Can You Get In Touch With That Old Fear of Storms?

There is a lot of advice out there about how to overcome a Fear of Storms.  Most of it involves taking a more logical approach to learning about weather patterns and safety precautions.  Now, I’m not against information.  Being able to look an irrational fear in the face and understand what is really going on can be very helpful.

The problem is that old subconscious reaction is powerful and the subconscious does not always respond to rational explanations.  You see all of our old behavior has positive intentions.  As strange as it may sound, that irrational fear really wants you to feel safe.  It has just created a response to a situation that is no longer useful to you.  And that may be causing you plenty of unwanted stress and anxiety every time it rains.

The way out of your fear of storms is to get in touch with that fear.  The way to get in touch with your fear of storms is to become aware of what it feels like physically.  Is it heavy or light?  Does have energy or movement?  Maybe even notice if it has a shape or a color.  You see that physical sensation you’re feeling is your subconscious mind communicating with you.  And when you get in touch with the qualities of that sensation then you are creating rapport with your subconscious mind.

Now that you know what your fear of storms feels like and what it looks like you can begin to ask it some important questions.  “What do you want for me?” is a good place to start.  We have four basic needs – control, security, approval and separateness.  And all of our negative emotions come from a desire to fulfill one of these needs.  So ask your fear – “is this a need for control, security, approval or separateness?” and see what it has to say.

It will certainly transform your fear of storms if you understand that it is really a need for control or a need for security.  That is something you can take action on and really begin to transform.

If you want to lose that fear forever, then you should check out our newest hypnosis mp3 download Eye of the Storm, Fear of Storms Hypnosis.

 

 

Having a phobia of storms can be a serious problem.  You can feel anxiety based on weather reports, anticipation of thunderstorms, and even a flash of lightening.  Whole seasons can be filled with fear and anxiety.

That's why we created our newest hypnosis mp3 download Eye of the Storm, Fear of Storms Hypnosis.  And we really went out of our way to make sure that your fears are gone for good!  We even included one of the most powerful NLP processes for overcoming fears and phobias - the fast phobia cure.

So check it out now!  And let that old anxiety be a thing of the past.

Los Angeles Specialist on Fears and Phobias-Matthew Walters, C.Ht.

Guiding people to discover their innate power within is what really motivates DFC co-founder Matthew Walters.  “I believe that there is really nothing wrong with any of us; nothing that stops us from achieving whatever we desire except our own belief in our perceived limitations.  These beliefs color our view of the world.  Literally we see the world as we believe it to be.”  Read on to hear about a powerful offer that Matthew has for all of you.  

Matthew’s practice of yoga and meditation were the first step in overcoming his limiting story, but it wasn’t until he discovered hypnosis that he discovered just how powerful our beliefs could be.  In fact he was so impressed, he ended a 15-year career in the Entertainment Industry and started learning these powerful techniques so that he could help others.

Matthew uses hypnosis, NLP, Therapeutic Imagery and other tools for quickly transforming emotions and behavior.  Being a practical person, he focuses on approaches that get results quickly.  He also asks a lot of his clients, knowing that everyone has to take responsibility for their own change.

Matthew currently assists creative artists and entrepreneurs overcome stress, anxiety and overwhelm at his office in Beverly Hills and over the phone.  He has appeared on the USA Network among other TV and radio appearances.

Special Offer

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Send an email to matthew@downloadsforchange.com with the title “Strategy Session”.  Include in the email your name, phone number, email address and answer to the question – “What limitations stop you from experiencing joy in your relationships?”  By sending this email you agree to be added to Matthew’s email list.

“I can never see a spider without going nuts!”  Cierra

In doing research for arachnophobia for our new hypnosis mp3 program Overcoming Spider Phobia, I came across some really eye opening statements by people who suffer from this fear.  Imagine if you felt an overwhelming, often paralyzing fear of a creature that is so small and fragile you could easily crush it with your shoe.

“I always get the feeling they're crawling all over me and I can't move or sleep, its driving me crazy ugh I hate spiders.”  Sam

What’s so interesting is how few spiders are actually poisonous to humans and how rare those poisonous spiders are.  The most famous of the poisonous spiders (Black Widows and Brown Recluse spiders) are notoriously shy and non-aggressive.  No human being has ever been officially recorded as having died as the result of a 'tarantula' bite.

“I have a huge fear of spiders! This might sound stupid but I can't even touch a picture of a spider. It gets so bad that whenever I come to contact with spiders I can't breathe or even move, my mom or someone has to remove the spider and I have to calm myself down until I can breathe again. I can't stop thinking about them. Sometimes I can't sleep at night.”  Rebecca

You could say it is the appearance of spiders that make them so fearful to us.  However, many insects are more strange and dangerous looking and some reptiles appear downright hostile towards humans.  There has never even been a documented case of spider attempting to kill and eat a human.  Most spiders’ bites aren’t powerful enough to even break through human skin.

“The random fear that a spider might be present, I find, often hits me when I'm turning on water for a shower - when I straighten to pull back the curtain I often get a very strong pang of anxiety that I have only been able to associate with my fear of spiders.”  BM

Psychologists have traced a fear of spiders to the Middle Ages, when it was believed that spiders carried the Black Plague and other deadly diseases.  If a spider was found in water, it was believed that the water was poisoned and undrinkable.  A spider found crawling across a plate of food would cause the food to be thrown out.  Ironically, many South American and Asian cultures consider spiders to be very tasty and include them in many different meals.

“This is ruining my life! I eat, sleep, think spiders. I inspect every space I move in, I am scared when I wake up to put my feet down, if I do see a spider at home, I avoid that area for weeks, unless it is killed, I don't go to certain holiday venues due to previous sighting of spiders . . . I can't touch a magazine with pictures of spiders, I can't watch TV programs about spiders, discussions about spiders make me hiperventilate - in short, I have a 24hr fear of seeing, or touching a spider!”  Hanlie

So what has caused all of this paralyzing fear?  Why are these people and many others so afraid of this tiny creature that keeps your home free of other pesky insects?  Usually a fearful event in childhood involving a spider can create a phobic reaction.  Sometimes that original event has been forgotten, but its effects are still felt very acutely.  It seems as if we have an almost instinctual fear of other predators in the animal kingdom, even it that predator has no desire or ability to see us as prey.

However these fears began, they can be quickly and easily overcome.  This is not to diminish the nature of the fear as much as magnify the power of the mind.  We can quickly and easily create new neural pathways and therefore new emotional reactions.  Imagine being able to feel confident or even indifferent to the presence of a spider in your environment.  That is the outcome after using our new hypnosis mp3 program, Overcoming Spider Phobia.  We have included the most advanced and effective hypnosis and NLP tools available to quickly transform your fear of spiders and allow you to get back to enjoying your life fully.

So if you or anyone you know identifies with the quotes above take action and see what it feels like to have your emotions under control and your life back.

We’ve just launched our Arachnophobia hypnosis mp3 program (Overcoming Spider Phobia). This powerful new hypnosis mp3 program features 6 process tracks to get you to quickly and easily overcome your fear -plus a bonus affirmation track to keep you focused throughout the day.  Within those 6 process tracks, we have provided powerful hypnosis and NLP tools for releasing yourself from that old reaction forever.  Isn’t it time that you stopped allowing yourself to be controlled by such a tiny, fragile creature?

Conventional wisdom says that overcoming phobias is difficult.  We work tirelessly to dispel that myth.  Most phobias are uncontrollable emotional reactions to external circumstances.  Sometimes the originating even is remembered (usually from childhood).  Others just seem t have always been there, with no inciting event.  However your fears developed, your subconscious mind and your body are attempting to protect you from a perceived danger by triggering a fight flight response to some external trigger.  Sometimes seeing a picture of that spider or even thinking of them can cause you to feel anxiety.

Most people don’t realize how easily and quickly these reactions can be unraveled and deprogrammed from the body.  When seeing clients in our offices, we can defuse most common fears in less than 30 minutes (sometimes as short as 10 minutes).  Fortunately for you, we’ve included all of these powerful techniques in all of our fear and phobia programs.  We've also included our Lifestyle Action Steps that give you great conscious actions you can take to overcome that fear forever.  That’s why we are so comfortable recommending this program to anyone who wants to let go of that old fear and start living their life to the fullest.

Check out this fear of spiders hypnosis mp3 program here.  You can also check out other fear and phobia products here.  Whatever you decide to do, there are no longer any excuses for you to delay your desire to enjoy your life to its fullest today.

Our Fear of Bees program (Stop and Smell the Flowers) is now launched just in time for summer. We are so excited about this new hypnosis mp3 program because it features 6 process tracks to get you to quickly and easily over your fear -plus a bonus affirmation track to keep you focused throughout the day.  Within those 6 process tracks, we have provided powerful hypnosis and NLP tools for releasing yourself from that old reaction forever.  So that you can get outside and enjoy yourself to the fullest, jump on this new program.

Common wisdom says that phobias are difficult to overcome.  One of the focuses of our hypnosis practices is to dispel that myth.  Most phobias are instantaneous emotional reactions to external circumstances.  Some come from a remembered event (usually from childhood).  Others just seem to be have always been there, with no inciting event.  However your fears developed, your subconscious mind and your body attempt to protect you from a perceived danger by triggering a fight flight response to some external trigger.  Maybe seeing something, hearing a noise or even just thinking about the fear can cause the response.

What most people don’t realize is how easily and quickly these reactions can be unraveled and deprogrammed from the body.  In session, we can defuse most common fears in less than 30 minutes (sometimes as short as 10 minutes).  We’ve included all of these powerful techniques in all of our fear and phobia programs.  We've also included our Lifestyle Action Steps that give you great conscious actions you can take to overcome that fear forever.  That’s why we are so comfortable recommending this program to anyone who wants to let go of that old fear and start living their life to the fullest.

Check out this fear of bees hypnosis mp3 program here.  You can also check out other fear and phobia products here.  Whatever you decide to do, there are no longer any excuses for you to delay your desire to enjoy your life to its fullest today.

Why Hypnosis mp3 Download Programs are the Most Effective Treatment for Fear of Heights

Fear of heights (acrophobia) can be a severely limiting condition and can cause a sufferer to make drastic changes in his/her lifestyle in order to avoid feeling it.  That is why we are excited about our new hypnosis mp3 program, The View From Up Here.  This program is fast, effective and a lot of fun to complete.  Let’s compare that to other techniques available for this phobia.

1.  The first approach is a behavioral approach called desensitization.  Basically the client is gradually exposed to the fearful situation in small steps from the least fearful situation to the most fearful. This allows you to overcome the fear incrementally. With acrophobia, this can begin by viewing a picture taken from a great height, or mentally visualizing different situations involving heights. Then the treatments gradually progresses to low stools, glass elevators, etc., eventually looking over the edge from a high place.  Relaxation techniques are used at each step.  This can be a very time consuming process and requires the sufferer to travel to each of the different locations.

2.  The second approach is immersion.  The client is exposed to the biggest fear without gradual steps.  After surviving their worst fear, any other fear seems insignificant.  The idea is that a fear reaction does not last forever and as you sit at the top of the skyscraper eventually the fear will wear itself out.  Not recommended for anyone with a heart condition or other medical problems that will be aggravated by sustained stress.  Also, I can imagine that if you have a fear of heights, then you really wouldn’t want to stand at the top of a skyscraper.

3.  Medication, besides being expensive over time, also has side effects and can be addictive.  Tranquilizers and anti-anxiety drugs do not deal with the specific fear only some of the symptoms.

Hypnosis mp3 download programs for Fear of Heights however do not have these same limitations.  The results usually happen quickly and don’t require you to leave the comfort of your own home-that is until you’re ready to experience your new found confidence.  There is no traumatic exposure, only the joy of standing at the top of the mountain and enjoying the view.  And while they may be addictive, it is the best kind of addiction, one the makes you feel great and empowers you.

HYPNOSIS VIDEO BLOG

Fear of Flying (pt. 2 of 3)

Turbulence

Our hypnotherapy clients who suffered from a fear of flying often spoke to us about Turbulence.  So this hypnosis video blog post is all about laughing at turbulence.  Is it OK if we get a little silly?  Is it alright if we laugh in the face of that old fear?  Can we have some fun while making change in our lives?  Let's do it.

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Turbulence Fun Fact:
The Federal Aviation Administration requires that all planes be tested for wing flexibility.  You see, the wings of a plane naturally flex when gusts of wind come along, because it makes for a smoother flight.  Those little flexes are rarely noticed by the passengers, until turbulence comes along and makes the wings work a bit harder. 

The minimum required wing flexibility in these FAA tests is set so high that if you multiplied the most wing-flex that's ever been needed to make it through actual in-flight turbulence SEVEN TIMES OVER, you would start to reach it.  And that's the minimum!  Some planes are built with even greater flexibility, like the Boeing 777 in the video.

So what can you do to overcome fear of flying?

From the first post in this series, you already know that one way to stabilize your emotions through turbulent times is by having the nutritional support that helps your body feel calm. 

That's a great start.  The other tips offered in the video above are: 

1.  Sleep on the plane - some people seem to have struggled with this, but there are so many ways you can make it easier.  First of all, bring a full-size pillow on board with you and dress with layers so that you'll always be at the right temperature.  Then, bring along your iPod and load it up with some really soothing music (there is a form of music that creates calm and deep states of meditation - which is a great lead-in to sleep - called Entrainment Music.  It's fantastic!)  Learning to relax the body using self-hypnosis is also great.  Check out our free Stress Buster mp3, which teaches you exactly how to do that!

2.  Make a game out of it - we here at Downloads For Change love to have fun while we're creating change in our lives.  Why not?  It doesn't immediately diminish those fearful feelings because you're thinking about laughing at them . . . or does it?  Let's play a game with turbulence, and then you can comment on the blog to tell us how it went, OK?  Be sure that you ask for "the rest of the can" if you're on an airline that only serves you one cup.  That way, if turbulence comes along, you can quickly fill up your cup, start smiling, and then hold the cup out in front of you and see if you can go the entire time without spilling a drop.  Silly, right?  It works! 

The Lifestyle Action Steps that come as a bonus with all of our hypnosis mp3 audio downloads are full of more fun and creative ways to create the life you're choosing to live now.

Thanks for reading, thanks for commenting, and let us know how we can help out even more!

The DFC Team of Hypnosis Specialists