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Task-specific focal dystonia is a movement disorder that interferes with the performance of particular tasks, such as writing, playing a musical instrument, or participating in a sport - a condition known informally as "the yips."
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The idea behind hypnosis revolves around altering a person’s brainwaves, allowing them to tap into resources within themselves that they cannot reach when fully conscious. Research shows that the approach can help some individuals manage their anxiety.
Although hypnotherapy has been around a long time, it is sometimes considered a CAM therapy and has grown in popularity for the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. The following describes more about this approach to treating panic disorder.
Anxiety disorders affect 40 million Americans each year, which makes anxiety the most common mental illness in the United States. There are many well-known forms of treatment for anxiety disorders including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, medication.