A man suffering with anxiety

Is Anxiety effecting You?

What causes anxiety and stress in your life?
Is it constantly grinding away?
Are you anxious about being anxious?
Perhaps it is time to get some help.

What is anxiety?

It is a primal fight-or-flight response to danger and although dangerous animals are less common there are many other stresses present today.

An adrenaline surge pumps oxygen around the body causing many of the symptoms listed below.

Some physical signs

  • Racing heart
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest tightening
  • Dry mouth
  • Butterflies
  • Nausea
  • Urge to pass urine / empty bowels
  • Sweating
  • Panic attacks
  • Insomnia
Consulting with a medical doctor is strongly recommended. 

Some psychological signs

  • Inner tension
  • Agitation
  • Fear of losing control
  • Irrational dread of a catastrophic event
  • Irritability
  • Feeling of detachment
  • Fears and phobias

Some less obvious signs

  • Memory issues
  • Weakened immune system
  • Weaker bones
  • Increased blood pressure

Typical causes

  • Moving home
  • Traveling
  • Health appointments
  • Dealing with officialdom
  • Meeting new people
  • Speeches and presentations

Reducing anxiety

Consulting with a medical doctor is always recommended when physical symptoms are present.

For many, hypnotherapy is a good way to reduce and eliminate unwanted feelings.  The benefits start immediately with a feeling of calmness, clarity of thought and the ability to relax deeply.