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  • Fear of Vomiting – Getting Relief from a queasy stomach

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    This post is about getting relief from a queasy feeling in the stomach. A client called me today asking for some help with her  fear of throwing up.  I’ve seen her for a few sessions and she is doing much better in many areas of her life. But when she feels her stomach start to…

  • Panic when flying – Learn to stop panic cycle

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    continued from Volcanic Ash causes Panic Attacks (April 25): Were you stuck in the airport because of the volcanic ash keeping planes from flying.  Did you feel helpless, angry, stressed or even panicky?  If you are someone with panic disorder this “act of nature” might have brought on a full blown panic attack. For people…

  • Compulsions can be changed using the mind

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    Continued from 4/30 post When you say “don’t do something”  your unconscious mind forms a picture of exactly what you are saying not to do.  The more Russell thought about not swearing, the more his mind pictured him swearing.  This is what led to his feeling as if his mind was compelled to do exactly…

  • What causes Obsessive Compulsive Thoughts?

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    Russell Crowe told Oprah, he feels like he can’t help but doing exactly what he was told not to do.  (continued from 4/29 post) When Russell Crowe was backstage, before being on Oprah’s show, they told him not to swear on live TV.   As he was talking to Oprah he told her how he felt…

  • Russell Crowe compelled to swear on Oprah

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    When someone tells Russell Crowe not to do something, guess what he does?  He told Oprah, he feels like he can’t help but doing exactly what he was told not to do.   When Russell Crowe was backstage, before being on Oprah’s show, they told him not to swear on live TV.   As he was talking…

  • Wayne Dyer’s exercise for Peaceful Sleep

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    How to Get a Peaceful Nights Sleep Are you having trouble sleeping and ready to get some insomnia relief?  As I was reading Excuses Begone by Wayne Dyer, it reminded me of a number of techniques that I use with my clients.  What I call “negative self talk” or “negative stories”  he calls excuses.   I…

  • Hypnotized and feeling back in control of emotions

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    I received this wonderful email from one of my online coaching students.  I was touched by her words and decided to post it in hopes that others will also join this supportive group of people. Excerpt from an email one of my students wrote to me after our 4th online coaching class: Student:  “What you…

  • Choosing a Hypnotherapist

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    At the Anxiety Control Center we specialize in the relief of panic, anxiety, fear, worry, sadness, procrastination, anger, IBS and Migraines.  In my 30 years of practice and research I’ve developed a unique approach that has freed thousands of my clients from these problems. In the article that follows I’ve put together ideas,  and questions you can use when looking for someone to…

  • Postive Self Talk (3)

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    The problem with just saying how wonderful you are, or that everything will be all right is that unless the belief is changed they don’t ring true.  For instance if a person has a belief that they can’t do things “right,” no matter how many statements to the contrary, the belief doesn’t change. Therefore the…

  • Panic Symptoms

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    According to the U.S. Department of Health, over three million people suffer from panic attacks. Symptoms include: * Racing or pounding heart * Shortness of breath * Dizziness, lightheaded, or nausea * Flushes or chills * Shakiness inside * Fear of losing control or doing something embarrassing * Terror * A feeling that something catastrophic…