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Emetophobia is the fear of vomiting or the fear of seeing others vomit. Unlike many common phobias, such as public speaking, heights, snakes, or flying, the fear of vomit can be pervasive and all-consuming. Most people with phobias can avoid the object of their fear and go about their lives with relatively little disruption. If […]
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Emetophobia, PhobiasNot only is hypnosis relaxing, it can be a very effective for reducing anxious behaviors and anxiety overall. Hypnotherapy can increase bravery, build confidence, and maximize motivation. The process begins when a hypnotherapist leads a person into a hypnotic trance. This sounds mysterious but a trance is a natural state we all experience every day.
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HypnotherapyWhat is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines strategies of acceptance and mindfulness with behavior change strategies to increase psychological flexibility. This means connecting with the present moment fully, without judgement, instead of waging a battle within one’s mind about the future or trying to change things out of one’s control. Through metaphor and experiential
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ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyMany people are reluctant to try medication and would rather overcome anxiety on their own, and I’m in favor of this. Unfortunately, sometimes this is not possible, and medication is essential. But many anxiety sufferers have an intense fear of trying medicine. It’s ironic that medication can be both the object of anxiety and the
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MedicationWhat is an appropriate level of COVID-19 worry and what steps can you take to reduce your anxiety Today I had a Zoom call with a patient who leaves deliveries on her porch for a week and then disinfects the packages before opening them. Another patient shared how upon returning home she removes all her
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How to Overcome AnxietyTop Ten Anxiety Reduction Strategies for Fear of the Coronavirus During this time of national crisis, we must manage two things simultaneously: 1) Protect ourselves from the Coronavirus, and 2) Protect ourselves from anxiety. If your anxiety, fear, and worry has been overwhelming, put these ten strategies into practice. Media Distancing: To stop the spread
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How to Overcome AnxietyEveryone’s skin crawls when they hear nails on a chalkboard (remember chalkboards?). But if your body reacts with extreme discomfort at the sound of everyday noises, like chewing, slurping coughing and tapping, you might be suffering from Misophonia, literally translated as “the hatred of sounds.” Although not recognized as a genuine disorder, the symptoms are
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MisophoniaIf anyone knows how stressful the holiday season can be, it’s Santa Claus. I\’ve often wondered how he\’s able to keep his cool when things are heating up at the North Pole. I recently interviewed Santa and asked him how he handles holiday stress. Here\’s what he had to say. KEN: Tell me Santa, how do you
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Holiday StressEver wonder why you get “butterflies” in your stomach before doing something stressful? Or why you feel like your stomach is “tied in knots” after an argument? Researchers have identified a powerful connection between the gut and the brain that makes the gut especially susceptible to stress and other emotions. Stomach problems are one of
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Anxious Stomach: Gut-Brain ConnectionIf you have a fear of vomiting, just reading the title of this article might make you a bit queasy. The mere mention of the V word, (not to mention the P word or B word) can send emetophobics into a state of anxiety. If you can relate, I encourage you to press on despite
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