If you wonder whether hypnosis for social anxiety can help you, or think that hypnosis is some strange, woo-woo technique, let me ask you this:
Did you know that your conscious mind is just the tip of an iceberg when it comes to the way you perceive and react to everything surrounding you?
Wouldn’t it be a massive waste of potential to disregard your subconscious and not use it into your advantage?
Hypnosis and self-hypnosis are some of the best techniques to reprogram your subconscious mind quickly and efficiently.
Now, by “quickly”, I don’t mean one hour or one day, even though some people do get life-changing results after just one session with a therapist.
However, positive results within a month are very common. One month is relatively quick when you consider all of the years you’ve wasted struggling with social anxiety without finding a way out.
For me, practicing self-hypnosis for social anxiety was life-changing. While some people are more susceptible to hypnosis than others, I am sure it can be a great benefit to most.
It was with self-hypnosis I first discovered that true peace is within me and within all of us. I realized that we just have to reconnect with that peace.
Tapping into that serenity is like finding a safe place inside of you that has always been, and always will be there, regardless of whether you feel it in any given moment.
While there are a lot of misconceptions about hypnosis being a strange mind-controlling or ineffective technique, it’s actually a serious, science-based and proven therapeutic method.
It is one of the several methods for overcoming social phobia that I describe in more detail in my guide “Bye Bye, Social Anxiety”.
Here’s an excerpt from my guide that lists some of the most common misconceptions about hypnosis:
When you are in the state of hypnosis as part of a hypnotherapy, you are NOT:
· unconscious
· unaware of your surroundings and what is going on
· in a state you can’t control
· able to do something you do not want
· under complete control of the therapist or the voice on a tape
· in a supernatural or occult state
· asleep
· in any kind of danger of staying stuck in it
· unable to get out of it at any moment you would like
Hypnosis can be described as a high focus on a certain subject (positive suggestions, for example) while in a state of deep relaxation.
It’s usually coupled with a relaxation technique. So in the worst case scenario, you get the benefit of relaxing your body and mind, which still sounds pretty good to me!
My self-hypnosis practice was inspired by the one described in books “The Subconscious Mind: A Source of Unlimited Power” by Erhard F. Freitag and “The Power of Your Subconscious Mind” by Joseph Murphy. Two books I wholeheartedly recommend. Both authors were among the leading authorities and pioneers in the field of hypnosis and New Thought.
Would you rather explore a more modern approach to hypnosis, and prefer listening to audio sessions than reading a book?
Check out the downloads and courses available at the number one page for hypnosis downloads on the internet. They are created and led by registered and experienced hypnotherapists Mark Tyrrell and Roger Elliott.
I have listened to some of their sessions related to overcoming social anxiety and highly recommend their products.
On their other website Uncommon Help, I also often find different and original explanations of important concepts.
Let me know your thoughts and questions on hypnosis for social anxiety in the comments below!
I like how you point out that when you’re hypnotized you can still control yourself, can’t get stuck in it, and aren’t asleep. I’ve been really stressed for quite some time. My anxiety has always been there in the back of my mind, and I want to get rid of it. I should download something that’ll get me in a state of hypnosis to help ease my anxiety.
Hi Amanda, I have found hypnosis to be extremely beneficial when dealing with anxiety and stress. Definitely worth a try!
What I found useful was how you said that although hypnosis might not work for some, those who were able to go through with successfully will find it highly beneficial. I’m not sure how I’ll be able to tell if I’m susceptible to hypnosis or not, but I sure am willing to give it a try. I can’t say that I have depression, but I feel like I’m getting there slowly. It all started when my pet cat and younger sister passed away almost at the same time. Stopping it before it affects the way I live was the only thing that I can think of right now. Hopefully, hypnosis will work in my case. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Julius, I’m so sorry for your loss. While a period of grief is natural, it’s important to address the consequences of a trauma as soon as possible, especially if (after the natural grieving period) we notice that it might affect our everyday functioning in unconstructive ways. Normally people notice beneficial effects of hypnosis within three weeks of regular daily practice, but often even sooner than that. Like I said in the article, even if hypnosis doesn’t have the desired effect on you, you get the benefit of relaxation, which is still very beneficial and important for a calm mind 🙂
I am glad you explained that hypnotherapy is combined with a relaxation technique. My mom is thinking of going to a hypnotherapist because she heard they can help with anxiety. Thanks for the information on how hypnotherapy can help social anxiety.
Hi Sutton, thanks for your comment and all the best for your mom! Hypnotherapy can be extremely efficient for dissolving anxiety.
Thank you for explaining that when you are under hypnosis you are not unconscious or under the control of a therapist. My brother has had social anxiety his whole life. He doesn’t like medication, but maybe he’ll like hypnosis.
Here’s a very inspiring article from my fellow blogger who had severe social anxiety and was cured by hypnosis: https://freefromsocialanxiety.com/how-i-overcame-social-anxiety-in-just-one-hour/
I’m not saying it works so quickly every time but it’s worth giving hypnotherapy a shot.
I’ve was diagnosed with anxiety by my psychiatrist, that’s why I’ve been looking for ways on how I can further help myself. I never knew that hypnosis is a serious science-based and proven therapeutic technique in addressing anxiety. Also, it surprises me that it is also one of the methods used in overcoming social phobia.
Hypnosis can help dissolve anxiety tremendously and can also help with practically anything, even for treatment of physical illnesses, since our state of mind influences our physical bodies too.
I loved reading that during hypnosis, you are conscious, in control, and focusing while relaxing. My oldest daughter struggles with some phobias and is looking for an alternative treatment. I’ll see if she’d be interested in finding a hypnotherapist in Florida to try and help with her fears.