by: Trevor Dumbleton
One of the hardest phobias, both to deal with and explain to your friends, is a bird phobia. Sure, everyone thinks they're pretty. They sing their little songs, the have the lovely plumage, and they look nice on tree branches. But they've also got those talons, those beaks, and a set of nasty wings that they put to use in the most bizarre ways. A bird phobia is not uncommon, but it is very inconvenient when you want to go outside to mow the lawn or work in the garden. Let's face it, the birds aren't going anywhere and you need to conquer your fear of them if you want to leave the house without always nervously looking skyward. Hypnosis is one way in which you can finally put your bird phobia to rest and enjoy the outdoors.
Though when most people think of hypnosis as a way to quit smoking or make other people think they are chickens, it is actually a powerful tool for ridding oneself of phobias. Thanks to its ability to, in a way, reprogram the conscious mind through the subconscious mind, hypnosis can help you rid yourself of bothersome bugaboos such as a bird phobia.
Hypnosis uses a form of deep relaxation, not unlike meditation, to calm the subject into a state in which suggestion may be applied. These suggestions can be very powerful, as they tap into the subject's subconscious mind to work through the roadblocks, such as phobias, that prevent us from fully enjoying all that life has to offer. Thus, a bird phobia can be conquered through the use of self-hypnosis tapes or by visiting a professional hypnotherapist.
If you want to finally put your bird phobia to rest, hypnosis may be your key to fully enjoying the outdoors. You don't need to continually listen for bird calls, worrying just how far away those little terrors may be. Instead, you could simply appreciate the sounds of their songs, their brilliant colors, and their grace in the air. Hypnosis can turn your feathered fiends into feathered friends in very little time. If you want to give it a try, there are plenty of resources available. So start investigating your options and see what hypnosis can do for your bird phobia.