Will Hypnotherapy cure Social Phobia?!
Question:
Will Hypnotherapy cure Social Phobia?
My friend has social phobia and claustrophobia. He avoids many situations because they give him panic attacks and extreme anxiety. He is planning on spending almost $600 for four sessions of hypnotherapy to cure it. Will hypnotherapy cure this? I thought hypnotherapy was more for weight loss and smoking. I don't want him to spend $600 for nothing. Thanks!
Answers:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may help you learn to change your response to situations. Replacing negative thoughts with more positive ones can help you to control the fear. Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing may help. Assertiveness training may help you feel self-confident and less scared. Support groups are very helpful. Hypnosis can also be very helpful in treating phobias.
Antianxiety medicines are effective in treating social phobia. Some medicines used to treat depression have been found to be effective for social phobia and other anxiety disorders. Your health care provider will work with you to select the medicine which is most appropriate for your symptoms.