A little over four years ago, I was sitting in a car during a thunderstorm and it got struck by lightning. There was an incredibly loud boom right above my head, which caused my threshold of tolerable sound to drop drastically. For about two weeks after this incident…
I was seeking help for anxiety due to fear of flying. Back then, the goal was to take a vacation with the family, which I successfully did.
Part II of using the inner gyroscope: I earlier posted the audio of a client who recently described incredible successes in activating her brain’s internal gyrostabilizing, or self-comforting ability…
The post contains an audio clip from a recent session with a client who – since she is unidentified – wanted to share her success with others who struggle with OCD or other forms of intrusive worry. She has struggled with OCD since childhood and has been in therapy several times in her life, including use of various medications. She has had periods of significant remission of symptoms but acknowledges she has never been entirely free of compulsive behaviors.
STORY UPDATE!
I just wanted to tell you that I am still flying with no problems. I have even stopped the preflight Xanax. Since our sessions, my wife and I have visited about 90% of all islands in the Caribbean and even Columbia SA. I still credit you with getting me off the ground. I now live in Ohio, actually we moved back home after Brenda retired. Her parents are 90 and we knew it was time to go and take care of them…
A few days ago a client with very significant OCD reported much success in reducing her recurring fearful intrusive thoughts about muscle twitching she had been experiencing.