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Fear of Criticism – Definition

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Fear of criticism can cause hesitation or feeling trapped in your emotions. Meridian Peak Hypnosis helps clients reduce and eliminate the fear of criticism so you a move forward feeling confident. We work with clients both in-office and worldwide via online hypnosis sessions.

Fear of criticism is an intense anxiety or dread of being judged, disapproved of, or negatively evaluated by others. It often leads to heightened self-consciousness, avoidance of situations where feedback might occur, and an exaggerated concern about one’s perceived flaws or inadequacies.

Fear of Criticism Can Affect Physical and Mental Health and Well-Being

A fear of criticism can impact both mental and physical well-being in several ways:

Increased anxiety: Constant worry about judgment can lead to chronic stress, triggering anxiety disorders and panic attacks.
Low self-esteem: Persistent fear of disapproval undermines self-worth, fostering feelings of inadequacy and insecurity.
Social withdrawal: Avoidance of social situations can lead to isolation, further exacerbating feelings of loneliness and depression.
Physical tension: Stress responses, such as muscle tightness, headaches, or gastrointestinal issues, can manifest due to constant fear and anxiety.
Impaired performance: Fear of criticism can cause overthinking or paralysis, reducing productivity and overall performance in personal and professional life.

Hypnosis Can Help You Change Emotions Related to a Fear of Criticism

Hypnosis gives fear of criticism emotions, actions and reactions  a ‘way out’ and creates a new program in the part of your mind that regulates automated habits and reactions. Many clients who come to Meridian Peak Hypnosis with concerns about criticism and other related barriers have first gone to talk therapy but are looking for a method that gets better and faster results. They report feeling much better after just the first hypnosis session and see the way forward. The Meridian Peak Hypnosis method for change is night-and-day different than talk therapy.

Hypnosis is proven more effective than traditional counseling

In a study in American Health Magazine, hypnosis and hypnotherapy have a 93% success rate compared with lower results from other methods of therapy which require far more sessions.  Click here to learn more about hypnosis and its high success rate.

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Marc Holm, CHt

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Jodi Grubman, CH

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Christina Shay, CH

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Christina Olsen, CHt

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Additional Information:

Wikipedia - Hypnotherapy
Wikipedia - Self Hypnosis
National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH)