Phobias – Their Causes And How You Can Overcome Them With Hypnotherapy
"Phobias" are an anxiety disorder and a type of psychological disorder.
They are classified as irrational, extreme, or exaggerated fears of situations that would not usually be considered frightening. Many people with phobias will go to great lengths to avoid the things they fear, and this can lead to severe isolation and withdrawal from society. As a result, many phobias are classified as disabling conditions. Many people with phobias experience extreme anxiety, upset and distress in the face of their fears.
In the majority of cases, phobias develop from traumatic experiences, so it is important to look at the triggers that lead to a phobia or fear.
The fear can be extremely intense and irrational for those who suffer with a phobia. It is also very difficult to overcome a phobia unless the fear of the objects or situations is recognized and treated.
Phobias can be driven by irrational fears. Phobias are actually an extreme form of the emotional reaction we have towards our environment. The symptoms that some people experience when they are scared of a situation or object, indicates that they have a great fear towards it or it has become significant to them. The reaction of your body when you approach a situation or object may appear odd to other people, but this is because they do not understand the emotional significance you attach to that object.
The most common form of phobia experienced by everyone is "fear of heights", which occurs in around 10% of the population. In many cases, the fear of heights is due to a specific event, such as falling off a cliff or seeing images relating to falling. The fear of heights is most common in males, and the majority of people who are afraid of heights are extremely anxious about it.
Many cases of phobia occur because of a traumatic experience. It is generally very difficult to overcome your fears unless you understand the reasoning behind them, and the situations that frightened you. As a result, psychologists have developed techniques to help people overcome their fears and phobias with hypnotherapy.
Phobias are the result of a traumatic experience that left you with emotional scars beyond repair. People who suffered from some form of trauma often develop crippling phobias against things that remind them of the incident.
However, it is extremely important to identify the cause of phobias, as it can be treated and overcome through hypnotherapy.
Many people who suffer from phobias will go to great lengths to avoid the objects or situations that frighten them, which often leads to severe isolation and withdrawal from society. Other times a phobia will be so intense that it will leave the sufferer unable to enjoy life in any way, often causing anxiety and mental stress.
As a result of this, many phobias are disabling conditions that prevent you from functioning at a high level, and put you at risk of physical injury if you avoid the phobia or fear.
There are various other cases of phobias that may cause considerable distress to the client. These may include:
- Public speaking phobia – this is common in both men and women who have suffered abuse or trauma in their childhood. It may be overcome through hypnotherapy as the client relaxes and is led through therapy to deal with the trauma they suffered.
- Social phobia – this is a very common form of phobia, and one of the most commonly experienced by males. Sufferers will experience an intense fear of others around them, which can make social situations extremely difficult to deal with.
- Animal phobia – this is a common phobia that can be overcome with hypnotherapy. It is often the result of a traumatic experience with an animal as a child, which may explain the fear that adults have around animals. The cause of this phobia may be difficult to pinpoint, but it can be overcome through hypnotherapy.
Many people who suffer from phobias will go to great lengths to avoid the objects or situations that frighten them, which often leads to severe isolation and withdrawal from society. Other times a phobia will be so intense that it will leave the sufferer unable to enjoy life in any way, often causing anxiety and mental stress.
As a result of this, many phobias are disabling conditions that prevent you from functioning at a high level, and put you at risk of physical injury if you avoid the phobia or fear.
There are various other cases of phobias that may cause considerable distress to the client. These may include:
- Public speaking phobia – this is common in both men and women who have suffered abuse or trauma in their childhood. It may be overcome through hypnotherapy as the client relaxes and is led through therapy to deal with the trauma they suffered.
- Social phobia – this is a very common form of phobia, and one of the most commonly experienced by males. Sufferers will experience an intense fear of others around them, which can make social situations extremely difficult to deal with.
Conclusion
Phobias can be driven by irrational fears. Phobias are actually an extreme form of the emotional reaction we have towards our environment. The symptoms that some people experience when they are scared of a situation or object, indicates that they have a great fear towards it or it has become significant to them. The reaction of your body when you approach a situation or object may appear odd to other people, but this is because they do not understand the emotional significance you attach to that object.