Dan Regan Hypnotherapy

**When Driving Makes You Anxious**

Driving is something many of us do every day without giving it much thought. But for some people, getting behind the wheel can bring a real sense of anxiety.

It might be driving on motorways, travelling somewhere unfamiliar, worrying about having a panic attack, or even feeling anxious as a passenger.

My latest article for the Ely Standard looks at why driving anxiety can develop, how it can start to affect your confidence and independence, and some of the ways you can begin to manage it.

The article has also appeared across other Cambridgeshire publications, including the Cambs Times and Hunts Post.

You can read it here:

www.elystandard.co.uk/news/26639722.cambs-hypnothe…

Dan Regan | Anxiety Specialist & Clinical Hypnotherapist | Ely, Newmarket & Online

1 week ago | [YT] | 2

Dan Regan Hypnotherapy

Why do I feel anxious when nothing is wrong?

That's a question I hear a lot.

You can be sitting at home, driving to work or getting on with an ordinary day when suddenly you notice that anxious feeling - perhaps your heart starts racing, your stomach feels unsettled or you just have that sense that something isn't right.

And because there's no obvious reason for it, you can end up becoming anxious about the anxiety itself.

This was the subject of my latest column for the Ely Standard, which was published online recently and in last week's newspaper.

I talk about why anxiety doesn't always need an obvious trigger in that particular moment - and why trying too hard to work out “Why am I anxious?” can sometimes keep you caught up in it.

You can read the article here:

www.elystandard.co.uk/news/26560367.ely-specialist…

#Anxiety #AnxietySupport #Hypnotherapy #Ely #Newmarket

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 2

Dan Regan Hypnotherapy

I was recently asked by Gay Times to contribute to an article looking at shy bladder (paruresis) and why using public urinals can cause so much anxiety for some people.

It's an issue I've written about and worked with before, and one of the points I discussed was that shy bladder can often make more sense when we look at it as part of a wider pattern of social anxiety.

The worry about whether you'll be able to go, becoming increasingly aware of the people around you, the physical anxiety and the temptation to avoid the situation can all become part of the same cycle.

I've added a little more about the Gay Times article to my existing post about shy bladder and paruresis here:

danreganhypnotherapy.co.uk/dans-blog/anxiety-stres…

#Anxiety #SocialAnxiety #ShyBladder #Paruresis #Hypnotherapy #Ely #Newmarket

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Dan Regan Hypnotherapy

Another lovely 5-star review from someone I worked with for anxiety and intrusive thoughts:

“I have noticed a real improvement in how I respond to anxious thoughts, and I no longer feel as overwhelmed by them.”

For many people, progress with anxiety isn't about making sure an anxious thought never appears again. It's about learning to respond differently so those thoughts no longer have the same impact.

Thank you for sharing your experience.

I'm Dan Regan, an anxiety specialist and hypnotherapist working with clients in Ely, Newmarket and online.

danreganhypnotherapy.co.uk/what-people-say/

#Anxiety #IntrusiveThoughts #AnxietySupport #Hypnotherapy #Ely #Newmarket

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Dan Regan Hypnotherapy

When anxiety feels particularly strong, it's natural to immediately try to make it stop.

But constantly checking how anxious you feel, fighting the sensations or searching for reassurance can sometimes keep even more attention focused on the anxiety.

In my recently updated article, I look at some practical ways you can respond differently when anxiety feels strong in the moment.

I'm Dan Regan, an anxiety specialist and hypnotherapist helping people in Ely, Newmarket and online.

Read the article to find out more:danreganhypnotherapy.co.uk/dans-blog/anxiety-stres…

#anxiety #anxietyely #ely #hypnotherapy #newmarket

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Dan Regan Hypnotherapy

Why do some thoughts get stuck in your mind?

Most thoughts come and go without us giving them much attention.

But when a thought makes you feel anxious, frightened or uncertain, you may start analysing it, checking it, trying to understand it or desperately trying to get rid of it.

And the more attention and significance you give the thought, the more 'stuck' it can start to feel.

After helping hundreds of people with anxiety in Ely, Newmarket and online, this is a pattern I see regularly.

In my latest anxiety article, I explain why this happens and share practical ways you can start changing how you respond when a thought won't seem to leave you alone.

Read more:
danreganhypnotherapy.co.uk/dans-blog/anxiety-stres…

Dan Regan
Anxiety Therapy & Hypnotherapy in Ely and Newmarket

#Anxiety #Overthinking #AnxietyHelp #Ely #Newmarket

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

Dan Regan Hypnotherapy

Do you overthink before, during or after social situations?

You might worry about what to say beforehand, analyse how you're coming across while you're there and then replay conversations afterwards.

After helping hundreds of people with anxiety, one thing I've noticed is that this often isn't a lack of social ability. The same person may communicate completely naturally around people they trust.

Anxiety can turn your attention inwards, leaving you monitoring yourself and worrying about judgement rather than relaxing and being part of the conversation.

I've updated my guide to how to stop overthinking in social situations, including practical ways to reduce self-focus, post-event analysis and the pressure to get conversations "right".

danreganhypnotherapy.co.uk/dans-blog/confidence-a-…

I provide anxiety therapy and hypnotherapy in Ely, Newmarket and online, with a free initial consultation available.

#SocialAnxiety #Overthinking #AnxietyHelp #Confidence #SelfConfidence #Ely #Newmarket #Hypnotherapy

2 months ago | [YT] | 2

Dan Regan Hypnotherapy

Has anxiety quietly started deciding what you do - and what you avoid?

Avoiding something that makes you anxious usually brings immediate relief. Unfortunately, that relief can reinforce the belief that the situation really was something you needed to escape.

Over time, you might turn down invitations, avoid certain journeys, stay quiet in meetings or arrange more of your life around preventing anxiety.

I've updated my guide to anxiety and avoidance, including how the cycle develops, the safety behaviours you may not realise you're using, and practical ways to start rebuilding confidence.

danreganhypnotherapy.co.uk/dans-blog/anxiety-stres…

#anxiety #anxietyhelp #socialanxiety #hypnotherapy #hypnotherapyinely #hypnotherapyinnewmarket #ely #newmarket

2 months ago | [YT] | 2

Dan Regan Hypnotherapy

Can anxiety cause shaking or trembling?

Shaky hands, trembling legs, a shaky voice or even the feeling that your whole body is vibrating can all occur when anxiety activates the body's fight-or-flight response.

For some people, the biggest problem then becomes worrying about the shaking itself, particularly if they're afraid somebody else will notice.

My latest anxiety article explains why trembling can happen, how it can become part of the anxiety cycle and what can help you feel calmer and more in control.

Read more:

danreganhypnotherapy.co.uk/dans-blog/anxiety-stres…

#Anxiety #AnxietySupport #Hypnotherapy #Ely #Newmarket

2 months ago | [YT] | 2

Dan Regan Hypnotherapy

Could anxiety be causing your hot flushes?

Hot flushes aren't always linked to hormones or hot weather. Anxiety can also trigger sudden feelings of warmth, facial flushing and sweating as part of the body's natural fight-or-flight response.

If you've experienced this, it can be unsettling, especially if you don't understand why it's happening.

I've written a new article explaining why anxiety can cause hot flushes, why they often feel so alarming, and what can help.

Read the full article here: danreganhypnotherapy.co.uk/dans-blog/anxiety-stres…

#Anxiety #MentalHealth #PanicAttacks #Hypnotherapy #Ely #Newmarket #Cambridgeshire

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