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Safe, Drug-Free, Effective Method For Neutralizing Anxiety, September 23, 2004
This review is from: Hypnosis for Anxiety Relief (Audio CD)
According to the National Mental Health Association, anxiety-related disorders cost the United States $42 billion a year in work-related and medical losses (NIMH, 1999). About 11 percent of adults over age 55 have an anxiety disorder (USSG, 1999), and about 13 percent of children between 9 and 17 years old have an anxiety disorder (USSG, 1999). Stress is a precursor to anxiety, and studies have shown that workplace stress causes about 1 million U.S. employees to miss work each day. (AIS, 2003)
Fortunately, there is a safe, drug-free and effective method for neutralizing, or even eradicating, panic attacks and anxiety: hypnosis.
Certified Master Hypnotherapist Victorial Wizell of Hypnotherapy Nevada and HypTalk.com has created Hypnosis For Anxiety Relief, a 7 session program on 2 CD's. The first CD covers the nature of a panic attack, and tools and techniques to eliminate them. According to Ms. Wizell, there are three main fears that goes through a person's mind when they have a panic attack:
1. Fear of dying of a heart attack
2. Fear of dying from suffocation
3. Fear of dying from a stroke
Wizell explains what happens physiologically and biologically during a panic attack--and how, for example, it's impossible to suffocate during a panic attack because the body is actually hyper-oxygenated. In fact, she says that with deep breathing, it's impossible to have a panic attack. Wizell also discusses the flight or fight response, and how stress makes us vulnerable to a anxiety. As well, she explains the "relaxation response"--a response we can learn in order to re-train the body to feel peace and well-being.
Seven different exercises and techniques are covered in the 2 audio CD's, including diaphragmic breathing, getting rid of hyperventilation, progessive muscle relaxation, and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming). Several of these techniques are 12-15 minute hypnosis sessions on separate tracks, so you can pick and choose the technique/s that work best for you.
Two years ago, I was having low-grade anxiety attacks because of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. However, I didn't realize they were panic attacks! It wasn't until I thought I was having a heart attack that I went to the Emergency Room. When the ER doctor told me I was experiencing anxiety, I was floored. Me? Anxiety? Fortunately, the tests that he ran and the information he shared with me was enough to neutralize feelings of anxiety. Armed with information and clarity, I never had an anxiety attack again (thankfully). I wish I had the Hypnosis For Anxiety Relief series when I was going through my own bout with anxiety--especially to learn deep breathing and visualization techniques, as well as having the extra boost of Wizell's hypnotherapy.
Ms. Wizell has such a soothing, calming voice which is often coupled with the soft melody of Pachebel's Canon. Whether she's leading a hypnosis session to "anchor in peace" or neutralize anxiety by seeing it as an "object", it was very easy for me to relax and visualize. After the progressive muscle relaxation session, I was amazed at how relaxed I felt physically and how clear I was mentally. Her sessions really "bring you in the now", which is important. Most panic attacks occur because of "what ifs" that are future based--and our imaginations and worry trigger the flight or fight response as effectively as an actual threat would.
She also shares her own experiences, such as the panic attacks she used to experience while driving down the L.A. highway, as well as her extreme fear of needles. As a result, you feel comforted that she's someone who has "been there".
I highly recommend this hypnosis series by Master Hypnotherapist Victoria Wizell.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another winner from Wizell !, October 2, 2004
This review is from: Hypnosis for Anxiety Relief (Audio CD)
I was so impressed with Victoria Wizell's "Ultimate Weight Loss Power Pack" that I decided to try hpnosis for "Anxiety Relief".
Among her many qualifications, Wizell is a master hypnotherapist and neurolinquistic programming practiioner. She uses these skills in this 2 CD pack to teach you techniques to overcome anxiety.
The focus in the 2CD set is on managing panic problems. It is hard to describe the feelings one has when they experience a panic attack. Incredible discomfort that may include thoughts of dying, fainting or having a heart attack. Sweating, palpitations, dizziness - a virtual potpourri of emotional pain for the sufferer.
Victoria suffered from panic attacks and understands what the sufferer goes through. Using her personal experiences and skills she has developed the CD's to enable the user to take back control and embrace the peace within.
The sessions teach different breathing techniques, how to eliminate hyperventilation, muscle relaxation, reframing, anchoring, anxiety as an object and positive affirmations. My favorite involved imagining a ball of golden light surging through out my body and filling me with peace and relaxation.
I did not care for the cover of the CD box. It features a woman who is anxious looking and one who is relaxed. Please next time just show the relaxed one! But its whats inside that counts and the CD's are excellent. The background music is light and calming. At the beginning of the CD when Victoria explains panic her words are a little rushed but after that her voice is perfect. Calming and relaxing. Victoria has an amazing voice that soothes and comforts and imparts confidence to the user.
Because I found the CD's so helpful I checked out Victorias' site hyptalk and found she has other CD's (not listed on Amazon) that cover other areas. Driving has been a major problem for me due to a bad experience. There is nothing like driving up the road feeling like you are going to pass out, especially when your kids are in the car. After just one session with the driving tape, I felt so much better. A wonderful difference. Though I could work through the problem with the Anxiety Relief CD's alone, the Driving Anxiety tape has given me more excellent techniques to use.
I would definately recommend you purchase and use Victoria's CD's to make incredible changes in your life!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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really good, October 30, 2008
This review is from: Hypnosis for Anxiety Relief (Audio CD)
The techniques on this CD are SO helpful. I developed panic attacks due to a traumatic event occurring a year ago, and guilt over something I did earlier in the year. I do have medicine, but don't want to depend on it. I did have a minor panic attack the first night, but the breathing helped out a lot and it was over. I do the breathing techniques every day, even when I'm not freaked out. Glad I got this.
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