General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterised by excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational worry about everyday things, which is disproportionate to the actual source of worry. This excessive worry often interferes with daily functioning, as people suffering with GAD typically catastrophise , anticipate disaster, and are overly concerned about everyday matters such as health issues, money , family problems, or work difficulties. People will often develop a variety of physical symptoms, including fatigue , headaches , muscle tension, muscle aches , difficulty swallowing , trembling , twitching , irritability , sweating , and hot flushes.

How Hypnotherapy can help

Hypnotherapy can help people suffering from GAD. This involves working with the client to understand how thoughts and feelings influence behaviour and educating the unconscious mind to respond more calmly and rationally to stressful situations. The goal of the therapy is to change negative thought patterns that lead to the client's anxiety, replacing them with positive, more realistic ones. Regular practice of self-hypnosis and meditation can also be very beneficial in aiding relaxation. By helping the sufferer to adopt more positive ways of thinking and acting, hypnotherapy can significantly improve quality of life.