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  • Time for less tricks and more treats

    Trick or treat

    With Halloween fast approaching it can often evoke themes of fear, making it a prime time for the spotlight on various phobias. Here are some of the most common phobias associated with Halloween (incidentally there is nothing funny about no. 6):

    1. Samhainophobia – Fear of Halloween: Named after Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that Halloween is based on, this phobia refers to a fear of Halloween itself and the associated symbols, events, and customs.

    2. Nyctophobia – Fear of the Dark: Halloween activities often take place at night, and many people with this phobia may feel heightened anxiety as darkness is a central element of the holiday.

    3. Phasmophobia – Fear of Ghosts: Ghosts are a common theme during Halloween, making people with this phobia especially uncomfortable around the imagery or discussions of spirits and the supernatural.

    4. Arachnophobia – Fear of Spiders: Spiders are a frequent Halloween decoration, and people with this common phobia may feel anxious or disturbed by the appearance of spiders, real or fake.

    5. Claustrophobia – Fear of Enclosed Spaces: Haunted houses and Halloween attractions often involve cramped, dark spaces, which can trigger feelings of claustrophobia.

    6. Coulrophobia – Fear of Clowns: Halloween often brings out people in clown costumes, which can provoke extreme anxiety for those who suffer from this fear.

    7. Necrophobia – Fear of Death or Dead Things: Halloween’s association with death, including skeletons, graveyards, and depictions of the undead, can be overwhelming for those with necrophobia.

    8. Thanatophobia – Fear of Dying: Related to necrophobia but more focused on the individual’s own mortality, Halloween’s death-related imagery can exacerbate this fear.

    9. Hemophobia – Fear of Blood: With many costumes and decorations featuring fake blood or gory themes, this phobia may be heightened during Halloween.

    10. Masklophobia – Fear of Masks: Halloween costumes often involve masks, which can trigger fear and anxiety in people uncomfortable with concealed faces.

    These phobias are intensified by the themes of horror, death, and the unknown that are central to Halloween celebrations but it doesn’t have to be all trick and no treat.

    These phobias can be dealt with and managed effectively if you are willing to give up what you are holding onto.

    If any of the above affects you emotionally then feel free to contact me to discuss how you can best get the help you need.

    Time for less tricks and more treats

    David McAllister BSc(Hons),Dip App S.S.,ADCHP, MCHPA
    Phone: 085 843 5939
    Email: anxietyclinic@dublin.com

  • A to Z of phobias (Y is a new one to me! )

    I was recently asked if there is a phobia for everything. There’s certainly potential for this to be true and over the next few months I’m going to focus attention on specific phobias. So just to get started, here is an A to Z of phobias some of which you may be more familiar with than others. I have certainly not come across “Y” yet but there again who has?

    A – Acrophobia – Fear of heights.
    B – Bibliophobia: Fear of books or reading.
    C – Coulrophobia: Fear of clowns.
    D – Dentophobia: Fear of dentists or dental procedures.
    E – Emetophobia: Fear of vomiting.
    F – Arachnophobia: Fear of spiders.
    G – Glossophobia: Fear of public speaking.
    H – Hydrophobia: Fear of water.
    I – Ichthyophobia: Fear of fish.
    J- jangelaphobia – fear of jelly.
    K – Katsaridaphobia: Fear of cockroaches.
    L – Lepidopterophobia: Fear of butterflies or moths.
    M – Mysophobia: Fear of germs or dirt.
    N – Nyctophobia: Fear of darkness or night.
    O – Ophidiophobia: Fear of snakes.
    P- Pogonophobia :Fear of beards
    Q – Quadraphobia:fear of the number four
    R – Trypanophobia: Fear of needles or injections.
    S – Scopophobia: Fear of being stared at or watched.
    T – Thanatophobia: Fear of death or dying.
    U – Uranophobia: Fear of heaven.
    V – Venustraphobia: Fear of beautiful women.
    W – Wiccaphobia: Fear of witches and witchcraft.
    X – Xenophobia: Fear of strangers or foreigners.
    Y – Yokai-phobia: Fear of Japanese supernatural creatures.
    Z – Zoophobia: Fear of animals.

  • National survey reveals high rates of anxiety and depression

    Three in five people experience depression across the country while four in five experience anxiety, according to a recent survey.
    — Read on www.independent.ie/irish-news/national-survey-reveals-high-rates-of-anxiety-and-depression/a965429193.html

  • Holland & Barrett promote Hypnotherapy for anxiety

    www.hollandandbarrett.ie/the-health-hub/conditions/mental-health/mind-and-body/how-to-deal-with-anxiety/

    Good to see hypnotherapy suggested as a positive way of managing your anxiety (number 7).

    Taking action is imperative when dealing with anxiety, seeking out help from a well trained hypnotherapist such as all the members of the CHPA (chpa.ie) can make all the difference.

    Don’t leave it to chance, if you or someone you know, is need of help in dealing with anxiety then contact the CHPA, where a hypnotherapy professional will be happy to help.

  • Young people to be prescribed surfing and dancing by NHS to help anxiety | Mental health | The Guardian

    Study to assess if ‘social prescribing’ such as surfing or rollerskating can stop conditions worsening while on waiting lists
    — Read on www.theguardian.com/society/2022/oct/25/young-people-offered-surfing-dancing-nhs-help-anxiety

    A good article about how the medical profession can utilise different approaches to assist their patients with anxiety.

  • World mental health day 2022

    World mental health day 2022

    Remember that it’s not just for today but all days.

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  • You don’t have to be Charles Dickens to make a difference.

    Dickens was of course a great story teller and he drew from his life experiences, everything that went on around him. But he was also a social reformer, challenging the authorities to review and change the circumstances of the poor and working classes.

    He lived in a time of great industrial and social upheaval, the heady days of Victorian Britain, a place of both wealth and poverty

    “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.”

    ― Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

    Therefore he not only put his thoughts down in words, he also took action with a sense of purpose. We can all do this, don’t doubt yourself, you like me can help another person.

    So don’t wait for the best of times to get started , lighten the burden today.

  • You don’t have to be Charles Dickens to make a difference.

    Dickens was of course a great story teller and he drew from his life experiences, everything that went on around him. But he was also a social reformer, challenging the authorities to review and change the circumstances of the poor and working classes.

    He lived in a time of great industrial and social upheaval, the heady days of Victorian Britain, a place of both wealth and poverty

    “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.”

    ― Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

    Therefore he not only put his thoughts down in words, he also took action with a sense of purpose. We can all do this, don’t doubt yourself, you like me can help another person.

    So don’t wait for the best of times to get started , lighten the burden today.

  • Let the happiness in (Jump Back up July)

    Jump back up July

    Great calendar from the action for happiness crew. Simple daily actions for July that we can all do.

  • Now you come to mention it Yes I am stressed and anxious.

    Anxiety Stressed

    Stress and anxiety are in my experience involved in a great many of the causes for clients coming for hypnotherapy.

    People looking for hypnotherapy may present with an issue such as smoking or weight loss however I see stress and anxiety as an underlying cause and can lead to many problems if ignored.

    Relaxation exercises, and other stress management techniques can be very useful in overcoming stress and anxiety caused by everyday life. So much so I utilise these frequently.

    Due to a variety of socio-economic conditions, stress and anxiety have now become more widely recognised by both individuals and employers. Globally thousands of work days are lost to these conditions .

    In addition there is great personal anxiety which can lead to relationship tension , depression, panic attacks and many other problems.

    Effective stress and anxiety management means not just dealing with the presenting stress and anxiety but to also help to avoid reaching high stress and anxiety levels in the first place. Hypnosis can help by:


    >Creating an understanding about the reasons and factors underlying stress and anxiety.

    > Teaching relaxation techniques so you can develop new ways to relax naturally and easily.


    >Reframing thinking to help with panic attacks, anxiety and fears.

    Remember stress and anxiety can cause problems in very clever and unhelpful ways. But it doesn’t have to be like this, even if you don’t think you have choices- you do.

    We might not be able to avoid stress and anxiety and indeed we all need a little edge to keep us alive but let’s take action before it gets too much to handle.

    Stay safe and for any further information please feel free to contact me:

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  • Katy Perry’s hypnotising heartbreak ditty is perfect therapy for fans

    guess I could try hypnotherapy, I gotta rewire this brain’
    — Read on www.metro.news/katy-perrys-hypnotising-heartbreak-ditty-is-perfect-therapy-for-fans/1594959/

  • Redundant sanitised hand

    The hand of a working man…wasted

    Sourced from David Sylvian let the happiness in

     

    This is my right hand (Righty) , it’s not quite redundant, but it’s very clean. Very Very clean, so is it’s partner Lefty. Righty likes to be busy, but doesn’t work as hard as Lefty, who is the dominant one.

    At the moment both are not as busy as they should be, Righty can live with this , but Lefty can’t, so he took this photo of Righty, to keep himself busy, he is typing these words also.

    Our hands are important, however when they have too much time they can get mischievous, “Devil and idle hands and all that”, never a good combination.

    So to occupy Lefty and Righty, they have been set tasks:

    • chopping, stirring, flipping and cutting in the kitchen, Righty’s fingers have a few nicks, naughty Lefty.
    • filling the washing machine, hanging out clothes, ironing clothes 
    • stretching, pulling and lifting to help the middle aged body move
    • massage the aching body 
    • hold and flick the pages of a new book
    • holding a biscuit and dunking in a nice cup of tea

    Who knows they might even teach each other a few tricks so Righty can take more of the leading role and Lefty can take a more supporting role.

    Both are looking to the future when the invaders have gone so they can get back to doing the work they love, being helping hands to those in need.

    One thing is for sure they will not be redundant and will be very very clean.

  • Let the happiness in…

    In these curious times happiness can mean so many different things to different people and words cannot truly describe what it is, for it is a feeling, a unique feeling within us that hopefully we have all experienced, even for the briefest of moments.

    So even when happiness seems short on supply, grasp and savour the depth of its existence when it comes your way.

    For it is yours to experience any way you like.

    So when it comes your way , let it in, or if it’s not for you, please share it with someone who might just need it.

  • In these unprecedented times…

    Photo by Clearview Counselling on March 14, 2020.
    In these unprecedented times (sounds dramatic but they are) we all need to be mindful of where our heads are at.

    This is a nice graphic, I like it as it’s simple.
    Obviously managing anxiety on top of the current corona virus pandemic is challenging. But taking care of our  mental health has never been so important.
    So hopefully this graphic can help focus our minds.
    Please seek the necessary anxiety management for your needs if you require it as, like me,I’m sure most anxiety management specialists can facilitate video interfaces.
    I personally use VSee and Zoom so take care of yourself and if you require any further information you can find it at: http://www.anxietyclinicdublin.com
    You can also feel free to contact me at: anxietyclinc@dublin.com
    Kind regards
    David McAllister BSc(Hons)

     

  • How you can stop feeling self conscious

    One of the most common signs of anxiety is self consciousness. It’s not unusual for people to think that  others are talking about them or feel negatively towards them.This “what will people think” mindset causes much anxiety.

    Am I self conscious?

    This can Result in paranoia  and is almost certainly only “in the mind” of the person who experiences it. The idea that they are in the forefront of someone else’s mind is simply not true. In the same way we are in our own little bubble thinking about ourselves, they are doing the same. We are not in other people’s thinking as much as we like to think.

    When you are anxious  you look for clues to validate your  belief that people are secretly talking about you behind your back or thinking bad about you. You become a “mind reader” where you actually think you know what other people are thinking about you. In reality people aren’t walking around thinking about you.

    Tips on how to stop feeling self conscious

    It’s funny when you mind read though, you never think that they think anything nice about you! It’s always negative. Yet if you really could read minds you would be rich, you’d be on TV you’d be a celebrity. Are you any of these things? No. So you can’t read minds so it’s just paranoid thinking then.

    So whenever you try to “read people’s minds” there’s usually only 1 outcome. You will think something negative. It’s rare you will ever think “they think I’m great”. Let’s face it not everyone will like us in life. Do you like everyone you meet? No. If people like us that’s great if they don’t well that’s their loss.This is key to how to stop feeling self conscious.

    Please absorb this!

    You weren’t put here to please people, if they don’t like your personality it’s fine. You don’t like everyone’s personality either. It works both ways. Some people will like you some won’t. It’s the way it’s always been. So when you accept this it creates peace. It gives you closure. You stop bending your personality to try to please people. They aren’t bending to please you. All you do is lose yourself when you try to please everyone.

    It’s time to take back control of your thoughts and feelings.

    If you need one to one help to combat the above you can call me on:

    085 843 5939

    anxietyclinic@dublin.com

    best wishes

    David

     

  • Let’s talk about scrabble

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    Some games are more insightful than others. If your scrabble board looks like this …it’s time to talk

  • To the mothers of the world

    Where does this begin?

    On the first day, the touch, the warm embrace, the sweetest connection.

    The sternest of protection for your own good.

    An omnipresence of values taught through time reflecting on generations past.

    That ethereal knowledge, forged in chaos to be resolved in one woman.

    On this day on all days remember:

    Mama knows best.

    Respect

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  • Plan B or not to Plan B…Is that the question?

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  • …and that’s okay

    I love this…now.

    I was sceptical at first about this but you know in the therapy business and indeed in any walk of life you have to give things a go.

    Give it a try and keep using it.

    You, like me, might just surprise yourself.

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  • The Symptoms Tree

    Just like this so thought best to share.

  • Face off

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