Cognitive Hypnotherapy for Panic Attacks  

in Milton Keynes

A type of anxiety disorder is panic attacks

A type of anxiety disorder is panic attacks which are characterised by terror, which strikes suddenly without warning. Panic attacks usually occur due to a particular fear, whereas as in panic disorder they may occur “out of the blue”. Hypnotherapy may help to alleviate panic attacks or disorder by direct suggestion and by cognitive behavioural therapy. It can be used to: •    Desensitise the sufferer from certain stressors •    Help take back control by recognising and regulating previously inappropriate responses •    Teach new ways to relax •    Break habitual behaviours •    Remove anxiety triggers •    Dissociate the sufferer from the anxiety causing problems

Panic attacks are a common symptom of panic disorder

Cognitive Hypnotherapy for Panic Attacks in Milton Keynes[/caption]   Panic attacks are a common symptom of panic disorder, but not everyone who has a panic attack will develop panic disorder.  Although these episodes may appear random, research indicates that they are bought on by our own ‘fight or flight’ response, which triggers hormones (particularly adrenaline) to flood our body in preparation to defend itself from a perceived threat. The effects of panic attacks continue long after an attack – fearing when the next attack will occur causes persistent worrying and intense anxiety between attacks. Panic attacks can seriously impact the way a person lives their life by limiting what they do or where they go; as they attempt to avoid situations that trigger the panic attack. Experiencing a panic attack is intensely frightening, upsetting and uncomfortable. Research suggests at least 1 in 10 people experience occasional panic attacks.   Symptoms: Symptoms of a panic attack can be so severe that those suffering often believe they are having a heart attack or suffering from another life threatening illness. Common symptoms include: •    Chest pains •    Nausea •    Breathlessness •    Pounding heartbeat •    A fear of dying •    Sweating •    Dizziness •    Trembling or shaking •    Choking sensations •    Numbness •    Headache •    Exhaustion •    Terror

If you would like further information about how panic attacks may be helped by cognitive hypnotherapy then call 01908 265410 for more information or to book an appointment*.

*results may vary from person to person