In this post, we discuss phobias and additions. Phobias A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. It is a strong, irrational fear of something, i.e. of objects or situations, with a strong desire to avoid what you fear. In some situations it creates an inability to perform normal tasks where there is little or no […]
Depression is more than just a low mood. Some people experience these feelings intensely, for long periods of time and often without reason. People with depression find it hard to function every day and may be reluctant to participate in daily activities. Depression is one of the most common of all mental health problems. One […]
People with Anxiety go through the day filled with exaggerated worry and tension, even though there is little or nothing to cause it. They foresee disaster and are overly concerned about health issues, money, family problems, or difficulties at work. Sometimes just the thought of getting through the day produces worry and panic. People with anxiety can’t seem […]
Pain that persists for longer than 6 months is referred to as chronic pain (Keefe, 1982). Chronic pain can compromise all aspects of a person’s life and living with it requires emotional resilience which, when depleted, can lead to feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and depression. Controlled trials confirm that hypnosis treatments are effective for reducing […]
