Posted by nolvas on June 29, 2008, at 19:37:53
In reply to Hypnotism for Agoraphobia, posted by okydoky on June 29, 2008, at 18:32:03
I'm agoraphobic, I have experience with hypnotism and nlp in treating agoraphobia. Let's cut to the chase though, nothing helps more with treating Agoraphobia than facing the fear. This is the hardest yet quickest way to 'cure' Agoraphobia.
Hypnotism may help you feel a little more confident in facing the fears, I don't want you to waste time, at some point you have to face the fear, and you will probably have to do it many times to lessen the effect of the fear. It's damn tough but it has to be done.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is helpful. If you haven't had this treatment, then see your doctor and ask them to send you to an experienced therapist that can help teach you CBT techniques.
Whatever treatment you try, it's all down to facing the fear and being ready to face the fear.
Remember fear is the most powerful survival instinct for want of better word, that we have. I will allay some fears for you if you have ever considered them and I'm sure you have.
Fear is designed to protect you >
You will NEVER go crazy from fear. NEVER.
You will NEVER faint (Blood pressure is increased, what good is it lying immobile on the floor whilst a predator is about to attack you?)
You will not DIE from Agoraphobia.CBT and Hypnosis can help you change your thought patterns so that facing the fear, whilst uncomfortable will not be as frightening.
I am not cured of Agoraphobia, maybe I will never be, maybe I will. However I cope and it's coping that counts.
An old antibiotic drug called Seromycin (Cycloserine) can help the brain learn quicker that a situation is not dangerous, this still means facing the fear, but it means that facing the fear becomes productive quicker than without the drug.
Agoraphobia is a behaviour disorder. You have learnt to be this way, now it's time to learn a different and more comfortable way of living.
Good luck and I wish you well.
Feel the fear and do it anyway - Susan Jeffers.
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