Hypnotherapy for Panic Attacks

Professional hypnosis treatments for panic attacks & panic-related problems at the Wombourne Clinic in Wolverhampton

What are Panic Attacks?

Panic attacks happens when your body experiences a sudden onset of intense symptoms.

These symptoms are both psychological and physiological in nature.

Usually they will begin with a sudden feeling of intense fear or panic.

This is then generally followed by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, nausea and sweating.

Feeling like this is understandably overwhelming and those who experience it will often hyperventilate which can then lead to more unwanted symptoms, making matters even worse.

Typical panic attacks lasts between five and 10 minutes, but they can seem to last for hours.

They tend to end as quickly as they begin and, even though it may not feel like it, they aren’t actually harmful.

When you first experience a panic attack, it can be easily confused with breathing problems or a heart attack so we would advise consulting your GP prior to seeking our help to rule-out any underlying medical problems.

Symptoms of Panic Attacks

While the sensations felt will differ from person to person, common panic attack symptoms include:

• heart ‘palpitations’
• feeling sick
• sweating
• shaking
• chest pains
• feeling short of breath
• a choking sensation
• feeling dizzy
• feeling detached from reality (dissociated)

Additionally you may experience some degree of Anxiety, particularly about the fear of having another panic attack.

Causes of Panic Attacks

The cause of panic isn’t fully understood. In some cases there may be a trigger.

For example you may start to experience panic attacks during a time of high stress (i.e. after the death of a loved one or an accident).

Links between panic attacks and phobias, depression and anxiety have also been noted.

Many experts agree that a combination of physical and psychological factors come into play.

Genetics could also contribute as research shows it can run in families.

Certain lifestyle choices can also put you more at risk of having panic attacks, for example if you abuse drugs or alcohol.

In some instances the cause is unknown and the panic attacks appear from nowhere.

If this is the case for you, you may find hypnotherapy particularly useful.

Hypnotherapy can help you uncover deep-seated concerns that may be subconsciously causing your panic attacks.

Hypnotherapy for Panic Attacks

Hypnotherapy has proven effective when dealing with anxiety, fear and stress, and therefore lends itself well to the treatment of panic attacks.

The premise behind this form of therapy is to help you cope with specific symptoms using the power of suggestion while helping you overcome limiting beliefs.

Hypnotherapy for panic attacks can also be used to overcome negative thinking and boost self-esteem.

Having low self-esteem and thinking negatively may well be contributing to your panic attacks, so addressing these behaviours can really help.