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Anxiety

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How does anxiety feel?

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, like a constant cascade of worry and fear that doesn't seem to subside. You might find yourself overthinking every decision or situation, fearing worst-case scenarios, or feeling tense and nervous without a clear reason.

Anxiety isn't just mental; it manifests physically, too — rapid heartbeat, sweating, and tremors are common physical symptoms. For many, these feelings are not just fleeting; they are a persistent shadow that affects daily functioning, relationships, and quality of life.

Whether it’s social anxiety, performance anxiety, or even climate anxiety, it can feel like you’re always on edge, anticipating disaster.

How does anxiety work?

Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It's rooted in the very primal fight-or-flight response that prepares your body to face or escape danger. However, with anxiety, this response is triggered excessively, often in situations that are not life-threatening.

Neurologically, anxiety involves hyperactivity in areas like the amygdala which processes emotional responses, and hypoactivity in the prefrontal cortex, which governs our ability to rationalise or control those emotions. Hypersensitive neuroceptive processing misinterprets safe situations as threats, keeping the brain and body on constant alert.

The hormone cortisol plays a significant role too, flooding the body during anxious episodes, which can lead to chronic health issues if the anxiety is not managed.

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Anxiety affects us in various ways

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Social Anxiety
Social anxiety goes beyond shyness; it's a profound fear of social interactions and being judged or negatively evaluated by others, making everyday encounters feel daunting.
"Going to any social event used to fill me with dread. I'd spend hours worrying about what I might say wrong or how others would see me. It felt like everyone was watching and judging every move I made."
Performance Anxiety
Often called "stage fright," performance anxiety triggers intense worry about failing or underperforming in public or professional settings, paralyzing one's ability to perform when it counts.
"Every time I had to present at work, my mind would go blank, and my hands would start shaking. It was like I could see every eye on me, expecting me to fail. The fear of messing up was overwhelming."
Climate Anxiety
Climate anxiety stems from persistent concern over environmental issues and the future of the planet, leading to feelings of helplessness, guilt and distress, and can lead to depression.
"I find myself constantly worrying about what kind of world we're leaving for the next generations. Watching news about climate change makes me feel powerless and I feel constant guilt in almost every action.”

Hypnotherapy for anxiety

Can hypnosis help with anxiety?

Yes, hypnosis for anxiety is very effective at helping people struggling with anxiety, especially when combined with strategic psychotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP therapy) and Gordian therapy. At NeuroDapt, I integrate these methods into my hypnotherapy for anxiety Sydney service as a base to harness neuroplasticity — your brain’s ability to form new neural connections.

My approach focuses on hypnotherapy for anxiety and stress relief, retraining the brain to respond more calmly and rationally to life's challenges.

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Hypnotherapy for anxiety can provide deep relaxation and access to the unconscious mind, allowing us to address and alleviate the deep-seated patterns that drive your anxiety.

Strategic psychotherapy equips you with practical tools to reshape your thoughts and reduce irrational fears, helping you regain control and enjoy a more peaceful, focused life.

Don’t let anxiety control your life.

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