Stress Management

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At Anne Widdup Hypnotherapy, I will help you deal with stress and pressure. I am based in Northamptonshire. Call me now!

Do not let stress get the best of you

At Anne Widdup Hypnotherapy, I offer tailor-made treatment for individuals who feel that they are affected by stress, whether in the workplace or in their private lives. If you recognise any of the symptoms listed below and want to get your life back on track, contact me to discuss the way forward. Call Anne Widdup Hypnotherapy today!

How does stress affect you?

Everyone experiences stress in various aspects of life. The majority of this is healthy, manageable and necessary. Stress is part of everyday life. In fact, it is essential – it helps to keep us on our toes and out of danger, for example, we need to be alert when crossing a road. It is when we are exposed to unrelenting excessive stress that it becomes unhealthy and potentially damaging.
Stress is what we experience when we face pressure or demands. At one level it is a normal and healthy reaction to everyday challenges. It helps to activate and motivate us and can enhance performance.

We all have our own individual reactions and coping mechanisms; whilst some people thrive in a constantly challenging environment, others may struggle.
When the pressure is perceived to be too great, we may begin to feel that we cannot cope. Stress becomes distress. If this happens, our stress response becomes negative and damaging. It can lead to us to feeling tense and irritable; we may even get headaches, digestive problems or experience a change in sleeping patterns.
Long term exposure to negative stress can lead to physical or psychological illness. Our body can become oversensitive to stress and trigger the stress response even though the challenge isn’t really that big. Even simple things make us ‘blow a fuse’. Frequent surges of stress hormones prime our bodies to run from things we can never escape (like being stuck in a traffic jam, extra responsibility at work, queues at the checkout, big bills to pay, threat of redundancy etc. etc).

These pent-up feelings can send blood pressure soaring, resulting in a strain on the whole body including the heart. As a result of long term stress we may develop health problems like migraines, anxiety, allergic reactions, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, eczema, psoriasis, muscular pains etc.
Stress can also be implicated in heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Are you suffering from stress?

If you think you are suffering from stress, do not panic! Medical problems are not inevitable and there are lots of ways that you can get your stress responses back in tune.
Some of the telltale signs of stress are:
  • Do you lie awake worrying about things?
  • Do you wake up feeling tired?
  • Are you tense? Do you have neck pain or tension headaches?
  • Do you clench your jaw or grind your teeth whilst asleep or during the day?
  • Do you find it difficult to make decisions?
  • Do you lack confidence?
  • Is there too much on your mind? Do you have difficulty concentrating or remembering things?
  • Does life seem to be full of crises?
  • Are your relationships with others under stress?
  • Are you impatient or irritable?
  • Do you suffer from low self-esteem?
  • Do you feel guilty when relaxing or uneasy if you are not constantly ‘on the go’?

Do you frequently experience any of the following:
  • Dry mouth
  • Butterflies in the stomach
  • Sweaty palms
  • Thumping heart
  • Increased or reduced appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Feelings of panic/loss of control
  • Frequent bouts of ill-health
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, there is a good chance that your stress level is a bit high. You are probably very hard working and usually have lots of drive and enjoy a challenge. A good way to start is to list all the things that cause you stress. Your list will help you to identify your stress triggers. Aim to consciously establish ways to relax in those ‘trigger’ situations, and, if possible, look to see how you could tackle the source of the problem.

How can I help you?

At Anne Widdup Hypnotherapy, I offer a holistic approach to stress management, but am in way a substitute for conventional medical treatment, an if any of your above symptoms concern you, then you should initially seek the advice of your GP.
My approach is very ‘client-centred’ which means that every client is treated as an individual and each session is designed to help the specific needs of that individual.
Help is offered in various ways. A client may be offered one or more of the following:
  • Stress management advice.
  • Relaxation techniques.
  • A ‘space’ to talk through problems.
  • Breathing exercises (specifically to reduce anxiety and promote vitality).
  • Aromatherapy massage (to relieve muscle pain, joint stiffness, soothe the senses and promote deep relaxation).
  • Clinical hypnotherapy (especially useful for panic attacks, anxiety, emotional problems, trauma, confidence, unwanted habits etc.)
  • Simple yoga postures (easing muscular tension and restoring balance, mentally and physically).
Call Anne Widdup Hypnotherapy for stress management therapies in Northamptonshire.
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