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Looking for a cure for my phobia

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Lonelymum · 10/10/2005 14:32

OMG I have just rung up a charity that offers group behavioural therapy, discussed my phobia with someone over the phone and she is sending me details to join one of the groups. I feel completely wrung out and can't stop crying, but it is a step I have to take. O M G.

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crazydazy · 17/10/2005 15:52

Marmaladesun - Have rang the guy in Wakefield as have looked on the website. Its amazing how much faith I have in this course of therapy working for me personally, I can't wait to go. I just think this is the right path for me, just have to find a way to fund it as in total its going to probably cost £300 as its £50 a session (first consultation free) and you need about 6 sessions. To be rid of this fear would definitely be worth every single penny and I bet Lonelymum and Aimsmum and everybody else agrees

footprint · 17/10/2005 17:06

MarmaladeSun thanks SO MUCH for you r posts - it is amazing to think that this phobia could one day be CURED!

Can I ask a question?
How close together would you have to have the hypno-sessions? I am living in Switzerland, but saw on the website that there are a couple of people near my mum - would it work to have a session every few months when I visit her??

Have also CATed you , hope you don't mind.

MarmaladeSun · 17/10/2005 20:44

Hi Footprint. I'm afraid that you would need to commit to weekly sessions for this type of therapy. The reason for this is that it is not only what happens in the session but what happens in between. The subconscious will continue to sift and sort in the time between appointments, and anything longer than a week will lose the momentum. It IS a big commitment, but it's nothing compared to the feeling of being free from a phobia which has ruled someone's life for years, sometimes decades. The change in a client is truly amazing,as it irons out all manner of kinks along the way.

MarmaladeSun · 17/10/2005 22:30

PS @ Footprint. I didn't receive your CAT.

mummylonglegs · 17/10/2005 22:40

swedishmum, your phobia is so bizarre. It's fascinating. Do you have any idea why you have it? What it is that you fear about misshapen fruit / veg? How and when did that one start?

Well, I'm going to be reading closely to see how you guys get on with your hypnoanalysis. £300 is just so totally beyond anything I can pull together right now. But maybe I'll start saving if some of you are having a good time with it.

crazydazy · 18/10/2005 10:24

Marmaladesun - Have made an appointment with Jonathan and am going to see him tomorrow. He just asked how I found out about him and explained but as you use a nickname I couldn't tell him who you were. Would you be able to tell me? You could cat me if you wish to remain anonymous on here of course.

Lonelymum and everybody else - will let you know how I get on with my first consultation, am so excited about it its untrue!!!!

Heartmum2Jamie · 18/10/2005 11:07

Oh! Good luck tomorrow Crazydaisy, I am excited for you. I would love to be able to commit myself to 6 weeks at £50, but just don't have that sort of cash right now.

crazydazy · 18/10/2005 11:16

We don't either tbh as we have so many things to pay for, I am now frantically thinking of ways in which to raise the money each week!!!! Will just see how it goes to tomorrow!!!! To be rid of this phobia by Xmas would be the best christmas present I could ever receive anyway!!!!!

Such a shame its not available on the NHS though!!! My CBT therapy was (although that didn't work for me). Have a good feeling about this though.

crazydazy · 18/10/2005 11:17

Thanks btw HeartmumtoJamie

MarmaladeSun · 18/10/2005 13:52

Crazydazy, I'm glad you have made an appointment. I e mailed Jonathan to let him know I had given his details out, so he knows who I am. But from here on in it will be confidential between you and Jonathan; we work to a strict code of ethics, which includes complete confidentiality. As a metter of interest, many of us hypnoanalysts ARE registered as NHS providers so in theory you could get it on the NHS, but there are very few GPs who would refer you. I have certainly never had a client come to me through their doctor. So...any more for any more?

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Lonelymum · 18/10/2005 14:34

Good luck Crazy dazy. I hope you will report back for us although I believe the first session is just a chance for you to explain your problem.

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crazydazy · 18/10/2005 16:27

I have a lovely doctor, I bet he would have referred me, mind you I don't want to wait now I want to get on with the therapy and my boss has kindly offered to lend me the money for ALL the sessions I will need and I can pay him back monthly. I just so hope it works.

Marmaladesun - what is the success rate? I am going to ask Jonathan tomorrow but by the way he was talking it does sound encouraging. He said the IAC (I think he said) are the best hypnotherapists.

Will let you all know how it went even though it is just a consultation!!!!

footprint · 18/10/2005 18:46

Good luck Crazydazy! Hope it goes well.

thanks MarmaladeSun for replying to my question, looks like I'll have to wait a while.

mummylonglegs · 18/10/2005 19:21

Crazydazy, I'll be waiting to hear how you get on!

How are you doing now LM? Is your home now bug-free?

Aimsmum · 18/10/2005 19:23

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MarmaladeSun · 18/10/2005 22:53

I can't give you a success rate, as the success of the therapy depends on the partnership between client and therapist. What I can tell you is that when the client gives 100% it is highly successful and can be life changing. I am constantly amazed at the therapy, and how it works and I can think of no other job which would give me such a buzz. The association is the IAH (International Association of Hypnoanalysts) and yes...in my opinion it's members are the best hypnotherapists around. The training is the hardest available, and the code of practice is stringent. We are also required to constantly update our skills in psychotherapy, hypnosis and psychoanalysis. On top of that membership to the IAH is by invitation only; a therapist has to prove his/her worth and skills before being asked to join. So you are in VERY good hands!

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Lonelymum · 19/10/2005 13:28

Thanks for asking MLL. No, not yet is the answer. Dd was ill again last night - a temperature this time - and ds2 has gone to school complaining of a tummy ache but he often does that so I am not sure what is wrong with him. I am feeling very low - too low to be here really as I am afraid I won't say anything I will be pleased about later on, so I am going now, but thanks for asking after me.

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Aimsmum · 19/10/2005 16:05

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Lonelymum · 19/10/2005 16:09

Hello Aimsmum. I do feel I am beginning to know a few people, but none that are friends as such yet. A very dear friend of mine from school is supposed to be visiting me next week (we go back...gulp!...26 years!) and I know I will be able to open my soul to her so I have that to look forward to, but a part of me doesn't want to burden her with my troubles as we see each other so infrequently.

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Aimsmum · 19/10/2005 16:21

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crazydazy · 19/10/2005 19:22

Had my consultation today, went really well - have decided to start next week so will just see how it goes. Feel very optimistic about it and Jonathan feels quite confident he can cure me. He did stress that I shouldn't talk about the therapy as it could hinder the progress. He said once the therapy is finished then it would be okay to talk about it then.

Fingers crossed

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Lonelymum · 19/10/2005 19:27

All the best crazydazy. You are one of few people who may appreciate how much I really mean that! I am praying for you. (Well, every little helps!)

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MarmaladeSun · 19/10/2005 21:55

Hi Crazydazy. Yes that is quite right; we always tell clients not to discuss the therapy as it encourages you to intellectualise something which has no intellectual reason. Just allow your mind to sift and sort and all will come good. I'm so glad it went well for you. Good luck

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