At the end of last month we put the clocks forward in the UK -it was the Vernal Equinox and the official start of British Summer Time. Although there's still a chill in the air, there are definite signs of spring all around us. The magnolia trees are in bloom, blossom is appearing on the trees, and new growth appearing on old wood. The days are lasting a little bit longer, and this week, with the easing of lockdown, we have freedom to join with other people outside for a coffee, a picnic, or just to chat. There's a real feel of renewed optimism and hope in the air. It's the time of year when we think about Spring cleaning - giving our homes a really good deep clean, swapping the winter duvet for the summer one, the winter curtains for the summer curtains, cleaning the carpets and maybe redecorating. We might sort out the cupboards as well: getting rid of things that we've hung on to 'just in case', things that are broken or damaged, clothes that don't fit or stuff that we just no longer have any use for. It's also a time when we start preparing for summer in the garden. Clearing away the debris left behind after winter, maybe digging a new flower bed, making room for a veggie plot, pulling out weeds and getting ready for a new season of growth. As well as Spring cleaning your home, have you ever thought about Spring cleaning your mind? Maybe it's time to get rid of old patterns of behaviour that are no longer useful; time to finally conquer that phobia that's held you back for so long; eliminate a bad habit, let go of negative emotions; or maybe it's time to do something positive about losing weight or giving up smoking; explore new options for your career or get to grips with learning new skills. Why not make a start on spring cleaning your mind by contacting me now to find out how hypnotherapy can help you with all of these and more? By the start of summer your life could be a whole lot different!
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There are many different types of pain, but basically :
There are many things you can do to manage pain. For instance, for acute or recurrent pain you can take over-the-counter pain killers, or stronger medication prescribed by your doctor - however, these often have unwanted side effects such as constipation, nausea etc. especially if they are used over a long period of time. If you want to treat your pain without drugs you can perhaps try ice or heat packs; or a TENS machine. For the management of chronic pain, complementary therapies such as acupuncture, Reiki, reflexology, relaxation and visualization techniques can be very useful. Here's a vizualisation technique you can try yourself at home. (It might be helpful to get someone to talk you through this so you can completely relax). So, find a quiet spot where you won't be disturbed. Picture that pain in your body. On a scale of 1 - 10, 10 being the most intense, give the pain a number. Now close your eyes and take in some deep breaths - in through your nose and out through your mouth. As you breathe in, breathe in calm and relaxation, and as you breathe out, breathe out any feelings of stress or anxiety. Allow your muscles to soften and loosen as you breathe. Just focus on your breathing for a few minutes while you continue to relax. Now go back to that picture of the pain in your body. Give it a colour and a shape - maybe it's black and jagged - and start to imagine the edges of that colour beginning to fade and blur and soften. Continue to breathe naturally, and keep thinking about that colour fading around the edges, those jagged edges softening, so the patch of black becomes smaller and smaller. Maybe the colour will change as you do this, to a deep blue, then a turquoise blue, then pale blue, then fade away to no colour at all. After a few minutes (and it won't take long) that coloured area will become completely clear. Now, focus on that clear area and go back to that scale. What's the number now? It should be down to a manageable 3, or even less. You can repeat this as many times as you like to get the number down to a level you're comfortable with. At first, you may find it difficult to relax when you are in pain. However, the more you practice this, the easier it will be to get the number right down to zero. NB: Acute pain is the brain's way of telling us that something needs attention, so please make sure you seek medical advice. If you would like a free, no-obligation pain management recording, please contact me by clicking here. |
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