Claustrophobia is remarkably common, and can provoke fear and anxiety exceeding that experienced by patients dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This can be particularly threatening for patients having to undergo head and neck radiotherapy. In fact, for some, it can even be life-threatening, if it prevents them undergoing vital treatment.

Ironically, this powerful emotion can be evoked by a very short trauma suffered in very early life, and yet it takes a huge toll, both emotionally and in being able to live life to the full without the inconveniences it imposes. However the good news is that for almost anyone motivated to take back control, that these self-hypnosis techniques, used regularly, have been successful in dissembling these responses, priming you for a comfortable and relaxing treatment without anxiety or distress. In fact, these resources can considerably foreshorten your perception of the treatment time, which flies by whilst you enjoy embedding your own self-hypnosis strategies, which enhances healing, minimises any treatment-related side effects, and speeds your recovery!

You may be surprised and empowered to know that your determination to adapt and learn through life's challenges really can change your physiology and well being.