Claustrophobia for Head & Neck Radiotherapy Patients

Re-programme uncomfortable feelings of Claustrophobia

Duration 16 mins 24 secs
Published 21 Jul 2021
Updated 25 Jul 2021
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Most people with claustrophobia naturally avoid confined spaces, and it can take many forms.


However, radiotherapy to the head & neck region necessitates a specialised, closely fitted face and neck mask to be fashioned during the initial planning process. This can unveil difficult emotions, that can make subsequent treatment difficult to endure. This audiofile is a means to re-programme these uncomfortable feelings from within. Relax, and let go of core emotional ties to past events, and free yourself from these distressing responses. Rehearse the transition from a crowded noisy throbbing market-place to an oasis within a beautiful walled garden of your choosing, where you can return again and again during your radiotherapy. This can help transform your mask into a snug support, holding you comfortably in position whilst you drift off, once again, into your inner world, ensuring your treatment proceeds with optimal safety and accuracy whilst you rest back, and re-experience your healing, hypnotic powers.


However, there are a few cautionary points we must mention. We do not recommend using hypnosis without medical permission if you suffer from severe untreated depression, uncontrolled epilepsy, or experience visual or auditory hallucinations implying psychotic illness. All of these situations require medical assistance to ensure your safe recovery.


In the absence of any contraindications, you may be able to improve a range of both psychological and physical problems using hypnotic techniques. The resources that we provide here are simple but effective tools, which we advocate should be used alongside conventional medical treatments. Hopefully this way, your treatment can be made as comfortable as possible, and you can do everything to ensure the outcome is the best achievable in the shortest time. Relax, and learn how much more control you have over the way you think, and the way you feel! Harness a little mind-magic, and see if you can make your own wishes come true.