Excessive Checking Behavior

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Checking rituals can be a result of all types of uncontrollable behaviors. The purpose of excessive checking behavior is to reduce distress associated with uncertainty or doubt over feared consequences for oneself or others... 

This type of behavior could be caused by anxiety and stress and fears and sometimes low self-esteem and lack of self-confidence.

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Can hypnosis help the excessive checking behaviors?

Hypnosis for uncontrollable behavior. ... The aim is to change your way of thinking to give you back control over excessive behavior and to reduce feelings of anxiety. Some of the techniques used are similar to cognitive behavioral therapy, however it works on an unconscious basis rather than a conscious one.

Feelings of excessive behaviors are often exacerbated during times of high stress or anxiety. Part of your treatment plan should therefore include techniques to help reduce stress/anxiety. This is an area where hypnosis can be especially useful.

Our Certified hypnotist can teach you self-hypnosis techniques to help manage stress and anxiety. This typically involves visualization and breathing techniques which you can call upon when you need to.

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