The video below gives some quick tips for taking the fear out of a phobic reaction. Client question: Is there a way to desensitize myself from my phobic reactions to blood and needles? At work today a person came in with gauze and tape on their elbow.    I felt that instant panic in the pit

Stop Migraine Headaches In Just Seconds If you are suffering with migraine or cluster headaches, you’ll be interested to know that many of my clients have learned a technique that gives them almost instant relief.  And in most cases been able to banish this devastating, painful and life destroying condition.  Who will benefit from this

As most of you who read my blog know, I have been writing my newest book on anxiety relief called “Quieting the Mind.”    I’m planning on getting it ready for publication while I’m at the Writer’s Retreat in Costa Rica June 20 – July 10th.  When the book is published you will have a

I received many questions from people who are struggling with sudden anxiety and fear that seems to “pops” in from out of the blue.   Last year while I was at the Writers Retreat I created a video post to answer this question so I’m posting it again today. Click here to watch the video answer

CHANGING THE WORRY HABIT Stress, anxiety and reactions such as worry and fear can be caused in 3 different ways: 1.  Scary thoughts that move through the mind. 2.  Repressed emotions that are chained to present day events. 3.  Bodily reactions such as a pounding heart, clenching stomach or muscle tension. There are many different

Small Changes Make Big Differences Have you found yourself procrastinating on things you want to do?  If so, you are actually using your creativity, unfortunately in the negative direction.   A creative mind can come up with all sorts of reasons and examples of: scary outcomes, why it won’t work, or how it isn’t the right

If you’ve been reading my posts in the last few weeks, you know that one of the goals I set for the New Year was to provide useful information for people who want to stop the distress of anxiety, fear, worry and panic.   Each post starts with information I think you’ll find helpful.  

Excerpt from Articles in the Quieting the Mind Series: Action Step Three: It is possible to learn to use your mind to stop uncomfortable, automatic reactions to stress.  In this step and the ones to follow you’ll be learning how to use your mind in a very different way.  One that creates feelings you want rather

Audrey Sussman PhD’s Quieting the Mind Series. It is possible to learn to use your mind to stop automatic reactions.  In this article and the ones to follow you’ll be learning to use your mind in a very different way, one that creates feelings you want, rather than ones that cause fear, overwhelm, grief or

We had a great turnout at our February “Self-Hypnosis to Ease Anxiety and Worry,” Workshop.  A the end of this post you will find a link to a sample of the “Standing Meditation Technique.” If you are interested in being a participant at future workshops please sign up for our email list, and we will