The pandemic is far from over, even though hospitalizations in New York and New Jersey are currently at their lowest levels. Some people are glad to be free of lockdowns and mask mandates, but many have a different perspective.

Below, we take a closer look at reopening anxiety, and how hypnosis can make the ‘back to normal’ phase easier:

What is Reopening Anxiety?

Reopening anxiety refers to the fear, distress, and anxiousness caused by the thought of returning to a pre-pandemic lifestyle. The phrase first started appearing around spring this year, which is when reopening became a real possibility.

Now, coronavirus restrictions have been removed entirely, and things are quickly returning to how they were before the pandemic. This has also increased the occurrence of reopening anxiety, with more people talking about it than before.

Who’s it Affecting?

Reopening anxiety ranges from mild to intense. The average person with mild reopening anxiety may only feel uncomfortable or annoyed about going back to the office. Someone with more severe reopening anxiety may be experiencing panic attacks.

It’s likely to affect you more strongly if:

• You have a preexisting medical condition and are worried about your health.
• You have a history of mental health problems such as depression.
• You’re introverted and/or a homebody.
• You tend to avoid crowds or public places.
• You have anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety or social anxiety.

How Hypnosis Can Help

Hypnosis was once considered an ‘alternative’ treatment for anxiety compared to more conventional treatments such as psychotherapy, counseling, or medication. Since then, it’s been recognized as effective for treating anxiety.

During hypnosis sessions, a trained hypnotist will help you achieve a state of deep relaxation and awareness. This hypnotic trance helps you easily focus on your subconscious mind and accept the hypnotic suggestions offered by the hypnotist.

Your hypnotist will discuss the problems you’re facing before your sessions start. They’ll want to gauge the severity of your anxiety and find out which goals you have in mind. The hypnotic suggestions they give you will be based on this information.

Hypnosis sessions help you identify the root causes of your anxiety and replace negative thought patterns with more positive ideas. It can boost your self-belief and promote a healthier self-image.

If you’ve been wondering how to treat subconscious anxiety, consider working with an experienced hypnotist.

Free Consultations at Blossom Hypnosis — Just a Call Away

The highly-experienced hypnotist Rekha Shrivastava offers hypnosis-based weight loss programs, smoking cessation treatment, and subconscious mind healing techniques at Blossom Hypnosis in Rochester, New York.

Blossom Hypnosis is less than 10 miles away for clients in Pittsford. If you live farther away, you can avail our virtual sessions on Zoom, Google Meet, FaceTime, or Skype.

Book a FREE consultation by sending us a message or giving us a call at 585-281-2988.