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March 14, 2021 Matthew Tweedie

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?

OCD is a mental issue that repeatedly causes unwanted thoughts and sensations, or the urge to do something over and over again. A compulsive habit might be washing your hands several times after touching something which may be dirty. Or you might be ….

OCD - Compulsive Behaviour - OCD Article 4 of 5

January 14, 2018 Matthew Tweedie

What is compulsive behaviour?

Compulsive behaviour is best described as persistently or repetitively performing actions, usually in an attempt to control, or eliminate obsessive thoughts. Studies have shown that the major cause ....

The Connection between Obsessive Compulsion Disorder (OCD) and Anxiety - OCD article 3 of 5

November 28, 2017 Matthew Tweedie

Stress itself does not cause OCD, although a very upsetting stressful event, may trigger every-day anxiety in a person’s life, which can worsen the symptoms of OCD.

Hypnotherapy Can Help You Get a Grip on Unwanted, Obsessive Thoughts - OCD Article 2 of 5

October 25, 2017 Matthew Tweedie

Fear - the very root of the obsessive compulsive disorder.

OCD usually starts with a series of thoughts or images which are bothersome and intrusive. These can be thoughts about making mistakes, wanting to harm someone, disease, imagined dangers, contamination, a fear of being out of control, a fear that God will punish you if you are not perfect,

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Unlocking the Mind: NLP, Hypnosis, and Time Line Therapy for Overcoming Dyslexia

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Among the array of learning disabilities that exist, dyslexia happens to be one of the most common, and perhaps the most widely known. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that 80 percent of all those identified as learning-disabled suffer from dyslexia. Unsurprisingly, its popularity makes it the most carefully studied of all the learning disabilities. Scientific inquiries have revealed that dyslexia is a learning disability characterized by difficulty with reading, writing, and spelling, all of which are foundational skills in our educational system. Thus it is often seen as a grave ordeal—a challenge that can feel insurmountable to many children and adults alike.

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Unlocking Your Mathematical Potential: How NLP, Hypnosis, and Time Line Therapy® Can Help You Overcome Dyscalculia

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Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty that affects an individual's ability to understand and work with numbers. People with dyscalculia have difficulties understanding the relationships between numbers and computing them. For many children and adults alike, dyscalculia makes even the simplest calculations seem overwhelming, resulting in frustration, anxiety, and a reluctance to engage with anything numerical even though their intelligence is often preserved. People with dyscalculia are often competent in other learning areas, but when it comes to mathematics, they struggle with basic concepts that others find easy.

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Is Hypnosis a Solution for Stress and Anxiety Relief?

Jan 6, 2025

For individuals dealing with anxiety, discovering effective coping strategies can be transformative. Although therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy are commonly used, traditional treatments like therapy and medication may not completely ease symptoms for everyone. If you are seeking an additional approach to managing anxiety, clinical hypnotherapy is certainly worth considering.

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Can Hypnosis Help You Keep the Weight Off Long-Term?

Jan 6, 2025

If you are reading this blog, you might have tried everything to lose weight but nothing has worked. Even if you shed extra pounds, they don’t stay off for long because as soon as you return to eating normally, you start gaining weight again. No one can rely solely on shakes or vegetable soup forever. You might be looking for how hypnotherapy can help you lose weight naturally. Continue reading.

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Do Hypnotherapists Really Help with Weight Control?

Dec 27, 2024

If you have already tried all sorts of weight loss exercises and diets, but nothing has worked, then it is the right time to look for another effective way. When it comes to losing weight naturally without undergoing surgery, then you can consider hypnotherapy.

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Can Hypnosis Help You Speak Confidently in Public?

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Speaking in front of a large audience is challenging for many people, often holding them back from speaking confidently in public. If just thinking about standing in front of an audience, presenting yourself, or participating in any game makes your heart race, you are not alone.

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