Hypnosis and stress.
free yourself from stress and overwhelm.
Stress is everywhere in our lives.
Stress affects neraly 9 out of 10 people at some point in their lives. In 2023, more than 1 in 2 people in Europe reported experiencing chronic stress.
As we strive for professional success, family stability and personal growth, we often face pressures and expectations that, rather than motivating us, become sources of exhaustion and anxiety.
Between work, children, financial concerns and life changes (such as becoming a parent or moving abroad), it can feel like we are running all the time but never catching up. Expat life adds an extra layer: we have to adapt to a new environment, a new language and new social norms. Being far from family and friends, can also mean missing the emotional support we need to cope with everyday stress.
Stress also affects children: hypnosis for kids can help them name and understand their emotions, handle school-related challenges or sleep issues, and regain a sense of calm and inner security.
IN OUR MODERN LIVES, IT'S EASY TO GET CAUGHT IN A SPIRAL OF CONSTANT STRESS.
Good stress & bad stress
Stress is a natural and essential defense response. When it pushes us out of our comfort zone in a positive and constructive way, it helps us adapt, grow and move forward. It activates our energy, stimulates us and drives us to take action.
However, while stress can be a valuable ally, it can also become toxic, draining our physical and mental resources.
"good" stress: a driver for action and growth
★ IT'S TEMPORARY AND SPECIFIC: Good stress shows up in response to a particular challenge (a job interview, a competition, an important project...) and disappears once the goal is achieved.
★ IT MOTIVATES US: It releases hormones like adrenaline, which boost concentration and effectiveness, allowing us to perform at our best.
★ IT'S REWARDING: It brings a sense of accomplishment and personal satisfaction once the challenge is met, strengthening self-confidence and encouraging us to go further.
"bad" stress: a chronic draining burden
▼ IT BECOMES CHRONIC: This type of stress settles in over time, is always there 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 push us towards avoidance behaviors.
▼ IT AFFECTS OUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH: When it persists, it can affect our 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 crowded with too many thoughts, like a radio tuned to several stations at the same time. You feel trapped, unable to find the pause button.
You struggle to concentrate and make decisions even the simplest ones. 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're exhausted, already anticipating that the day ahead will be a never-ending marathon.
You experience constant fatigue, muscle tension, headaches or heart palpitations. Your body is sending clear signals of overload and struggles to find a state of relaxation.
You're on edge. You often feel irritable, anxious, sad, or even powerless when facing daily challenges.
Constant stress can lead to deep physical and emotional exhaustion. To release accumulated tension and soothe the mind, Chi Nei Tsang massage is an ideal complement to hypnotherapy. It helps to ease the abdomen - the emotional center of the body - to restore relaxation and inner balance.
how hypnosis can help: get rid of toxic stress and turn good stress into your ally again
Together, we will deactivate the toxic mechanisms behind your stress response, so you can make space for "good stress" again.
It may sound surprising or counter-intuitive, but chronic stress and burnout are often rooted in protective reflexes triggered by your unconscious mind.
The primary mission of your unconscious mind is to keep you safe (from failure, judgement, or an overload of responsibilities...). But sometimes it reacts like a hypersensitive alarm.
Imagine your mind as a pot constantly boiling over: your overheated unconscious mind keeps the flame on even when it’s no longer needed. Through hypnosis, we gradually lower the heat, so your stress reponse returns to a healthy, useful level.
Your mind regains the ability to tell the difference between moments when stress is helpful and moments when it becomes overwhelming, restoring natural balance and a lasting well-being.
IN JUST A FEW SESSIONS, HYPNOTHERAPY HELPS YOU BUILD RESILIENCE, MOVE FORWARD WITH CALM AND CONFIDENCE, AND WELCOME EVERY CHALLENGE AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW, FREE FROM THE EXHAUSTION OF CHRONIC STRESS.
frequently asked questions ABOUT HYPNOSIS & STRESS
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Like peeling an onion,the therapeutic process removes one by one the layers blocking access to your inner resources.
The number of sessions varies for each person, depending on the origin of your symptoms and the time you need to remove the layers.
In general, 4 to 6 sessions are enough to notice deep, lasting changes and free yourself from stress.
However, most people feel the calming effects of hypnotherapy from the very first session.
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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.
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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 deactivate deeply rooted stress mechanisms and create new patterns for relaxation and calm, regardless of your stress history.
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Hypnosis is a complementary approach that can be highly effective in combination with other approaches (such as cognitive therapy, relaxation techniques or prescribed medical treatments).
It helps address the root causes of stress, but it's important to discuss it with a healthcare professional if you are already undergoing a treatment, so that hypnotherapy can be integrated effectively into your care pathway.