30 Second Hypnosis Will really help you calm your nervous system

30 SECOND HYPNOSIS

Do you want a praticle way to calm your nervous system.

Take a slow deep breath in through your nose , hold , and as you breathe out through your mouth really slowly , let all your muscles relax , from the top of your head down to your toes . Close your eyes and Relax completly . Any thoughts float in gently let them just float away . Take another deep slow breath .  Say the word Relax to yourself . Give yourself permission to think of nothing and just , Relax .

If you notice any tension in your body . Let it go like unbuckling a belt. Sometime we shrug our shoulders without even noticing were doing it. Remember every time your take a Deep breath your sending a signal to your nervous system to Relax .

Practice this 1-2 times per day over eight weeks and you will notice a change . It takes roughly 8 weeks to create a habit , new neural pathways. Practice deep breathing in the morning . Take deep breaths when your stressed . Creating a more calm response to lifes stresses . 

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TREATING BIPOLAR DEPRESSION WITH HYPNOSIS

 HYPNOSIS SUCCESSFUL IN TREATING BIPOLAR DEPRESSION

I always believed hypnosis was contraindicated for bipolar. My colleagues were taught this.But in the last few years have met more and more hypnotherapist who successfully treated bi-polar clients.This amazed me when I first heard it. 

A client rang me over a year ago looking for treatment for the symptoms of Bipolar Depression.He had tried everything.He had spent over 2ooo Euros over the years on top counsellors and psychiatrists.He couldn’t work, had no leibdo and was desperate to try something new. Was on a cocktail of Meds.  Even though his quality of life was severely diminished, he didn’t suffer from any psychosis.Even when I talked about the risks of hypnosis triggering an psychotic episode, it didn’t  deter him.We had very good rapport on the phone and chatted for nearly half hour. 

But I still didn’t feel confident enough to treat him.So I referred him to my supervisor. 

She treated him successfully over a number of sessions.He was helped by hypnotherapy, He was back in work part time and was off half the meds.This I thought was a great result.My supervisor advised me that I would have been well capable to treat him myself.  

So early this year I got an email from a client would suffers  from bipolar.He was off work and had been hospitalized twice because of his condition. So he wanted hypnosis to help him get through this without going back to hospital.He had tried a 6 week course of CBT but found it didn't really help him.Was also taking  lithium, an antidepressant  and two types of sleeping tablets. 

He called his wife  "The Watcher"meaning she was on the lookout for any mania.He had a supportive family by all aacounts.Even though he was financially stable.His business was going through restructuring.And dealing with the banks was causing him great worry. 

I worked with his issues like any other client would had depression and worry management problems. 

He responded really well to hypnosis and was a great hypnotic subject.His depression was stubborn and hard to treat at times.But every week got a little better.After 4th week he really seemed to turn a corner.His wife, family and doctor were all very pleased with his improvement.He is back in work running his business part time, his worrying has greatly reduced and is off half the sleeping tabs. 

Off course Bipolar is on a spectrum.And he wasn't the worst case.But had been bad enough to be hospitalized in the past.I know see him every second week.Pretty soon his therapy will end.It was great to see someone coming so far in 5 weeks.At the last session he remember before starting hypnotherapy, standing in his back garden shaking from stress.Now he felt so much better and was getting his life back.And no hospital visit. 

Hypnotherapy worked where CBT didn't, even with bipolar depression.I wonder how many hypnotherapists treat bipolar these days.Thats the point of my article.Is it common, is it rare?   

This makes me feel more confident in treating this issue in the future.Of course great care has to be taken.If you feel the client is prone to Psychosis, still maybe contraindicated.Or treat in close conjunction with clients psychiatrist/Gp.I think with propper care and supervision Hypnosis can help some people suffering from Bipolar.Especially with clients how have tried everything else.Once the risks to client and therapist have been taken into consideration.

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Why CBT works better with Relaxation or minfulness techniques.

CBT cognitive therapy has become a very popular treatment for anxiety/depression.But doesn't always work on its own.
I get many clients into my clinic who have tried CBT but didn't work for them.Of course it does work for alot of people,CBT deals with thinking of course.My clients say"I understand about changing my thought,but just can't".Why's  this.Because anxiety/depression are feeling,emotions,not cognitive.Its so hard sometimes to change negative thoughts.So by using relaxation techniques you can reach a stage where you can find it easier to accept positive thoughts.
When a client comes into me.They feel anxious,say they just can't relax.I use alot of deep realxation techniques with them.Often a client can go really deep into trance,which is 80% deep relaxation.
I get them to relive a happy/calm memory.But also to release the calm feeling of the memory.As they do this the emotionaly relive the memory.Their body releases endorphins,oxytocin,seratonin.This is called revivification.So as they start to FEEL better they can then take in the CBT ideas.CBT on its own I find a bit dry.But with relaxation/hypnosis/minfulness can really work well.So I combine the both in my practice.
Minfulness is a close relation to hypnosis.As CBT is a close relation to sugesstion therapy[hypnosis technique].With minfulness you also combine calming the body with CBT.
I recenlty did an accredited online course with Monash university ,CBT with mindfulness.This is thought by two psychologist from Monash universiy in Australia.Its a free online course and I would recomend it.
Its on the Future learn website.
The one thing I will say about Mindful meditation.Im not a fan of consentrating on the breathing for too long. Peolpe with anxiety disorder often have issue with shallow breathing.So they should use the body as an anchor.But in general I'm not a fan of using the breath as an  anchor.Concentrate on slowing the breathing for a few moments only.Taking deep breaths of course is good.Bretah in through the nose for 5secs approx hold for 2 secs and breath out through the mouth for  7 secs approx.Big deep breaths.
I had a client yesterday who came to me with general anxiety.They had tried counselling.But didn't work for them.After 20 mins of hypnosis they accessed 8 out of 10 relaxation levels.Then I got them to look at their negative thoughts to see what thoughts would work better.She was able to disconnect from her worries.
Disconnecting from your worries is thought with minfulness.She responded so well.She was so happy.So great for me to watch.Of course hypnosis is not magic.Every one responds at a different rate.Different therapies work for different people.Deep breathing,muscle relaxation,calming your mind,visualisation.This all helps to calm the amygdala.But in this information age many therapists are combining techniques.Counsellers using hypnosis,hypnotherapist usins CBT and Minfulness ect.
I really feel passionate about this.Hope this has helped in some way.If anyone has any questions just please ask.Hypnotherapy has helped me greatly and continues to help me in my own life.Its so great that today in Ireland we are finally opening up about our mental health.
All the very best on your journey
Ger www.hypnosis-dublin.com 
Heres a link for some Hypnosis relaxation/endorphin feelings.For calming anxiety.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTFyp8-ujUw

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Why hypnosis is so successful at treating Anxiety

I really do beleieve that hypnosis is such a powerful tool for treating anxiety.Having successfully treated many clients who suffer from anxiety/panic/stress.It still gives me great satisfaction watching a client leraning to control/reduce/elimante their anxiety.
Then how is hypnosis so good for this.As someone once said to me.It really gets at the anxiety.Of  course finding out the root cause of anxiety is so important.Identifying negative self talk.Healing and reprocessing old trauma memories.Most decient psychotherapy will help you achieve this.
But the first I do with a client is help them relax.Before we do any analysis.Talking deep breaths,progrssive relaxation techniques.Positive healing visualisations.Beecause clients FEEL axnious.Don't under estimate how uselful relaxation is.

It really is systematic desensitisation of your amygdala.
Hypnosis can really help you achieve deep states of relaxation.For some who has been suffereing from crippling anxiety,its so powerful.I use a technique called revivication.This is wher you emotionaly relieve a memory.First Talk the client down into trance.Then the get the client to relive a happy/relaxed memory,maybe a time when they felt so safe.But its the feelings that are most important.Releasing feelings of calmness.
Clients often say that their not sure if they can do this.Its always me me smile a little.Because once you go down into trance.Its often quit easy to release these endorphine memories.Because this ability is already within us.We often do this in our waking life.When we meet friends,or atch a favourite Tv programe from our childhood.It triggers a memory,a feeling.
Often I find people who are most anxious go the deepest.I think they are just waiting for someone to show them how to let go of their weight.
Of course everyone responds at a different rate..Hypnosis is not magic.Hypnotherapy helps you to help yourself.Its not mind controll.
I had a client last week who went so deep so quickly.It still impresses me.He had been suffering from anxiety for over 2 yrs.After 20 mins he said he hadn't relaxed like that in over 2yrs.It was the first break he had from his anxiety.Also said he was slightly sceptical about hypnosis at first.He just tried it as a last resort.
He had tried CBT .But it didn't do much for him.
Many of my clients have tried cognitive behavoural psychology.But they found it a bit dry.Don't get me wrong I use some of the CBT techniques myself.But on its own sometimes not enought for anxiety.
Hypnosis realyy hepls to get at the axiety.Helping the client to work directly on calming their nervous system.
As the client starts to feel less anxious and more relaxed.Then its easier to work on deepers subconscious programes.
I hope this blog helps someone to find relief from their anxiety.Or maybe oint them in the right direction.
Majority of my clients don't go past four/five sessions.Hypnosis can treat anxiety so quickly.
Of course as I say everyone is different.Hypnosis is very powerful.But its not magic.Its nothing like what you see on a stage show .Rather the hypnotherapist helps you to help yourself .Facilitates change.
All the best and good luck on you journey.
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Ger Griffin

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