Beverley Sinclair
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are intense overwhelming fear or discomfort that can strike suddenly and without warning. These episodes are often accompanied by a range of physical and psychological symptoms that can be both frightening and debilitating. Understanding the symptoms of panic attacks is crucial for recognizing them and seeking appropriate help another common symptom is chest pain, which can be mistaken for a heart attack. This discomfort may range from a tightness in the chest to sharp, stabbing pains, leading to further anxiety and fear about one's health. In addition to these physical sensations, many people report feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or faint during a panic attack. Panic attacks can occur unexpectedly and may happen in any situation, often leading to anticipatory anxiety about when the next attack might occur. This fear can cause individuals to avoid certain places or situations, leading to significant lifestyle changes and limitations.
Hypnotherapy and Panic Attacks
Combining hypnosis with psychotherapy can be an efficient approach to treating various anxiety disorders, including panic attacks. During therapy, we examine the root causes of unhelpful thinking patterns and identify the triggers. By successfully re-setting anxiety levels to ‘healthy’. It clears the negative and unhealthy belief systems that drive a panic state and perception while reducing feelings of anxiety, fear and intense worry and instilling calm and relaxation.
Using a variety of therapeutic techniques with the integration of hypnotherapy and psychotherapy offers a successful way to identify and understand panic fear response patterns and behavioural traits that might be causing and maintaining the client's anxious thought process. Cognitive Hypnotherapy identify negative thinking patterns and providing important management tools and skills. Through hypnotherapy, we can help manage unhelpful patterns and stressful situations more calmly.