A panic attack can be an intense and frightening experience. Your heart may race, your breathing may feel difficult, or you may become dizzy, shaky or overwhelmed by a sudden sense that something is wrong. Even after the episode passes, the memory of it can stay with you, leaving you worried about when it might happen again.
For some people, this fear begins to affect everyday life. You may find yourself avoiding certain situations, constantly monitoring how you feel, or feeling anxious about having another attack when you are out, driving, working or trying to relax.
When Fear of Panic Takes Over
It can be exhausting to feel that you have to keep checking yourself or stay prepared for the next episode. You may understand that panic is an anxiety response and still find it difficult to feel calm when the sensations begin. Knowing something intellectually does not always change how you experience it.
You do not have to wait until panic has taken over your life to seek help. If anxiety is restricting what you feel able to do, it is worth addressing.
How Hypnotherapy May Help
Hypnotherapy offers a way to work with the automatic responses associated with anxiety and panic. Rather than relying entirely on reasoning your way through the experience, sessions can help you explore and change patterns of response that feel difficult to control.
The aim is to help you feel less caught up in the fear surrounding panic, develop a different relationship with anxious sensations, and regain confidence in situations that have become difficult.
Working Together
Our sessions focus on your experience and the difficulties you want to change. We work at a pace that feels manageable, with the aim of helping you feel more at ease in everyday life rather than continually organising things around the possibility of panic.
If panic attacks or the fear of having another one are affecting your life, you can get in touch to discuss whether hypnotherapy may be suitable for you.
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