Tag: new york therapists

  • Eagles Football: Brandon Brooks suffers with anxiety attacks and IBS

    Brandon Brooks, a strong, confident Eagles Football player, brought down by anxiety attacks and IBS.  I recently read about Brandon Brooks and the anxiety that is causing him so much distress that he had to skip playing important games.  I wish I could let Brandon know that there is a way to be panic free.  That the medication he…

  • Relief from overwhelm, Hopelessness and Fear: Part 1

    Blueprint for hope and optimism Today we’ll be looking at 2 questions about feeling hopeless, fearful and overwhelmed.  After creating a step-by-step plan for my clients I decided share some of the tips and answers I have given them in the beginning of the process.  I hope they are of benefit to you if you are suffering…

  • How Stuffed Emotions Cause Pain, Self-Doubt and Procrastination

    You Can Stop Worry, Pain and Fear Use the Mind-Body Connection Have you wondered if stress is the cause of your bodily symptoms?  What I have found is that the body and mind are connected.  What happens in one part will affect the other parts. For example: When you stuff down a feeling of anger, worry or fear – it doesn’t just…

  • Why Do We Worry? – Answers to 6 Questions on Worry

    Why do we Worry? Quick Tips for Worry Relief The following are some questions that people have sent me.  Question 1. Are some people more prone to worrying than others? Answer: Yes, it is true that some people are more prone to worrying than others.  And, there are many reasons for this.   An event or…

  • Worry Relief: Tips and Answers

    Relief from Worry and Fear The following are some questions that people have sent me about worry. For each I’ve given some answers and short tips Question 1. Are some people more prone to worrying than others? Answer from Audrey: Yes, it is true that some people are more prone to worrying than others.  And, there are many…

  • Fear of Flying, Nine-step plan

    Panic and Fear, Gone for Good! Tina (names and some situations changed to protect confidentiality) came to see me for help with such an intense fear of flying. It was so pain laden that she felt she’d rather die than get on a plane.  And for her this wasn’t just a figure of speech, the thought of…

  • Hypnosis for Anxiety Relief

    You might want to experiment with a special type of hypnosis. The mind has a great capacity for change.  Using a specialized form of hypnosis makes it easy to get into a trance state and you don’t need to relax to use it.  In this light inner focused state of mind it is possible to release negative emotions, heal…

  • Nine Step Solution for Anxiety Relief

    Nine-Step Template For Reducing Anxiety and Calming the Mind   Step 1. Acceptance It’s OK to feel whatever it is you are feeling. Non-acceptance causes you to blame yourself for the feelings.  This self-blame intensifies the emotions. To help to stop judgement for having the feelings remember there is always a trigger or you wouldn’t be having the…

  • Mantras can cause worry and fear

    Have you been using a positive visualization to move you towards a goal? Have you found that after weeks of practice you have still not gotten to the goal you want? Or when you start to move towards your goal does  fear or worry get in your way? Find out why this happens for people who try to use…

  • Hypnosis the answer? Stop anxiety, worry and panic

    What is Hypnosis? Hypnosis is simply an inward focused state of mind. When you find yourself thinking about a past event, or are having a conversation in your mind, you are already experiencing something similar to a light hypnotic trance. When you alter your state of mind in a purposeful way to accomplish something that…