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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder  (O.C.D.) treated with Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy at Openpalm Hypnotherapy in St Neots Cambridgeshire UK

Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy can stop; hand washing, re checking, unwanted rituals actions and thoughts

"Until the 1980s, about 2 in every 1,000 people were thought to be affected by O.C.D. Recent studies have revised this figure to 2 out of every 100 people. But it could be even more common, because sufferers often conceal the disorder from other people."        Quote  www.bbc.co.uk

Screening session: Your free screening session is to ensure that you are suitable for therapy and which form of therapy would be most suitable for you. It is a chance for you to understand the underlying reasons why you suffer from phobia or fear and remove the psychological barriers to a better life free of your Phobia or fear. Why not take advantage of this free screening process and begin the process of curing your Phobia or fear right now by contacting Matthew to book your appointment.

Obsessive actions and behaviours

These are quite different from Compulsive actions and behaviours and indeed the thought processes of the Obsessive are very different to that of the Compulsive.
The greatest difference is the fact that the Obsessive gains no relief from the enactment of his or her obsessive thoughts or the actions which they repeatedly perform to relieve the symptoms which they suffer but unfortunately this only serves to produce more anxiety and distress.
The Compulsive does have some reward for their inexplicable thoughts and actions in the shape of an easing of their symptoms for a short while at least.

  With this in mind here the explanation of the Obsessive Compulsive disorder.
Always common are recurrent obsessional thoughts or compulsive acts. Obsessional thoughts are ideas, images or impulses that enter in a persons thought processes again and again in a very stereo-typical form. The Obsessive-compulsive is well aware that these thoughts "often frightening or disgusting" to person come from themselves but has no control over them. 

Common Obsessions and Rituals;

   You may recognise some or all of these behaviours in yourself or you may have different behaviours repetition and an inability to get things out of your mind are often common indicators of an obsessional personality      

◦ Sexual Obsessions ◦ Symmetry Obsessions ◦ Asking for reassurance ◦ Blasphemous Obsessions ◦ Perfectionist Obsessions ◦ Checking things  ◦ Aggressive Obsessions ◦ Contamination Obsessions

◦ Doubting Obsessions ◦ Hoarding & Saving things ◦ Repeating things ◦ Touching Things ◦ Counting Things ◦ Praying ◦ Re arranging ,Tidying

Secondary Symptoms of Obsessional actions and Obsessional thinking ,the Compulsions or drives

Obsessive thoughts drive a need to relieve tension and ease the suffering of the constant effort needed to control these intrusive urges and thoughts. Compulsive actions, act as a way of controlling these thoughts and so habits are formed and become rituals which in turn become a way of life.

I have listed some of the more common compulsive actions which often affect the individual suffering with Obsessional thoughts and urges

Trichotillomania - an almost uncontrollable urge to pull out or twist hair, which can result in hair loss and bald patches

• Eyelash plucking

• Eyebrow plucking

• Face picking

• Hand picking

• Scratching - see self harming pages

• Biting - see self harming pages

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) - sufferers imagine they have a defect in and part of their physical appearance, this leads to a need to frequently check themselves in the mirror or try to camouflage the body part (clothes, piercings, tattoos etc)

Kleptomania - a failure to resist impulses to steal objects not needed for personal use or financial gain

Compulsive sexual behaviour - uncontrollable sexual thoughts or behaviour

Compulsive shopping - excessive and unnecessary shopping for items which are often not even removed from the package or in the case of clothes ever worn.

Pathological gambling - Out of control  gambling that results in financial problems

Pathological lying - Lying for no particular reason or to gain attention or improve self esteem and impress others - see social phobia pages

Intermittent Explosive Disorder - violent outbursts of rage that can result in serious assaults and destruction to property

Pyromania - often over looked as a secondary symptom of obsession the uncontrollable urge to start fires, associated with a release of tension can obviously cause a great deal of trouble for the fire starter

How Matthew can help you with your obsessions and compulsions

Using Hypno-Analysis the fear which rests within your unconscious mind can be allowed to naturally surface and be released. It is a gentle therapy and with 13 years of clinical experience Matthew will make sure that you come to no harm or face your fears in the same way as many talking therapies and counselling attempt.

Matthew has found that with the right empathy ,understanding and in a  non judgemental atmosphere of his consulting room the unconscious reasons for your obsessions and compulsions can be released and your symptoms vanish for good , allowing you to get on and enjoy life, typically after 8-12 weeks of Pure Hypno-Analysis.

Booking an Appointment is easy

  Why not take advantage of a free initial consultation to understand how Pure Hypno-Analysis can help you to overcome your problems. Learn how some of the more common habitual problems can be removed in a single session using the power of hypnosis and positive suggestion.

  Many of Matthew's clients come to him from GP referral and personal recommendation from previous clients but if you have just found him via the internet or seen an advert in a local paper just give Matthew a call or email him and he will be happy to arrange an appointment for you.

  So if you want to make some positive changes in your life contact Matthew Now

  N.B. Please note that all calls are confidential and private - If Matthew does not answer directly please leave your name and preferred contact details and he will get back to you as soon as he possibly can.

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St Neots Hypnotherapy Clinic, Town Centre, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2AJ

Openpalm Hypnotherapy in St Neots is easily accessible from Huntingdon, St Ives, Peterborough, Cambridge, Bedford via the A1 Train services are regular to and from St Neots station which is a 10 minute walk to St Neots Town Centre.