Hi,
I would consider myself a go-getter. I read a lot of self-help/motivational authors such as Stephen Covey, Zig Ziglar, John Maxwell, Tony Robbins, etc. And, I feel like I work really hard, but at the same time I don't feel like my life quite lives up to my expectations and I need some help and am wondering if hypnosis would help. I don't have depression, but I am sometimes frustrated, depressed, lonely, etc. and just generally unhappy with my lack of results in life. It doesn't ruin my life, but just leaves plenty to be desired. I don't have social anxiety disorder, but at the same time I'm much more likely to not interact with strangers than am I to engage them. I rarely socialize on the weekends. I am 34 years old and although I had lots of girlfriends when I was younger I have never been in a relationship for more than 6 months and I haven't dated anyone for 5 years. I also tend to worry too much about what other people think and how I am being perceived. And, in general, I am a bit of a perfectionist. If I don't succeed at something I get frustrated even if I'm new to the thing I'm trying. If I do succeed I take it for granted and assume I had to succeed due to my effort. This thought process makes it hard to ever really enjoy anything because nothing is ever good enough. Basically I want to be more positive, more outgoing and friendly, more social, more confident, and less anxious and worried. I would also like to meet someone and be in a relationship one day. I've tried to change these personality issues, but nothing has really given me lasting change. Will hypnotherapy help me? And, if so how do I find a therapist? Thanks in advance.
Chris