The Survival Guide - a blog to help you get through the challenges of everyday life.
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"I never thought that after 30 years of smoking, anything would work to help me quit! After one session with Rob I was a non smoker and still am... I have happily referred him to many of my friends."
- Benée Rubin
"Thank you so much Rob! I don't know how you did it but I feel as if a wave of happiness has come over me from this self help mp3, thanks again! "
- Justin
Manage Stress
On this site you will find many downloads that can help you manage stress. Some are deigned to help work in a general manner, and others are much more specific. Look through the titles to find the one that suits you best, however you should also remember that it's not just a matter of doing a little self hypnosis. There are many things you can do to help manage stress and improve the quality of your life.
Sometimes stress can lead to depression. It's important to be able to evaluate yourself for the signs of depression.
The video's below form a useful series that help clients keep focused. Watch them, and check back regularly for additions. The advice contained in these video counselling sessions is much the same as what you would get with a therapist in a session, usually just before beig hypnotised.
Check back regularly as we dop add video constantly.
The short film below is a great example of how outside stimuli can lift us. Have a look at it if you have time. It’s only ten minutes or so long.
Ultimate Hypnosis Downloads offers viable alternatives to anyone suffering from depression. Give me a call or request an appointment.
The Antidepressant Trap
The prescription of antidepressants seems to be the only solution offered by the medical profession. And yet there is no biological test for depression, and in many cases prescription is based on a fleeting knowledge of the patient gained from a consultation lasting less than ten minutes. To make matters worse, the addictive nature of antidepressants mimics the causes of depression during withdrawal from the drug – and so the patient is often left mistakenly believing that they need the pharmacy. Fortunately in some countries the authorities are re evaluating antidepressant usage. (To learn more about hypnotherapy and overcoming antidepressant usage click here).
In the UK The Lancet (the leading medical journal) expressed outrage that GlaxoSmithKline had issued an internal memo encouraging the ‘management of recent research data’ that showed Paxil was no more effective than a placebo in children. Subsequently the selective reporting of the performance of antidepressants has come under scrutiny. So much so that the prescription of antidepressants to children and adolescents is virtually illegal. Its use in adults is questionable at best. Increasingly the medical profession is becoming aware that antidepressants can in many (probably most) cases actually cause more problems than they solve. Addiction to antidepressants (tactfully rephrased as ‘dependence’ in the packaging) is now common place.
The book 'The Antidepressant Solution" By Dr. Glenmullen is a valuable read for anyone considering anti depressants. As with most things, self education is very valuable when listening to 'experts'. It's remarkable how a little common sense is often all that stands between you and a well meaning but dangerously blinkered professional causing lasting damage.
There are many alternatives to antidepressants. Hypnotherapy is one.
