Does the mere mention of an object or animal cause your skin to crawl? Do you have the urge to turn and run at the mention of skydiving or mountain climbing? If you’ve ever felt panicky thoughts like this, you may have a phobia.
A phobia is an intense fear of something. Sometimes, people are afraid – and for good reason. Perhaps you were bitten by a dog when you were very young, and the sight of a large dog growling is extremely frightening. Or, perhaps you had a terrible experience at the dentist as a child, and fear returning to the dentist’s chair.
Most of the time, though, we don’t know the reason for our fears. That is because those fears are seated deep in the unconscious, and arise without warning. Seemingly, there is no valid reason for those fears, but despite that consciously held belief, no one could convince us to enter the reptile den at the zoo, much less purchase a snake for a pet.
If you’re afraid of reptiles or spiders or heights, these fears may have little effect on everyday life. If you’re afraid of crowds, social situations, or people, these fears can be crippling to your social or professional life. If you’re afraid of flying, you may never be able to take the vacation of your dreams.
Doctors recommend a variety of different treatments for phobias. Some doctors recommend medication, while others recommend group psychotherapy or “desensitization treatments,” aimed to help you consciously conquer these unconscious fears. The reason that most of these treatments are not very effective, though, is because they are designed to work at the level of the conscious mind.
Since these fears are seated deep in the unconscious, the only truly effective way to resolve them is by addressing them at the level of the unconscious. Typical hypnotherapy isn’t usually very effective, because most people are resistant to having the thoughts of others implanted in their subconscious minds.
Ericksonian Hypnotherapy is much more effective, because it bypasses this resistance to people overcome their fears. Office sessions with a trained hypnotherapist can be very expensive and time consuming. Some therapists have found that they can help people just as effectively through a CD program designed to overcome these fears and phobias.
If you’re tired of being afraid all the time, try this inexpensive method for conquering your fears. Enjoy living your life without fear. Are you ready to enjoy your freedom?
