Anxiety – Hypnotherapy Manchester

Anxiety is one of the primary issues my clients suffer from. These issues are an ever increasing problem in today’s busy world. Anxiety is actually a natural state and it can be a useful tool during short periods of stress; it is there to make us alert and aware of our surroundings.

Thousands of years ago, when we lived in caves and hunted and gathered, anxiety kept us alive when there were dangerous predators all around. It meant that we kept our wits about us and stayed alive.

As a species we’ve adapted anxiety to modern-day life. Although we’re unlikely to encounter dangerous Sabretooth Tiger’s these days, our brain still reacts to stress in exactly the same way as it did thousands of years ago.

Common causes of anxiety

Anxiety can be caused by a multitude of different events; illness, injury, marital/relationship issues, redundancy, financial problems. The list is endless.

Very often, anxiety is exacerbated by our own thoughts. Negative thoughts can create negative feelings. The part of your brain you use when you imagine these negative events of the future cannot tell the difference between imagination and reality.

If anxiety is allowed to build up over a period of time, it can manifest itself in a multitude of different ways. A once confident, healthy and relaxed person can find themselves unable to leave the house, developing unhealthy eating habits, drinking too much, or suffering from panic attacks in public. Other times, it can be a feeling of impending doom or a constant feeling of unease.

Help is only a step away

The good news is, with new thought patterns, come new feelings. Positive feelings. During our sessions, we will begin to have you focusing on the brighter aspects of your current life and the future you want to create for yourself.