Tinnitus Tragedy

ew Jersey Hypnotist James Malone was saddened to learn about the recent death by suicide of a 52 year old UK man who developed tinnitus after attending a loud rock concert, saying it underlines the importance of making help available to the many people who need it.

The individual in question, a married father of two, took his own life after struggling with tinnitus for three months and apparently became despondent as he was unable to find adequate relief despite seeking medical attention.

Tinnitus, or the experience of continually hearing irritating sounds that do not come from the external environment is a condition that afflicts millions of people worldwide each year. Although exposure to loud sounds can trigger it, frequently the cause is unknown and it is often resistant to conventional treatment.

"Mind/body therapies such as hypnosis can be a complement to standard medical care and can help many people reduce the distress of tinnitus and help them regain their quality of life." states Malone who is the author of Calm Your Tinnitus: The Less You Fear It, The Less You Hear It.

He adds "the tinnitus sounds are thought to resemble phantom limb pain in that they do not originate in the ear but rather the brain. The more distressed someone is by their tinnitus, the more it increases their focus on it, which sets up a vicious cycle. A hypnotist who understands tinnitus can help the person discharge the emotional impact and enable them to become distracted away from the sounds and towards a calmer and more productive focus."

Mr. Malone is a Certified Hypnotist with an office in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ and is the author of several online self-help books including Calm Your Tinnitus: The Less You Fear It, The Less You Hear It.

George Bernard Shaw Quote

In today's culture of whining, I think this Shaw quote is particularly timely, what do you think?

"This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it what I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations."

George Bernard Shaw, from Epistle Dedicatory in Man and Superman

7 Keys to True Self-Confidence Event 11/29/11

On Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 7 PM I will be hosting a free workshop based on my latest e-book entitled "The 7 Keys to True Self-Confidence" at the Point Pleasant Beach Library.

You could very well call the present era the "Age of Reinvention" due to rapid and continual shifts in society, family and the workplace. We are constantly having to adapt-whether we want to or not!

Stress is simply our response to demands placed upon us. Coming from a place of true self-confidence allows us to weather these changes more comfortably and competently.

You will learn various techniques involving communication and physiology that will allow you to connect with your best self.

The library is located at 710 McLean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742. Admission is free but preregistration through my meet up group is requested so that we have an approximate headcount.

http://www.meetup.com/Ocean-County-Stress-Relief-Empowerment/events/39064342/