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Old 01-12-2010, 07:27 AM   #1
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I was recommended to see a hypnotherapist by my brother in law, who had suffered from Panic Attacks. I want to find a solution, rather than being on medication for the rest of my life. I have had low low period for over 6 months now, and although I haven't consciously had suicide thoughts, particularly after seeing how my last suicide attempt affected my family. A few months ago, I was on the hard shoulder of the motorway, putting water into my car, and seeing the cars going past, I had this inckling of going in front of those fast moving cars. It really frightened me to even have that feeling, as I consciously don't see suicide as an option anymore. I couldn't hurt my family by doing.

I spoke to the gentleman who will be helping me resolve my problems, and he made it clear that an open minded is required, and patience as treatment can take about a year. Commitment is required of at least 3 sessions, and it can be costly. I for one can say for sure, I am fed of feeling, and living my life this, so I have to at least try it. My brother in law tole me not to expect it be a miracle, and that he may ask me to unusual things, like put an electromagnet under my pillow. Well if that's the weirdest thing I think I will manage! My brother in law used to have trouble even sitting by himself anywhere, ranging by himself, to in a traffic jam, or going on an plane, which he has to do frequently due to his job.

I will let everyone know the progress of how it is going. I know many of us who suffer from depression, can feel marginalised, and different to others. I really hope there is another solution, as who wants to be on drugs for most of their lives, or even at all
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Old 01-19-2010, 06:20 AM   #2
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Good luck. =) And yeah, an open mind IS required. You have to like, allow yourself to believe it. Because if you consciously don't-- then why would you subconsciously? xD Beliefs are very important.

Believe you will get better. Believe you will be happy. Believe you are wonderful because you are.

Your life is precious, please don't go in front of moving cars, ever.

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Old 01-19-2010, 06:36 AM   #3
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Thanks. It was more like the urge to go in front of a moving car, which was very scary indeed, even if it was subconscious rather than a conscious feeling. It's Day 4 of having had the hypnosis, so it's still early days, and my depression hasn't just disappeared. I have to zone out negative thoughts, and in effect try to re-programme my thoughts!

I am listening to the CD the hypnotherapist gave me, and just focusing on getting better. I think it is very similar to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). If this stops me from having to take anti-depressants, then to me that is a result. I have only taken anti-depressants once, a few years back, and recently I was avoiding going to the Doctor, as I knew that's what she would prescribe me

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Old 01-19-2010, 06:47 AM   #4
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I know what you mean about the motorway, i do not have proper suicide thoughts either normally, but when I'm on a train platform i picture myself just stepping out in front of a train in my mind then shake it out of my head. It is definitely disturbing. Just keep an open mind like he says. Cured of depression and without the side affects of anti-depressants will be a real blessing
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StrutsUK I will keep my progress updated on here. As you too are in England, if it works and you want to give it a try..... I would suggest it for sure!

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Not sure it would work for me, but maybe he can do me a discount for smoking, drinking, drugs, depresssion.... lol
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