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Fear of Flying

Last time that we flew to Cairns from Brisbane, I was seated beside a lady who feared flying. She didn’t announce that she was fearful – it was painfully obvious that she was in distress but she seemed able to manage it.

During taxiing, she sat up straighter, gripped the armrests until her knuckles were white and was breathing rapidly. She was pale, her eyes widened and she began to sweat.

I stated to her that she appeared distressed, introduced myself as a hypnotherapist and asked her if she’d like some hypnosis to help her to cope.

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I don’t want to put on weight when I stop smoking!

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This is one of the strongest reasons that smokers are reluctant to quit. We’ve all seen people stop smoking and gain weight. However, not everyone does and we stop this occurring when you quit with us.
Sugar is used in the manufacture of cigarettes. As well, the curing process for tobacco causes the starch in the plant to ferment to sugar. Every time that you smoke a cigarette, your subconscious notices the sugar. Your conscious won’t notice so you are completely unaware of the problem.
When you quit smoking, your subconscious may crave sugar. If you think about it, most people who quit smoking and gain weight stopped cold turkey and have craved sweet things ever since – lollies, chocolates, cakes, biscuits, etc.
Our hypnosis takes the sugar issue into account and we treat for that during the session. The consequence is that you may have a gain of a half kilo or so due your body adapting to not being permanently dehydrated. This gain is fluid and not fat.

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Dodgem Cars & Weight Loss

Weight Loss Motivation

You’re overweight & you know what you have to do to correct the problem – change your food choices & exercise.

So, why is it so difficult?

Why do you want to eat more when you should be sated after a meal?

Why do you get the urge to eat chocolates & sweets?

Why is it so difficult to go for a walk?

Slim people usually don’t experience these difficulties.

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Smoking – Habit or Addiction

Smoking Addiction

Many people believe that smoking is an addiction. I believe that it’s only a bad habit.

To discuss this, we need to define the difference between a habit and an addiction. So to keep it simple, a habit is an acquired pattern of behaviour which occurs automatically while an addiction can be defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease.

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Fear of Hypnosis

I often encounter people who are fearful of hypnosis, sometimes they are downright petrified so let’s dispel the myths.

Hypnosis involves trance and as humans, we are regularly in and out of trance in our normal day’s activities. Showering, driving, daydreaming, watching tv and reading can all involve trance. When we’re in trance our brainwaves slow and we’re somewhat oblivious to events around us as we concentrate on the task at hand. Hypnosis is simply an induced trance where suggestions are given for a benefit. Continue reading “Fear of Hypnosis”