I am continuing to suspend in-person hypnotherapy sessions with me in my office. However, phone, and Zoom consultations ARE and WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE!
(This blog was originally posted on April 2, 2014)
According
to Hypnosis Motivation Institute founder John Kappas, PhD, every
person is born with two specific fear reactions: fear of loud noises and fear
of falling. Every other fear is a learned behavior. Although they have
different origins, both fears and phobias can be very inconvenient and even
debilitating until you can overcome and work through the anxiety that is
associated with the specific stimuli (e.g., fear of dogs, water, spiders,
flying, riding in elevators, etc.). Following is a brief description of each of
these phenomena:
·
Fears, which are generally formed earlier
in life, are triggered by a specific event or exposure to the stimulus. Although
a fear can develop during adulthood, it usually starts during childhood because
children are typically more suggestible or impressionable. A fear is a rational
response—the result of a traumatic experience—that is manifested by a very
severe emotional reaction, such as changes in breathing or heart-rate. For
example, perhaps you were bitten by a relative’s Chihuahua when you were a
toddler and have carried a generalized fear of dogs ever since.
·
Phobias can develop at any age, although
they typically have a later onset than fears. Also, the person is aware that
the phobic reaction is unnatural and even illogical, and the cause of the
phobia cannot be traced to a particular event or trigger. Phobias, especially
agoraphobia (fear of open spaces) are often associated with a sudden drop in
blood-sugar level. When this happens, the body automatically “defends” itself by substituting adrenaline for glucose
(sugar). The bloodstream carries and delivers this hormone to the organs,
muscles and glands to activate the fight/flight or survival response. When
blood-sugar levels are low, it is common to experience various physical
symptoms such as nervousness, anxiety, dizziness, or nausea. In extreme cases,
you may have a panic attack or even faint. Meanwhile, your subconscious mind
automatically attaches significance to whatever you are doing or even your
location when this discomfort sets in, and the phobia is born.
Hypnotherapy
is a great modality with which to “unlearn” and change or replace these
unwanted fear and phobia behaviors. When you are in hypnosis, I will guide you through
a visualization exercise in which he or she “experiences” every phase of the
fear/phobia response while systematically desensitizing him or her to
the negative (trigger) stimulus. I also use imagery to replace the
anxiety response (association) with the relaxation, calm and comfort the client
is currently enjoying. Finally, I teach the individual how to create an
emotional anchor that can be activated whenever he or she feels stressed
or anxious. For more information about the relationship between nutrition and
the development of phobias, please read my Nutrition
and Development of Phobias blog.
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Sara R. Fogan, C.Ht. is a
certified hypnotherapist based in Southern California. She graduated with
honors from the Hypnosis Motivation
Institute in 2005. Sara has been voted the Best
Hypnotherapist in Santa Clarita, California, four years in a row (2019-2022).
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