When a friend invites you to a party, do you promptly add the details to the phone and begin planning an outfit? Not everyone feels this jolt of excitement; instead, you may feel instant dread in the pit of your stomach at the thought of having to spend a few hours with people you barely know. If the latter reaction sounds familiar, you may have social anxiety. Today, many people seek help from hypnotherapy to learn how to better handle this stressful condition.

What Is Social Anxiety?

According to the Social Anxiety Institute, a person has social anxiety if they are irrationally anxious in situations around other people. The organization noted that nearly 7% of people around the world experience this disorder at some point in their lives. Social anxiety can cause people to avoid interactions with others because simple situations, like meeting someone new or even answering the phone, can cause so much stress.

Physical symptoms of this condition may include sweating, gastrointestinal distress, and other fear responses, like feeling the need to leave immediately. Some people experience a general form of the condition where they are always anxious about being around other people. Others have specialized anxieties, like a fear of speaking in front of a big group or meeting new people.

How can Hypnotherapy Help?

Hypnotherapy is personalized to help you reach your goals. For individuals who have social anxiety, that may mean working to change negative thoughts about social situations into positive ones. Through this treatment, you’ll learn about the sources of anxiety and talk through the issues, so you can cope in the moment to avoid becoming panicked.

Hypnotherapy helps rewire the brain to react differently when facing social stimuli. Your sessions will include listening to positive suggestions to help you learn how to react more appropriately in social situations.

Do you want to try hypnotherapy for social anxiety? To learn how this holistic process works and why it might be the extra help you’re looking for, call Hypnotic Solutions in Cincinnati, OH, at (513) 205-5669. Visit the website for information on their services, including acupressure-based EFT, emotional freedom techniques, and hypnosis. Certified Medical Hypnotherapist Margaret Arthur will assess your unique needs and situation before deciding the best ways to use hypnotherapy to your advantage.