Last week someone asked me if hypnotherapy was effective and whether or not it could be combined with other types of therapy. It's a good question. But I couldn't answer it since I've never had a particular interest in hypnosis. I guess it's because I've always associated hypnosis with stage acts. But man, was I wrong. In 1955 the British Medical Association issued a report stating that hypnosis was a valuable medical tool. In 1958 the American Medical Association recognized hypnosis as a viable scientific modality. In 1962 the
How to Manage Everyday Anxiety
It makes sense why people focus their attention on things like panic attacks and crises of the week (COWS). But what about everyday anxiety? To me this anxiety is far worse. A panic attack comes and goes in a flash, but daily anxiety grinds on you over a long period of time. This, of course, can impact your self-esteem, level of resilience and quality of life, which gets old quick. So on today's episode of The Anxiety Guru Show I discuss everyday anxiety and what you can do to manage it better. I also interviewed one of my
From Bad to Worse: My Struggle With Hypochondria
This week's article is brought to you by Anxiety Guru reader Ashley. She was kind enough to share her story with us and provide a detailed glimpse into the world of health phobia and how she's learning to cope. - Paul Dooley I am a Christian. I have three beautiful children, a wonderful handsome husband, and a loving supportive extended family. I am a blessed girl. I have always considered myself a worrier. But, it was more of a funny thing. Something that made me quirky. To cut right to the beginning of recent events, I’ll just
Surprise! When Anxious Being Alone Is a Horrible Idea. Here’s What To Do Instead
In my 20's I would often become gripped with fear because of frequent panic attacks, but instead of trying to reach out to people, I'd sprint to my bed and lay there for hours waiting for my anxiety to go away. But this was a horrible idea given that a lack of social contact, especially in times of high stress, erodes your physical and mental health in a way that makes anxiety stronger. In fact, you're more likely to reinforce negative thought processes or even develop brand new fears when you spend too much time alone. Every time I
3 Eye-Opening Insights About Meditation and Mindfulness
When you think of meditation you probably picture something like these guys. Everyone wearing white, barefooted, and doing a real special kind of zoning out. Well, that's one picture anyway. But the reality of meditation is a lot more useful and varied than you might imagine. In this week's episode of The Anxiety Guru Show I explore meditation in a brand new way. Usually I do a little research and combine it with my own experience to deliver something of value. But this week I went above and beyond. I reached out to two
Conquering Anxiety: My Story
Today's post was written by former anxiety sufferer Elisa. I am grateful to Elisa for sharing her inspirational story with us here at AG. Don't forget to visit Elisa at Averageyogini.com and share your comments with her below. - Paul Dooley My Own Brand of Anxiety My name is Elisa, and I’m an anxiety sufferer. I say “I am” rather than “I was” because the way I see it, anxiety is a little like alcoholism. Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic, even if you’re not currently drinking. I AM an anxiety sufferer, even though I haven’t
AG Suicide Survival Guide
Have you ever thought about killing yourself? It's a terrifying thought. I know because it happened to me in the summer of 2007. I never developed a plan or any intention of doing it, but for about a week I thought "What if?" What if I move beyond thoughts and develop a desire to die? What if I can't stop myself from thinking like this? At the time I had no idea where the thoughts came from which caused confusion and filled me with dread. Even saying the word suicide made be anxious. As if just thinking about it meant that I
Confidence and Self-Esteem for Sufferers of Anxiety
Today's guest post is brought to you by former anxiety sufferer Jon Jones. Jon began his struggle with anxiety and depression over 18 years ago. And after years of struggling he's learned how to overcome these two challenging conditions. -- Paul Dooley Being confident and feeling great about yourself are two qualities that make life deeply satisfying. You have a spring in your step and a twinkle in your eye. People you meet are swayed by your natural charisma and charm. The good times are better and the bad times not so bad. You can
7 Essential Books That Will Transform Your Anxious Life
Mastering the art of anxiety reduction takes time. You might be anxious and frustrated but the process of recovery doesn't care how you feel. It doesn't care what you want. And it doesn't care how long it takes you to get it right. Recovery demands that you take certain steps first. Steps that you cannot skip. And if you try to skip steps you will pay a price. The price, of course, is eternal stagnation. A never-ending loop of short-term relief followed by more anxiety. So what is the first step towards recovery? The answer is
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