Hypnotherapy and EFT for anxiety and depression?

3 Responses to “Hypnotherapy and EFT for anxiety and depression?”

1. librariangirl75 Says:
   July 19th, 2009 at 4:09 pm

   Different therapies work for different people, why do you feel you need to know the root cause? It may be better to just move forward, which seems to be what your therapist is suggesting.

   Before you spend any more money on therapy why not try joining Moodgym a free CBT you work through at your own pace and helps you to understand your thoughts and feelings http://www.moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome

   You could also get down to your local library & try some good books like:

   Overcoming Depression - a self help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques / Gilbert, Paul (2000)

   The anti-anxiety workbook: proven strategies to overcome worry, phobias, panic, and obsessions / by Martin M. Antony and Peter J. Norton (2009)

   Hope you feel better soon!
   References :

2. shaneris5 Says:
   July 19th, 2009 at 4:30 pm

   Depression often has medical causes, such as mineral, and/or vitamin deficiencies, which need to be corrected, or recovery will be necessarily limited. Ask yourself: "Why do I feel depressed, and when did I first start to feel this way: can I associate this with any recent change in my life?" (if so, it is probably reactive [situational] depression: counselling, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy may be indicated, but most of life’s adverse situations are resolved within 16 weeks, yet the medical criteria for depression, and the prescription of antidepressants is only 2 weeks!). Or, was it a more gradual thing, with no apparent cause? (a nutritional deficiency, hypothyroidism, environmental toxicity, or reactions to some medications, etc., becomes more likely as the cause). Antidepressants work quicker than the following; 2 - 6 weeks, but you may have to adjust dosage, or types. St. John’s wort helps most people; tolerance doesn’t develop, and the few side effects don’t occur often, and even then are normally not severe (neither should be relied on as a sole treatment).

   It doesn’t cause sleeping problems, or weight change, but usually takes at least 2, and generally 4 - 6 weeks to become effective, but can work quicker than antidepressants, sometimes. A recent, independent German double blind study showed it to be as effective as a commonly prescribed antidepressant, in cases of major depression, with far fewer side effects, and those were generally better tolerated, with a lower rate of discontinuation. Unlike antidepressants, where sexual dysfunction is a common side effect, it happens much more rarely with St. John’s wort (I have noticed no effect in this area). A multidimensional approach to treating depression without medication follows. All except for no. (7.) are safe to use with medication, but not St. John’s wort, because of interactions, and it’s sensible to check out anything else first with your doctor.

   (1.) Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily: (certified free of mercury) it is best if consumed with an antioxidant, such as an orange, or grapefruit, or their FRESHLY SQUEEZED juice. If vitamin E is added, it should be certified as being 100% from natural sources, or it may be synthetic: avoid it. In the winter months, if not getting sufficient daily exposure to strong light, see http://www.mercola.com/ SEARCHBAR: enter: "vitamin D3", & Go to a doctor and ask for a 25(OH)D, also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D, blood test. When you get the results, don’t follow the typical “normal” reference range, as these are too low. The OPTIMAL value that you’re looking for is 45-52 ng/ml (115-128 nmol/l)". The company which tests your levels has to be one of those using the correct form of test, and this topic is addressed via the searchbar at mercola.com - "vitamin D3; testing". Also take a vitamin B complex which is certified as being 100% of natural origin; a deficiency in vitamin B9 (folic acid, or folate) is known to cause depression. Around 30% - 40% of depressed people have low vitamin B12 levels. Depressed females using the contraceptive pill may benefit from vitamin B6 supplements.

   (2.) Work up slowly to at least 20 minutes of exercise, or 30 - 60 mns, 5 times weekly in daytime, outside. Too much exercise can cause stress, which isn’t wanted when dealing with depression. (3.) Occupational therapy (keeping busy allows little time for unproductive introspection, and keeps mental activity out of less desirable areas of the brain). (4.) Use daily, a relaxation method* and/or yoga*, and/or Tai Chi*.(5.) Initially, at least, some form of psychotherapy or counselling; later, perhaps either Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy, (a free E course in it is at: http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome ) or Rational Emotive Behavio(u)ral Therapy for, say, 6 months. (6.) Maintain a mood chart, and daily activities schedule**.
   References :
   (7.) As options, if desired, either a known, effective herbal remedy, such as St. John’s wort, (get a German variety, if possible; local ones may vary in effectiveness. Perika, and Kira brands have been recommended as being effective. Take with a meal) or supplements, such as SAMe, or Inositol (from vitamin and health food stores, some supermarkets, or mail order: view section 55). 80% of people in the Western world have low magnesium levels, and these are known to cause depression & anxiety. Try pharmacies & supermarkets for the magnesium supplement types shown in http://www.real-depression-help.com/ or magnesium chloride. Low levels of calcium, and potassium can also cause depression. Have your blood tested, and correct any deficiencies, preferably through improved nutrition. An improvement can be noticed in as little as a week, if a deficiency is the cause. Use iodised salt, as many people are deficient, adversely affecting thyroid function. View section 2, on the first 3 pages*, and also pages R**, C, I, and section 11, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris Choose to be optimistic, and maintain a positive attitude. Also see, as applicable, young women’s depression, page V: WOMEN TO WOMEN, teen depression, male depression, and eventually the rest of section 2. Take the depression quiz on page J, in section 2, at ezy build, below, and if positive, print, and see a doctor, to eliminate medical causes. Anxiety; see section 6; page N first, at ezy build.

3. o Says:
   July 19th, 2009 at 4:45 pm

   you dont need to feel disloyal, you need a new therapist, and i am giving a site below that is all about EFT and good therapists…it doesnt sound like he knows how to work EFT properly or you would all ready be over this
   depression is often caused by hormonal imbalances, and i am giving another site for that too, you can rebalance them yourself
   References :
   http://www.emofree.com
   http://www.feelingfff.com

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