Many people feel anxious about having their blood pressure taken in a medical setting, often because of the presence of doctors or nurses in white coats; hence the term “White Coat Syndrome”. Your blood pressure may be normal at home, but very high at the doctor’s office. This may happen if people have experienced a negative experience in the past or are worried about their health.
Sometimes, just thinking about your appointment, or arriving at your healthcare facility, and entering the treatment room can cause this reaction. The intense fear is like a “fight or flight” response that people have when they sense danger.
Hypnosis works by reducing anxiety, re-educating the body’s stress response, and changing negative associations with medical environments. Hypnosis recordings are used to reinforce the positive suggestions given during your personalized hypnosis session.
Benefits of Hypnosis:
- Specialized hypnosis recordings can alleviate the anxiety associated with white coat syndrome.
- Anchors of relaxation and confidence are cues that can be used while having your blood pressure taken.
- Learn self-hypnosis for stress management
- Hypnosis can lower heart rate, relax blood vessels, and reduce the intensity of the body’s anxiety response.
The Clinical Hypnosis Professional Group (CHPG) is a group of Certified Hypnotists who have maintained the Continuing Education Units or requirements to provide the highest quality of services.
Go to www.HypnosisPractitionerDirectory.com to find a Certified Hypnotherapist near you.
Are you interested in becoming a Professional Hypnotherapist? Call (586) 899-9009 or visit our website at www.ClinicalHypnosisInstitute.com.
