Although I don’t specialize in tinnitus and hearing issues I have had been able to offer a number of clients a way to reduce the suffering. My latest client was a musician who was referred to me because he was suffering from tinnitus-like symptoms. The noise in his ears was getting in the way of his profession and his
The video below gives some quick tips for taking the fear out of a phobic reaction. Client question: Is there a way to desensitize myself from my phobic reactions to blood and needles? At work today a person came in with gauze and tape on their elbow. I felt that instant panic in the pit
As most of you who read my blog know, I have been writing my newest book on anxiety relief called “Quieting the Mind.” I’m planning on getting it ready for publication while I’m at the Writer’s Retreat in Costa Rica June 20 – July 10th. When the book is published you will have a
Directions for the “2 For 1 Exercise” This really powerful technique can be used to stop stress and anxiety that is caused in the cognitive part of the stress cycle. Cognitive exercises are used to change scary thoughts and negative predictions. If you have ever found yourself with your mind racing with thoughts about a possible
I received many questions from people who are struggling with sudden anxiety and fear that seems to “pops” in from out of the blue. Last year while I was at the Writers Retreat I created a video post to answer this question so I’m posting it again today. Click here to watch the video answer
CHANGING THE WORRY HABIT Stress, anxiety and reactions such as worry and fear can be caused in 3 different ways: 1. Scary thoughts that move through the mind. 2. Repressed emotions that are chained to present day events. 3. Bodily reactions such as a pounding heart, clenching stomach or muscle tension. There are many different
If you’ve been reading my posts in the last few weeks, you know that one of the goals I set for the New Year was to provide useful information for people who want to stop the distress of anxiety, fear, worry and panic. Each post starts with information I think you’ll find helpful.
Excerpt from Articles in the Quieting the Mind Series: Action Step Three: It is possible to learn to use your mind to stop uncomfortable, automatic reactions to stress. In this step and the ones to follow you’ll be learning how to use your mind in a very different way. One that creates feelings you want rather
Audrey Sussman PhD’s Quieting the Mind Series. It is possible to learn to use your mind to stop automatic reactions. In this article and the ones to follow you’ll be learning to use your mind in a very different way, one that creates feelings you want, rather than ones that cause fear, overwhelm, grief or
A. Feeling Panic, Worry, Fear or Anxiety: Start with these action steps: 1. Gather more information. 2. Recollect what was going on just before you felt the symptoms: fear, panic, worry, sadness, depression. Note for people who have sent in questions about the need to binge on food or alcohol. 3. It is
