Other Chronic Symptoms

Hypnosis for Headaches

Hypnosis is an effective treatment for migraine and tension headaches. You may find that with the use of hypnosis, your headaches become less frequent, shorter, and less severe, or even go away entirely. You may also find yourself feeling generally calmer.

The goal of treatment is not just to feel better in the short term, but to learn a technique that can be used again and again to help relieve discomfort without medication.

The number of hypnotherapy sessions you need depends on multiple factors, but on average patients have about 4 appointments.

To learn more about clinical hypnosis for headache treatment, book an appointment at Deep Well Health Care LLC. Call the office today, or click the online scheduling tool.

What are phobias?

A phobia is an intense fear that affects your quality of life. If you have a phobia, you might experience extreme anxiety when you encounter whatever it is you’re afraid of.

Phobias vary in severity, from a minor annoyance in some people to a disabling condition in others. Usually, people who have phobias understand that the fear is irrational, but they’re unable to stop it.

What causes phobias?

Phobias occur for both genetic and environmental reasons. For example, you might develop a phobia following a life-threatening event like a car accident. You might also experience a phobia if anxiety disorders run in your family.

Research suggests children who have parents with anxiety are more likely to develop phobias.

What are some common phobias?

Some common phobias include:

Agoraphobia: Fear of situations or places you can’t escape
Social phobia: Fear of social situations, like parties or conferences
Glossophobia: Fear of public speaking
Aviophobia: Fear of flying
Claustrophobia: Fear of small, tight, or enclosed spaces
Hemophobia: Fear of blood or other physical injuries
Ophidiophobia: Fear of snakes
Arachnophobia: Fear of spiders

Sometimes, a phobia can be difficult to recognize. For instance, emetophobia, or fear of vomiting, can be misidentified as chronic nausea.

What are the symptoms of phobias?

Symptoms of phobias include:

Racing heartbeat
Dry mouth
Upset stomach
Nausea
Profuse sweating
A sense of impending doom

You might also experience lightheadedness, elevated blood pressure, or the inability to speak.

How are phobias diagnosed?

To diagnose phobias, Dr. Cherry reviews your medical history and conducts a clinical interview. During the interview, she asks about your symptoms, including their severity, when they occur, and if any activities like meditation or other stress management techniques provide relief.

After she gathers the necessary information, Dr. Cherry develops a custom treatment plan.

How are phobias treated?

At Deep Well Health Care LLC, Dr. Cherry treats phobias using hypnotherapy. When your mind is in a focused hypnotic state, she will guide you to internal resources which you can use to decrease irrational fears. Usually, treatment of a phobia requires 1 or 2 sessions of hypnotherapy.

If phobias are preventing you from living your best life, make an appointment at Deep Well Health Care LLC. Click the online booking tool today, or call the office.

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is our body’s way of alerting us to potential danger. When a person is in a threatening situation, anxiety and fear can be lifesaving, prompting us to defend ourselves or to flee for safety. However, when the threat, or stress, is low-intensity and chronic, anxiety can cause more problems than it solves. Anxiety can develop at any age, sometimes in response to an identified stressful life event. In addition to the discomfort of the emotion, anxiety can also cause physical symptoms and worsen conditions like chronic pain, high blood pressure, and irritable bowel syndrome.

What are the symptoms of anxiety?

The symptoms of anxiety may vary widely, ranging from panic disorders to irritable mood to physical pain. Some of the more common symptoms of anxiety include:

Difficulty controlling worrisome thoughts
Sensing impending danger or doom
Feeling restless or nervous
Increased heart rate
Rapid breathing
Difficulty concentrating
Sweating
Trouble sleeping
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Headaches
Muscle tension and pain

If anxiety is interfering with your daily activities, causing physical symptoms, or worsening pre-existing health conditions, call Dr. Cherry to learn how to manage anxiety and improve your quality of life.

How is anxiety treated?

At Deep Well Health Care, Dr. Cherry offers hypnosis to help address both the causes and the symptoms of anxiety. Patients learn to effectively calm themselves, as well as to adjust the patterns of thought and behavior that might trigger their anxiety in the first place. During hypnosis, you may experience a relaxed state similar to what people experience during meditation, remaining fully awake as you learn to reshape your emotional responses. Dr. Cherry can help you find relief from the symptoms of anxiety. To learn more about clinical hypnosis treatment for anxiety, call Deep Well Health Care or use the online booking tool to schedule an appointment today.