Tag: Hypnosis Portland

Oregon Has the Worst Mental Illness Rate in the Country.

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close 1 in 4 people have some kind of mental illness.  While there are over 200 classified forms of mental illness, the five (5) major categories of mental illness are: Anxiety Disorders. Mood Disorders. Schizophrenia/Psychotic Disorders. Dementias. Eating Disorders. Of the 51 States […]

How I Found The Secret To A Stress-less Life!

Have you driven in Portland, Oregon lately? If you have, you know what stress and anxiety is! Portland, Oregon is ranked the 28th largest city in the United States. Portland’s population grew by 19,300 between 2010 and 2012. That’s a lot of people.  The bigger the city, the more stress the people that live in […]

Hypnosis: An Alternative Approach to Stress Reduction

We all know what stress can do to us, right? Poor sleep, no appetite, anxiety, agitation and a host of other symptoms. There are several anti-stress medications out there and the drug Citalopram (CeleXA) is the most prescribed to help people deal this the stress in their lives. That’s good, right? But what isn’t so […]

10 Common Symptoms Of Depression

  Every year approximately 9.5 percent of the American population suffers from depression. Depression is a grave illness that affects day to day life and destroys families. It is a disorder that controls the mind and its functions causing loss of appetite, sleeplessness, mood swings, and a deep sense of despair. The symptoms of depression […]

Stress In The Workplace – How To Cope With It

Most of us readily acknowledge that stress is an inescapable part of life in our modern society. It’s in the home, the schools, and the workplace. Workplace stress management is becoming a buzz word of sorts, as more companies seek ways to cope with workplace stressors. But what is it? Defining Workplace Stress “Stress is […]

Use Self Hypnosis to Combat Stress

Self-hypnosis is a wonderfully fast and effective way to reduce stress and calm your nerves. No matter what your challenge,  one of the foundational tools you’re taught at Gresham Hypnosis Center is self-hypnosis for stress reduction. It’s similar to meditating. The major difference between self-hypnosis and meditation is meditation is used to clear the mind. […]