Social phobia & social anxiety

Treating social phobia and social anxiety in Bournemouth

If you suffer from social phobia or any other social anxiety disorders and live in or around Bournemouth contact Jo today for a free consultation on how Analytical therapy (an advanced type of hypnosis) helps in the treatment of anxiety disorders

What is social phobia?

Social anxiety or social phobia is a very common phobia where the sufferer feels intense anxiety in situations where they may be put on the spot, judged and criticised. They worry how others perceive them and lack of confidence and low self esteem is always an underlying factor. Social anxiety encompasses a wide variety of symptoms and behaviours, all of which can be very distressing to the individual concerned. As with many anxiety based problems, the severity of the symptoms are inextricably linked to the levels of external stress the individual is coping with. This however then creates a vicious circle as the symptoms themselves then create further stress.

Symptoms of social phobia / social anxiety

	Panic attacks
	Sexual performance anxiety e.g. premature ejaculation or impotence
	Shy bladder syndrome (Pareuresis)
	Shy Bowel (Parcopresis)
	Feeling uncomfortable in company, socially or at work
	Intense sweating
	Fearful of authority figures
	Dislike of eating in public
	Overly sensitive to criticism
	Extreme anxiety prior to exams or interviews
	Dislike of using the phone
	Agoraphobia, fear of leaving the comfort zone of home
	Fear of writing letters, e-mails etc
	Use of alcohol to lower inhibitions
	Low self esteem, Lack of confidence
	Intense blushing
	Stuttering and stammering
	Unable to maintain eye contact
	Fear of being found out, not being good enough
	Unable to be assertive

Pure Hypnoanalysis For Treatment Of social anxiety disorders

Social phobia or social anxiety and its associated symptoms are the most common reasons for an individual to consult a Pure Hypnoanalyst. Lack of confidence, low self esteem, and the fear of being put on the spot and judged can seep into every part of your life, and working, social, family and sexual areas can all suffer as a result.

For some socially phobic the idea of getting married, being the centre of attention for the day and having to socialise with guests terrifies them enough to put off the big day. Others may find their careers suffer because they are just not able to perform to their abilities when put under the microscope in an interview situation or when giving a presentation.

Relationships may be tested where the man continues to suffer from premature ejaculation or male erectile dysfunction.  These are all areas where the attention is focused upon them, with the possibility of being judged. Many people dealing with the angst of social anxiety are quite adept at masking their symptoms with avoidance techniques and sometimes the use of alcohol. They can appear rather confident individuals providing they are not forced out of their comfort zone and into the limelight. Only the individual concerned knows the depth of emotional trauma that they continue to live with.

All the above are purely symptoms resulting from bottled up emotion, stored very cleverly by our young sub-conscious minds, when we were of an age where our minds were simply not mature enough to  process or deal with upsetting or embarrassing childhood events.  Pure Hypnoanalysis is a specialised form of Hypnotherapy used to gently release this bottled up- emotion, bringing you to full adult conscious awareness of such events and ultimately release you from your symptoms permanently.

Jo Daughter's hypnotherapy clinic is conveniently located, covering Dorset and Hants, including Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Verwood, Wimborne, Broadstone and surrounding areas.

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