IS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME TAKING OVER YOUR LIFE?
Do you struggle with IBS ( Irritable Bowel Syndrome ) symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, excessive gas, bloating, heartburn and nausea?
Do these painful, embarrassing and debilitating symptoms strike at any time without warning?
Do you find it easier to stay at home just in case your body lets you down?
IBS can affect your ability to live a normal life. Being at work, maintaining close relationships, seeing friends or simply going for a walk with the dog can be tricky because of the fear that you won’t be able to get to a bathroom in time!
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A second brain!!!
You may have heard that the gut has its own ‘brain’ called the enteric nervous system. The gut’s brain is situated in the tissue lining the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon. It sends and receives impulses, records experiences and respond to emotions.
That’s why stress, anxiety and depression can play havoc with your stomach and bowels, such as experiencing butterflies or feeling nauseous when stressed, or having diarrhoea when anxiety kicks in.
Sometimes the signals between the brain and gut become scrambled or misinterpreted; the gut can upset the brain just as the brain can upset the gut.
In IBS ( Irritable Bowel Syndrome ) the nerves in the gut are oversensitive; you may have been advised to reduce foods that are classed as FODMAP. These foods can cause bloating and put pressure on the sensitive nerves in your gut leading to pain after eating.
How can hypnotherapy help me?
Hypnotherapy can help calm the whole nervous system by helping to address the mixed messages the body is relaying from gut to brain in a dysfunctional loop. Hypnotherapy can also address other issues that could be compounding the problems, such as low self-esteem, depression and anxiety.
Benefits of hypnotherapy for IBS include
- Restore balance to your life for YOU to have control of YOUR body.
- Reduce associated symptoms of IBS such as nausea, urinary symptoms and fatigue
- Improved quality of life by reducing anxiety, migraines and pain, improved mood and more
- Enjoy long term reduced symptoms of IBS. Studies show that’s it’s not a short-term fix!! (see below)
- Safe, gentle and enjoyable (not many therapies can say that!!)
WHAT IF IT’S NOT IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)?
Make sure you check with your doctor to establish if there are any underlying medical conditions. Don’t self-diagnose. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your doctor or specialist. I believe in a holistic approach and welcome working with your health providers.
I’m a Clinical Hypnotherapist, TRTP Practitioner (The Richards Trauma Process™), Resource Therapist and Counsellor, with a 30-year background in nursing, supporting people with long-term health conditions. I use a wide range of skills, tools, and experience to help you achieve the changes you desire.
I’m experienced in helping people overcome anxiety, depression, PTSD, addictions such as alcohol, nicotine, and food, anger issues, and improving health-related issues such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and chronic pain.
I work out of my clinic at Blackwood, South Australia. Or, enjoy online appointments in the comfort of your own home.