches. Behavioural therapy – performed with a mental health professional to help gain control over unwanted behaviour. Cognitive therapy – similar to behavioural therapy but dealing with unhelpful and unproductive thoughts patterns.Anxiety medications can be habit forming and may have unwanted side effects, so be sure to research your options.

Medication – A short prescription of benzodiazepine tablets, such as diazepam, may be helpful in relieving short-term stress-related anxieties. Beta blockers are the best drug class to control physical symptoms of anxiety & panic attack and are normaly prescribed to prevent rapid heartbeat, shaking and trembling related symptoms. Buspirone is another medicine that is prescribed in the short-term to relieve anxiety. Antidepressants such as paroxetine may be prescribed for certain anxiety disorders such as generalised anxiety disorder, social phobia and OCD, and when anxiety is associated with depression. Group therapy – with one or two specialised therapists, particularly helpfully for certain conditions such as difficultly relating to others or being scrutinised by others. Psychoeducation – recognition by the patient that they have a treatable medical condition, and self-education through books and websites, and mental health professionals.

Anxiety and Anxiety Attacks Treatment Tips

1. Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) is very effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders.

2. Medication is sometimes used in the short-term to alleviate severe symptoms so that other forms of therapy can be pursued.

3. Relaxation techniques – Relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation, controlled breathing, and guided imagery may reduce anxiety.

4. Biofeedback – Using sensors that measure physiological arousal brought on by anxiety.

5. Hypnotherapy – Hypnosis for anxiety is conducted by a clinical hypnotherapist.