According to John Kappas, Ph.D.,
a fear of loss of control is related to a fear of death. This fear usually
starts very early in life and is often associated with a phobia, such as a fear
of needles, the Hypnosis Motivation Institute
founder explained. The subconscious mind connects the association: “Needles
could cause death [via] penetration of the skin,” he said.
When you’re trying to determine if a phobic reaction is associated with
this fear, ascertain whether the client has ever awoken in the middle of the
night and was unable to move or speak, the hypnotherapist advised. To treat the
phobia of needles, the hypnotherapist must provide suggestions for total
physical relaxation in addition to systematically desensitizing the client to
stimuli and ideas that are associated with death and dying.
Also, be sure to explain the physiological process that occurs when the
person wakes up and is initially unable to speak or move, Dr. Kappas said. “This
physical reaction is related to suggestibility [about] a fear of death and
dying.”
Sara R. Fogan, C.Ht. is a certified hypnotherapist
based in Southern California. She graduated with honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in 2005. For more information about Calminsense Hypnotherapy® and to set
up an appointment, please visit http://www.calminsensehypnotherapy.com/.
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