Hypnosis and stress

free yourself from stress and burnout

In our modern lives, it's easy to get caught up in a spiral of constant stress.

Stress is a constant part of our lives, affecting 9 out of 10 people at some point in their lives. In 2023, more than 1 in 2 people in France and Switzerland reported experiencing chronic stress.

In our quest for professional success, family stability and personal growth, we often face demands and expectations which, instead of motivating us, become sources of fatigue and anxiety.

Between work, children, financial worries, and life changes (such as parenthood or expatriation), it can feel like we are always juggling without ever really managing to do it all. Expatriation adds extra layer of complexity: adapting to a new environment, a different language and unfamiliar routines. Far from family and friends, we may find ourselves lacking the emotional support needed to handle daily stress.

"Good" stress and "bad" stress

Stress a natural and essential defense mechanism of our body. By pushing us out of our comfort zone in a positive and constructive way, it helps us adapt, surpass ourselves and progress. It mobilizes our energy, stimulates us and drives us to take action.

However, while stress can be a valuable ally, it can also become toxic, weighing  heavily on our physical and mental resources.

"good" stress: a driving force for action and growth

★ IT'S TEMPORARY AND TARGETED: Stress arises in response to a specific challenge (an interview, a competition, an important project...) and disappears once the goal is achieved.

★ IT MOTIVATES US: It releases hormones like adrenalin, increasing focus and efficiency, and enabling us to perform at our best.

★ IT'S REWARDING: It brings personal satisfaction when the challenge is met, which can boost our self-esteem and encourage us to go further and aim higher.

"bad" stress: a draining, unbalancing burden

▼ IT'S CHRONIC: Stress settles in over time, is always present and can be triggered by even the smallest inconvenience.

▼ IT HOLDS US BACK: Instead of motivating us, it creates anxiety, indecision or even fear. It can paralyze us or lead us to adopt avoidance behaviors.

▼ IT AFFECTS OUR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH: If it persists, it can impact the body (muscle tension, sleep disorders, weakened immune system) as well as our mental health (irritability, depression, lack of energy).

RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS OF TOXIC STRESS

  • Your mind is filled with countless thoughts, like a radio stuck on multiple stations at once. You feel trapped, unable to find the pause button.

  • You struggle to concentrate and make even the simplest decisions. You forget important details and lose track of your thoughts.

  • You have trouble falling asleep and/or wake up in the middle of the night with intrusive thoughts. In the morning, you wake up exhausted, struggling to get out of bed, knowing that the day ahead will be a never-ending marathon.

  • You experience constant fatigue, muscular tension, headaches, palpitations... your body is sending you signals of overload and struggles to find a state of relaxation.

  • You often feel irritable, anxious, sad, or even powerlessin front of daily challenges.

If you recognize yourself in these symptoms, it's time to pay attention to the signals your body and mind are sending you.

When stress becomes constant, it can lead to deep physical and mental exhaustion.

how hypnosis can help: get rid of bad stress and (re)make good stress your ally

Together, we'll deactivate the toxic mechanisms of your stress response, making room for "good stress".

It may seem surprising and counter-intuitive, but chronic stress and burnout are often rooted in protective reflexes triggered by your unconscious mind.

Your unconscious mind's primary mission is to protect you (from failure, from the judgment of others, from an overload of responsibilities...). However, it sometimes reacts like a hypersensitive alarm.

Imagine your mind as a constantly boiling pot: your overheated unconscious keeps the fire burning, even when it's no longer necessary. With hypnosis, we'll gradually turn down this fire, helping you regain a healthy and beneficial level of stress response.

Your mind will learn to distinguish between moments when stress is helpful and those when it becomes excessive, restoring a natural balance and a lasting state of well-being.

In just a few sessions, hypnotherapy helps you build resilience, move forward serenely and welcome every challenge as an opportunity to grow, free from the exhaustion of chronic stress.

frequently asked questions

  • The number of sessions varies for each person, depending on the origin of the symptoms and the time needed to address the underlying layers.

    The number of sessions varies for each person, depending on the origin of the symptoms and the time needed to address the underlying layers.

    In general, 4 to 6 sessions of support will enable you to see deep, lasting changes and free yourself from stress.

    However, you'll feel the calming effects of hypnotherapy from the very first session.

  • Yes, hypnotherapy can be effective even if other methods haven't worked.

    It works differently by targeting the subconscious, where the root causes of stress often lie.

    This unique approach can unlock inner resources that you may not have accessed with other techniques.

  • Yes, hypnosis is a particularly suitable approach for chronic stress, even when it has been present for years.

    By working directly with the unconscious, hypnotherapy helps to break down deeply ingrained stress mechanisms and create new patterns of relaxation and serenity, regardless of your stress history.

  • Hypnosis is a complementary method that can be highly effective in combination with other approaches (such as cognitive therapy, relaxation techniques or medical treatments if prescribed).

    It helps address the root causes of stress, but it's important to discuss your approach with a healthcare professional if you're already undergoing treatment, so that hypnotherapy can be optimally integrated into your care pathway.