Hypnotherapy and Stress

 

STRESS means the total demands made upon the mind and body by situations and
activities. Stress can be beneficial as well as harmful. It is beneficial where it “stretches
us”, motivating us to “rise to the occasion” and discover our own strengths. This is why
many people freely choose very stressful occupations, such as the Armed Forces, when
they could have settled for a less demanding life.

STRESS AND ILLHEALTH. Stress becomes harmful when the demands on the person
exceed their capacity to handle. The stress may be too intense, or too prolonged,
especially if there is no end in sight. At this point the individual becomes exhausted, and
cannot even feel pleasure. The individual feels emotionally flat or irritable, and cannot
think or remember. A vicious circle thus develops, because the person cannot use his
intelligence to deal with what is stressing him. Prolonged stress causes physical diseases
such as high blood pressure and heart problems. Read “Hypnosis and Physical Problems”to learn more.

HYPNOTHERAPY AND STRESS. Hypnotherapy is an excellent way of learning to control
your emotional reactions. By calming yourself mentally and physically, you can reduce
stress levels and enhance your mind’s problem-solving capacity.
Read “How Does Hypnotherapy Work?” to learn more.

STRESS IN MODERN LIFE. Modern life is so different to the lives of our ancestors, that
our brains are just not equipped to deal with modern stresses. Everyone has their
limitations, and while hypnotherapy extends our limits it cannot do away with them
completely. Some people may need to reconsider their own lifestyle and priorities, if they
have reached their maximum capacity to deal with stress.