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| Shonagh Paterson Stroma, Farr, Inverness Registered Hypnotherapist for Inverness and the Highlands & Islands |
Hypnotherapy to help you with ......
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Hypnotherapy is generally accepted to be a quick and yet very successful way of managing stress and anxiety issues such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). But what exactly is GAD? Given the stresses of modern life, it's normal to feel anxious from time to time..... But people with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) suffer from persistent worry and tension that's much worse than the mild anxiety that most of us experience. If you suffer from extreme worry or stress that’s much more intense or persistent than the everyday anxiety that many people encounter, then you may be experiencing the onset of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Signs and symptoms of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) |
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GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder) is distinguished from the stress or anxiety that many of us experience by it's intensity and persistence. The high level or chronic state of anxiety associated with GAD can make even the most ordinary very activities difficult. People diagnosed as suffering from GAD will have experienced this extreme form of stress or anxiety for at least 6 months. |
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Are you more irritable than most people? |
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Do you find it difficult to relax or have a good night’s sleep? |
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Do you normally worry more than others about your finances, your health, friends or those close to you? |
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Do you tend to fret excessively about situations and circumstances even when everything appears to be going smoothly? |
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If you answered “Yes” to these questions and have had these symptoms for at least 6 months then you may have GAD. This anxiety disorder often accompanies depression and/or substance abuse. |
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If you have Generalised Anxiety Disorder you'll probably suffer from the emotional and mental symptoms as described above. You may also have some of the physical signs of GAD such as headaches, muscle weakness, muscle tension or exhaustion.
Have you done my stress test yet?
How widespread Is Generalised Anxiety Disorder?
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is thought to affect approximately 3 - 4% of the UK population at any given time. An estimated 4 million Americans aged 18-54 are sufferers (just under 3%)
Women are more likely to suffer from Generalised Anxiety Disorder than men. This extreme form of anxiety comes on gradually. It most often first occurs during adolescence or even earlier. However, it may start later in life as well.
What causes Generalised Anxiety Disorder?
There's no one cause of Generalised Anxiety Disorder. (GAD) but it appears to be more extreme during times of stress. It would seem that some families may be more susceptible to it than others.
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How is Generalised Anxiety Disorder treated? - Hypnosis and other treatments for GAD
Hypnotherapy is widely recognised as a fast and yet very effective way of dealing with anxiety issues such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Unfortunately, hypnotherapy isn't widely available on the NHS.
Most people begin to feel positive results after only one or two sessions of hypnotherapy and my other techniques although it may take longer to completely resolve your anxiety issues.
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Hypnosis is so powerful, because it deals with your mind..... And it's your mind that's responsible for your thoughts, your habits, your attitudes and your beliefs. Change your mind and you can do just about anything. That includes overcoming your anxiety.Your doctor may prescribe medication or a course of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT is normally a much longer process than hypnotherapy. CBT usually takes between 8 and 20 sessions.
If you're feeling stressed and think that you might have General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) you should consult your doctor. Hypnotherapy may be able to help you too.
Read more about how hypnosis and hypnotherapy can help you deal with anxiety >
Have you done my stress test yet?
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Please contact me to find out more about how hypnotherapy may be able to help you deal with your problem. |
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Or maybe you'd rather book a free introductory consultation to find out more about how hypnotherapy can help you? This gives you a chance to meet me and decide if we could work together. |