Anxiety Control Center

Each day I receive emails from people who are seeking help with anxiety, depression, worry and feeling stuck.  I usually write back to each person individually, but since so many are asking similar questions I’ve decided to post excerpts of some of the questions and answers.  Please continue to write and I’ll answer in a post as well as directly to your email.

Question:
Hello Audrey,
My name is ______, I’ve been suffering with anxiety my whole life.  Over the past 5 years I’ve gone from one therapist to another. In the past year I did find  a therapist that  has been helpful at times. But,  it hasn’t seemed to cease my constant negative thinking patterns, and negative thoughts.  I continue to have anxiety and panic attacks.  I’ve tried medication for about a year it seemed to work at first then the panic came back even worse.  I’ve been off med’s  for about 8 months now and I do not wish to ever take medication again.

I want to find a way that I could overcome my anxiety for good, without the aid of medications. I got one of your cards somewhere and I saw it said relief without medication.   I read about your Transformation System that includes 2 types of  hypnotherapy and its success with those that have various anxiety disorders. I’m reaching out to you to see if this could possibly be something that would be helpful for me.

I appreciate your time!

Answer from Audrey
I’m so happy that you found your way to the Anxiety Control Center.

There is a way to get lasting  relief from anxiety, worry, fear, negative thinking and old reactions that aren’t working for you.  Many people find their way to the Anxiety Control Center after they have tried all types of  other therapy, and/or medication.

Many come to one of our offices saying our Transformation System for relief is their last hope.

Here is the  wonderful news, our clients have been successful in getting relief from anxiety, worry, depression, overwhelm, procrastination, grief and fear.

We get letters, and postcards telling us “I’ve gotten my life back”  thank you for helping me find myself again.

The Transformation System we use at the Anxiety Control Center works. We’ve been helping people for over 30 years for any issues that make a person feel stuck.  So, yes there is hope for you too.  Even if you are skeptical, as long as you are curious and are willing to keep an open mind,  you too can learn to use your own mind in a new way.  One that enhances you -  instead of  “taking you down.”

I do believe that insight and talk therapy are very useful,  but I’ve found that anxiety issues need more than just insight or medication.

When you learn to change negative “programming” at the root of anxiety reactions,  it is possible to get lasting relief.

Even if you are feeling frustrated, angry and even hopeless, this can work for you.   You too can blossom into your true potential as issues and old “junk” is released.

Please call if you would like more information, to join our online coaching community or to set up an appointment.  I’m so very glad you’ve found us and reached out for help.

Audrey

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The Transformation System™ was originally created to relieve panic and phobia and over time we have found that it also works in re-programming other distressing emotions such as depression, sadness, grief, self-doubt, fear and anger.  Over time we have added new techniques to this system so people can get relief from Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Migraines.  The results people get sometimes seems to be instantaneous.

When people first learn that hypnotic techniques are part of the system they have a number of different reactions, ranging from excitement about trying something new, to skepticism and even fear.

In talking to many people I have found that much of the fear about hypnosis comes from misconceptions gotten from movies and stage hypnosis shows.  In both movies and shows the hypnotist seems to have some sort of magical power and can control the hypnotic “subjects.”   An old movie many people bring up, had a  man named Svengali who was able to use hypnosis to get women to do his bidding.  This movie caused many people to believe and fear that posthypnotic suggestions would make them do something they wouldn’t want to do.

This is not how hypnosis really works.  In reality, therapeutic hypnosis is not about taking control but giving back power and choice to the individual.  Although posthypnotic suggestions do trigger a response after the trance state, a person will only act on the suggestions if it fits with who they are.

Hypnotic suggestions not acceptable to a person’s unconscious will eventually be undone even if they were to be accepted at first.  Of course, with hypnosis it is most important to feel comfortable with the person doing the hypnotic work.

I’ve put together a few things to consider when choosing your hypnotherapist.  Of course we hope you will choose one of our therapists at the Anxiety Control Center, but no matter who you choose we hope the following tips are of help.

One of the most important things once you choose your hypnotherapist is to make sure that you and your therapist are clear about the goals you want to achieve.  Goals need to be set, before any work is done.

The following are some questions you might want to ask when deciding on a hypnotherapist
1. Ask where they received their training
2. Make sure they are at least board certified
3. It is a good sign if they have at least a master’s in a health related field,
4. If they don’t have at least a master’s degree ask if they are supervised by someone who does.
5. Once you have decided on a hypno-therapist you can ask to experience a MINI-trance. A mini-trance is, a brief trance session, you can be fully awake and aware during this; you can even have your eyes open.   It is a great way to get comfortable with hypnosis.
6.  Why I recommend using hypnosis.
a.  Using a light trance state opens your mind to information not available in the ordinary conscious state.
b.  A hypnotic or trance state also lets you tap into the healing power of your own unconscious mind.
c.  In the trance state you can release old emotions and re-program new more beneficial patterns of behavior.

So, if fear ever stops you from doing something, if you have self-doubt, are suffering with panic or anxiety you will find that hypnosis is a quick, lasting way to get rid of these limits.   For 2 easy to learn hypnotic techniques

go to the box on the upper right of this screen
put you name and email can click on the sign in here tab.

these 2 MIND CALMING Exercises
will be available for a LIMITED time, so be sure to get them now.

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Would you like to get rid of fear or anxiety just by snapping your fingers?  Well it can be almost that fast when you learn to use the power of your own mind.   The Transformation System created at the Anxiety Control Center has been helping people to tap into their own innate power to heal for over 25 years.

The Transformation System™ was originally created to relieve panic and phobias, and over time we have found that it also works in re-programming other distressing emotions such as depression, sadness, grief, self-doubt, fear and anger.  Over time we have experimented and added new techniques to this system, people can get relief from Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Migraines.  The results people get sometimes seem to be instantaneous.   More to come tomorrow.

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Dear Friends,

Whenever I tell people I work at the Anxiety Control Center, the usual comment I hear is, “We can really use your help.”  So it’s obvious that stress and anxiety is familiar to most people.

When I mention that I am a Board Certified Hypnotist, the responses get really interesting.  Invariably, someone will ask if I can make them bark like a dog or do something they don’t want to.

Even after 25 years in practice it still delights me when my clients are amazed at the changes they are able to make.   One of my clients described her experience using the Transformation System as “totally life changing.”  She realized that she was in a trance state, and yet was also awake and aware as she  transformed a traumatic, painful event into one that no longer sparked any reaction. I believe that one of  the best parts of using  Ericksonian Hypnosis is that you are an active part of the process of change.   When you use the Transfromation System you need to be aware so you can tap into your own creative healing source.

Hypnosis has been around for centuries, many times it has been surrounded by mystery. One important part of my therapeutic work (and in all of my books) is to take the mystery out of hypnosis, and make it easy for anyone to use.  Therefore I have written a number of easy to follow books on the subject. And at times I get wonderful notes from people telling me of their new found freedom,  without having to see a therapist. using techniques I teach in e-seminars and books.  Some people find it easier to tap into the vast resources of their own unconscious mind,  by listening to directions given on my CD’s.   For trauma and other deeply repressed emotional issues it is wise to have the expertise of a therapist trained in these methods.

Most people experience the hypnotic state in their every day lives, for it is a naturally occurring state. Awhile back when I lived in New York, I would take the train to work everyday. Many times I would fall asleep and then be amazed when I would wake up one stop before I would have to get off the train. What I didn’t know then was that this was a sort of hypnotic state, where my unconscious mind was taking care of things while my conscious mind was in a sleepy state.

You can use this information to develop yourself into the person you want to be, increase your choices in life, and remove self-imposed limitations. My hypnotic advice to you is to be eager to discover how you’ll change comfortable in the coming weeks after using these techniques.

Wishing you well,

Audrey Sussman, PHD, LCSW, NBCCH, CSL

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DO YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS?

Irritability   Tension   Headaches

Upset Stomach     Rapid Heartbeat

Difficulty Breathing    Excessive    Worry Fatigue

Sleep Disturbances

At the Anxiety Control Center, we have developed an exciting program specialized to relieve panic, anxiety, and health issues such as migraines and irritable bowel syndrome. Clients have achieved lasting transformations with this  program which uses a combination of hypnosis, NLP, cognitive and behavioral techniques.

How to use this website to get information:

Look at the right side of this page. You will see
starting at the top right side of this page :

* A place where you can sign up for your own copy of two mind calming exercises.

* Under that are posts that change weekly.   By clicking on any post you can see what our hypno-therapists are discussing that week.  It will range from  getting relief from anxiety, to  using hypnosis and the power of your own mind, as well as random thoughts we feel are valuable.

This is also the space where we answer questions people send in.  If you have questions click here and send them to us, we do not use your name when we post our answers.

* Continue to scroll down and you will find the pages.  These pages remain there for you to look at anytime you desire. Use the pages to get a better idea of some of the effective techniques you can use to improve your life!   Below is a quick index to the Anxiety Control Center pages which are displayed on the right side of this page.  Go to the right of this page and click on any post to get the information.

Change Stress Patterns                                                        Mind-Body Connection

Our Staff                             Sleep Aid About Anxiety Control Center

Halt Fear, Panic, Phobias                New Powerful Attitudes

Cope with Dental Phobias Worry Busters

Change your Life                              Contact Audrey

Warning Signs of Stress

Testimonials:

“Irritable Bowel Syndrome controlled my life for over 20 years. Panic attacks brought me to therapy. I learned skills that enabled me to do things I had never dared before. The panic is gone. The IBS is under control.” K.C.

“When I started therapy, I was completely drained of energy. I was truly amazed at how energized I felt after using a Positive Future Image.” M.H.

“When I first started learning these techniques, I was very doubtful they would work for me. I was delightfully amazed when I was able to use these skills to get rid of migraine headaches.” M.G.

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You’ve asked for a special workshop just for teens and we heard you.

Join us for a Free Preview of this New Workshop
for Teens suffering with Panic

On Tuesday, June 30, 2009 if you are in the Cherry Hill, NJ area,
come and meet Tish Schuman LPC, CMH, NCC,
one of our specially trained Hypno-therapists.

Tish has been using the Transformation System developed at the
Anxiety Control Center to help people gain instant relief from
anxiety and panic for over 12 years.
She will be available to teach and to answer your questions  personally.

Experience some of the state of the art techniques we use to help our clients
get relief from fear of flying, phobias, test anxiety and procrastination.
Everyone will go home with something they can use right away.

Would you like to get detailed instructions
for two powerful techniques to stop stress today?

Just fill in your name and email in the box at the right
and they will be emailed to you immediately.

Please click here for dates and more details
on the life changing workshop for teens.

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