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hi
im 23 and have a vomit phobia, it ruins my life and nearly cost me my life last year.
Well ive been offered the chance of free Hypnotherapy treatment. Its not on the NHS but at a training college( http://www.lesserian.co.uk/ ). The qualified hypnotherapists will do the treating.
the success rate is 91%.
What do you think
Hi CC
I don't have this myself, but there has been quite a few posts on it recently. Try putting emetophobia (the medical term - I think that's spelt correctly) into the search function and quite a few should come up.
And welcome to the site :D
Good luck
mico
Hi cc100
What are your reasons not to take this offer up ?
Meg
www.overcominganxiety.co.uk
You cannot conquer fear until you have learned what it is you're afraid of. The enemy is ignorance. Vivian Vance
Hi CC
Welcome to the forum.
Lots of people with phobias are helped with hypnotherapy. The decision is yours whether to go for it, however have you got anything to lose? The fact that you have been offered it for free is a bonus.
Karen
It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.
nomorepanic
03-03-05, 18:48
Hi cc
I would take them up on the offer straight away - it is very relaxing and may help you a lot.
Welcome aboard.
Nicola
hi and welcome to the forum, if the treatment is free then i would take it you have nothing to lose and if it doesnt work so what least you tried
fan x
Hi CC. Welcome to the site. and yes go for it i have heared so many good reports on hypnosis but I also think you have to put it in your mind that it will work before u start. ad if its free like they say nothing to lose I am also thinking of trying it. take care. Vernon
Hi CC,
Welcome to the site, i would go for it , first of all it's had some great results and secondly it's free so if i did't work you have't lost anything.
Take care
Maxine
Hi CC,
Welcome to the site,
I agree with everyone else, go for it.
There is a path we all have to take to make us feel better,
finding the right path is the hardest, this might be the right
path for you. You have nothing to lose and if it works ALOT
to gain.
TAKE CARE LOVE JILLXX
Great changes may not happen right away,
but with effort the difficult may become esay.
Hi CC
Welcome to the site. Give yourself a chance and take up this offer. You have nothing to lose.
Would be great if you do it to hear how it went for you.
Lots of Love Sal xxxxx
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What are your reasons not to take this offer up ?
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im scared
my phobia bars me from leaving the house. the only time i go out is to go to the doctors/psychiatrists.
its sat/sun throughout april and one weekend in may
Well , its always the things people don't mention up front on here that turn out to be the crucial bit !
OK - it'll be hard for you but if you could see it as an extension of doctors/ psychiatrists visits. It will be a challenge and is a great oportunity . The person you're visiting does understand your phobia so if you turn up ina state that will be fine.
Also , it gives you a month to really intensively self help and get used to starting to go out and build your confidence meanwhile.
for some inspiration on agoraphobia check out Maxines post in Misc and take on board some of the advice in
First Steps : First Steps to overcoming Panic and Anxiety (http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=942)
Meg
www.overcominganxiety.co.uk
You cannot conquer fear until you have learned what it is you're afraid of. The enemy is ignorance. Vivian Vance
nomorepanic
04-03-05, 19:07
I am sure you can get there in April with some support and advice from us here.
What specifically stops you going out?
Nicola
CC,
Just wondering how far you would have to travel for this treatment and how you would be getting there.
Driven by someone; taxi; bus or what?
You really ought to see this as an extension of the doctors and so on. Its so easy to think they'll look down on you, as that's how most non-health professionals may see you, or at least YOU think so.
You should not have any hangups about what the specialist may think. The chances are that they have seen people just like you loads of times before, and people far worse than you many times too.
Of course, you don't know that, because you never meet them.
Also remember, that even everyday souls may have some kind of understaning too - more than you think - but its not talked about.
Check out locally to see if there's any kind of 'general care' group in your area - they may be able to give you a lift there, perhaps for a small donation.
One started up in my neighbourhood last year and used them for a short trip to the doctors - the driver was very understanding.
Ask at your town's library, advice centre, or Citizens Advice Bureau to see if there is this help.
Ray
ill be taken by car. the college is about 15 mins away
the thing that stops me is thear of being sick out of the house. i tend to get het up which causes me to feel unwell thus making my fear stronger.
i just cant bear the idea of being sick. im not scared of open spaces or being around people. im just really scared that when im being treated ill have to talk in detail about you know what. it scares me.
i feel so daft as a 23 year old man saying this
nomorepanic
05-03-05, 18:57
But once you get there they will fully understand and will address these worries with you.
If you don't try then you will never know whether it will help you or not.
You won't have to talk in detail about it, they will just talk to you about why you feel like that and offer suggestions for help.
You can do it - you need to do it .
Nicola
Hi there
OK so this isn't going to be easy but how much would you like NOT to feel how you do at the moment? Its going to take courage but you know its the right thing to do, you're trapped by your fear at the moment and here is the chance of freedom - grab it with both hands. These people will be very experienced in dealing with fears like yours and they won't force you to talk about anything that you feel really uncomfortable with. They will also try very hard to help you feel at ease once you arrive for therapy.
Good luck - go for it;)
Jo xxx
"courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear"
hi
update for you.
ive rejected the offer of the college hypnotrherapy as i discussed it with my CPN and she said she can refer me on the NHS!
at last some good news!!
just hope it works
Good news ..
Any idea what the waiting list time is ?
Meg
www.overcominganxiety.co.uk
You cannot conquer fear until you have learned what it is you're afraid of. The enemy is ignorance. Vivian Vance
Thats great.
Hope you get seen as soon as possible.
Love Sal xx
Dont mess up the best things in your life, just because at present you are unsure who you are.
hi
all that they said was that they dont think itll be too long.
Hi CC100
That's good news. I hope you don't have to wait too long for an appointment.
Karen
It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.
nomorepanic
14-03-05, 18:38
Hi CC100 - interesting news that cos I didn't think they could do it on the NHS. Let us know when you get a date for the first one.
Nicola
ive got an appointment on April 11th.
im very nervous though.
the man seems ok.
nomorepanic
19-03-05, 18:01
Oh that is great - not too far off then.
You will be fine once you get there and start talking about your problems.
Let us know how it goes ok?
Nicola
ok, thanks for all your good advice.
hi
im gettting nervous about monday, my first appointment.
my fear is that the treatment is going to make me feel sick, which is my phobia.
can anyone tell me if hypnotherapy makes you feel nauseas or vomit?
i hope it doesent.
NO reason why it should at all.
Let us know how it goes . Good luck
Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com
Watch your thoughts, they become your words...
Watch your words, they become your actions... Watch your actions, they become your habits... Watch your habits, they become your character... Watch your character, it becomes your destiny...
Hi CC
Good luck for tomorrow. From the sounds of it all is positive. Am sure that you wont feel sick with the treatment. It is all about relaxation and that is a good thing. it is natural to get anxious talking about it as it is your phobia but once they find the trigger they can treat it. And at the end of it you will be free with any luck permanently.
Anyway good luck and look forward to some positive feedback.
Take care
Janine
Hi CC
Good luck for tomorrow, it will be fine, let us know how you get on, thinking about you.
Love Sal xx
Dont mess up the best things in your life, just because at present you are unsure who you are.
Hi
Today I went for my first appointment and it was very relaxing. Beforehand i was very scared and anxious but the bloke relaxed and reassured me.
The first couple of sessions are just to test if i can go 'under' which i felt i did today.
Now i know what to expect, im much more relaxed and maybe even looking forward to my next appointment!!
thanks for all your advice, i appeciate it
ill keep you posted after next appointment
CC100
Well done for going and well done for allowing them to try to help you by relaxaing and being open to the new treatment..
Write down the experience so if you get nervous again about going you will be able to relive the good experience.
Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com
Watch your thoughts, they become your words...
Watch your words, they become your actions... Watch your actions, they become your habits... Watch your habits, they become your character... Watch your character, it becomes your destiny...
hi
thanks for your support, i hope i can help others once im better
hoi
should i consider to post about this here or should i open a new thread in hypnotherapy?
In hypnotherapy I think - it'll be easier to find it again.
Meg
www.anxietymanagementltd.com
Watch your thoughts, they become your words...
Watch your words, they become your actions... Watch your actions, they become your habits... Watch your habits, they become your character... Watch your character, it becomes your destiny...
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