Listen to Linda Milburn in action with Nova radio

Listen in on how she hypnotised Nat from the Nova Crew and one of her listeners in overcoming a bad habit

Let Linda personally help you overcome your bad habits, disorders or overwhelming problems

Dealing with Food phobias Through Hypnotherapy

food phobia hypnotherapy

We’ve all had to face the prospect of trying out food that we’ve never eaten before or of having to eat something we don’t particularly enjoy. For most children, vegetables are simply gross, and many adults don’t like a particular dish or foodstuff. New foods can be scary too. We have no idea how it will taste, whether we’ll enjoy it or not, and what effect it’ll have on our bodies. For most people, a dislike of the odd dish or drink may not seem all that frightening, but for others, food can present a challenging obstacle.

It is important to understand the difference between eating disorders and food phobias. While it may be easy to consider both as similar challenges, there is a clear difference here. People dealing with eating disorders generally associate eating with their body image, while people who live with food phobias experience a sometimes-acute fear of the food itself, or the act of making/preparing it.

 

Defining Food phobias – What is Cibophobia?

The fear of food can have a profound effect on our lives, from making it difficult to enjoy food with friends and family to having a destructive impact on our physical wellbeing and mental health. We unpack the nature of food phobias and explore just how hypnotherapy can assist in helping us overcome a fear of one of the very things we need to stay alive.

A food phobia – also called cibophobia – describes a severe, often irrational fear of food. This may be limited to include a fear of a particular dish or type of food or can apply to entire categories of food. Some food phobias can lead to mild symptoms, including dry mouth, nausea and to trembling, while others can trigger more serious ones, including panic, shortness of breath, or losing consciousness.

Types of Food phobias – Common Issues Relating to Cibophobia

While food phobias aren’t limited to a specific set of causes or foods, these debilitating conditions can sometimes be attributed to specific foods or food states. Perishable foods can trigger a sufferer to worry about the freshness of the foodstuff, while some foods like baked goods and meats can cause undercooking concerns. Sometimes, people may experience anxiety over who prepared their food, while expiration dates and even the notion of eating leftovers can trigger a panic attack.

• Fear of New Foods (Food Neophobia)
A fear of new foods is actually a relatively common occurrence and can sometimes be misinterpreted as someone who is a ‘picky’ or ‘fussy eater. This can often lead to a person leaving out critical components of a balanced diet as they stick to ‘tried-and-tested’ foods, resulting in mineral, vitamin or calorie deficiencies.

• Fear of Cooking (Mageirocophobia)
No, we’re not talking about partners who don’t enjoy cooking; we’re referring to people who have a genuine fear of food that is no longer in its raw or natural state. This fear can come from anxiety around who handled, processed and packaged food to distress around applying heat or any external conditions to food in general.

• Fear of Vomiting (Emetophobia)
While nobody likes throwing up, vomiting is a natural process that allows our bodies to expel toxic foodstuffs or alleviate overeating. People facing emetophobia will do anything it takes, even to avoid the risk of vomiting – including not eating enough food in the first place.

 

While some people may be able to relate to one or more types of food phobias mentioned above, others may experience more unique or specific symptoms. It is important to understand what food phobia you’re facing and whether or not it is related to an eating disorder rather than a fear of food itself.

If you’re struggling with an eating disorder, this article may be very helpful: Xhallenging bad eating habits through Hypnotherapy.

How Hypnotherapy Can Help – Addressing the Causes of Cibophobia

Like many other phobias, hypnotherapy is an excellent tool for addressing fear of food. Because most phobias are misunderstood and difficult to treat, hypnotherapy is an effective treatment for accessing the root cause of the problem and confronting it in a relaxed, controlled state.

Hypnotherapists, like those at Hypnocare, are excellent at working with clients, first to understand the problems that can trigger challenges like cebophobia and then develop effective techniques to address them. Once a deep state of relaxation has been induced, therapists are able to reach into the subconscious and work with the Clients to address the sometimes-deep-seated causes of food phobias before helping them to find ways to refocus their minds on mechanisms that can aid them in managing and even completely overcoming the issues that drive a fear of food.

Food is an important and central part of our lives, and we shouldn’t have to live with a fear of it. Hypnotherapy is proven to help people face their fears, not just of food, but of many other things too.

CHANGE YOUR MIND AND CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

 CALL NOW FOR A FREE 15 MIN CONSULT

CLINIC AND ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE

Perth/Fremantle Call Linda 0409079435

Midland/Mundaring Call Jan 0423936933

Medical Disclaimer

Results will vary from person to person.

For More Information & Disclaimer: Full Medical Disclaimer Here

Hypnocare Hypnosis Clinic Fremantle

Linda Milburn

Located in Hilton, 3 min from Fremantle, WA.

Phone:
0409 079 435
08 9388 6322

Hypnocare Hypnosis Clinic Darlington

Contact: Jan

Phone:
0423 936 933

hypnotherapist perth

Linda Milburn

Involved in Natural Healing for over 30 years

Fellow Member of the (AHA) Australian Hypnotherapist Association

Past SEO and Board Member of the AHA for 8 years

READ MORE ABOUT LINDA

.

Let us know how we can help you

Here's what our clients have to say

Have been seeing linda for a few months now and has changed my life for the better greatly! I was sceptical at first but Linda made me feel so comfortable and she really is great at what she does My issue was with alcohol and no longer is an issue for me. Thanks again Linda

I was a habitual worrier. If all was ok my mind would search for the next problem. I came out of my second session with Linda and this had disappeared. I felt light. I had a realisation that whatever my situation, I had a choice. It was highly liberating and has persevered. I ended up studying hypnosis and have a new respect for what Linda helped me achieve. She's genuine and down to earth. Thanks Linda

Linda is a very experienced practitioner in the field. I feel very lucky to have had support from such a seasoned professional. Thank you for all you have done to help me progress Linda. It is much appreciated.

It’s been 8 weeks smoke free and the idea of picking up a cigarette is so unappealing I now sometimes wonder how I was ever a smoker. My skin is better, I'm not carrying around guilt every day, I don't stink, I'm not as anxious, basically I'm so happy it's all behind me and count my lucky stars I don't have to live that smoker life anymore. I think I was really ready to quit this time, and can't thank Linda enough for helping me make that happen. I didn't know if I had the strength to quit for good, but the session we did reminded me just how strong I am. Thank you millions and millions Linda, that one afternoon in your chair has changed my life and helped me kick a habit I've struggled with for over 10 years. Thank you so very much 🙏🙏

In 2008 I visited Linda in her Subiaco clinic to treat a psychological tick involving constant jaw clenching/clicking (probably around 200 times per day - for years). After just 1 session it stopped dead immediately - 100%. It has now remained a forgotten habit for 9 years... had I not gone to her, I would have probably developed an arthritic jaw by now!

Wow! There are no words that can really express my transformation after a few sessions with Linda. When I initially came to see Linda, I was suffering from anxiety and depression from a number of traumatic experiences I had been through in recent years. My anxiety and depression had started impacting my work, relationships and health. I averaged 2 HRS of sleep a night and sat on my couch every painfully stricken day, debilitated by everything that was going on. After my first session, I drove out of Linda’s office feeling light as a feather; I slept like a baby that night and signed up to a gym. By my 3rd session, I was comfortable with speaking to a group of people, I was sleeping regularly and had a huge motivation to go to the gym six days a week. Not only is my life on track, I am following my dreams. Things that I promised myself I would do one day, I am already doing. What stood out for me, was that Linda’s work taught my inner being to help myself, rather than rely on other people to help me find my way. Linda’s work not only instantaneously helped me, the effects of Linda’s work has unfolded over the last 3 months. Thank you Linda. You are truly a blessing.

Facebook
Call Now Button