A few months ago, anxiety dictated my life. A constant lump in my stomach, an invisible weight that prevented me from breathing. After a traumatic event, everything changed overnight. Going out, laughing, going to school… Every day became a real challenge. I felt like I was trapped in a spiral that I couldn’t get out of.
But today, thanks to my treatment with Claire Colson, I can finally say that my life has changed.
Living with anxiety: a constant battle
My anxiety wasn’t just a passing nervousness. It was a permanent inner storm, triggered by the slightest unexpected event: a delay, a strange sensation in my body, an uncertainty about the future. And the more stressed I was, the more my body reacted: twinges, nausea, dizziness… which fuelled my anxiety even more. It was a vicious circle I couldn’t get out of.
I tried everything I could think of: meditation, herbal teas, breathing exercises… Sometimes it calmed me down a bit, but never in the long term. I needed a real solution, a profound change.
The meeting that changed everything
After months of wandering between different solutions and professionals, I discovered Claire Colson at the Centre Médical Alegria. An integrative therapist specialising in hypersensitivity, her approach immediately appealed to me. I’d already consulted psychologists, but without much success. With Claire, from the very first session, I felt that something was different.
A personalised, caring approach
Claire immediately put me at ease. She didn’t just listen to me, she sought to understand in depth what I was going through. Her approach combines several tools: hypnosis, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), coaching, etc. Each session was tailored to my way of working and my history.
We started by working on my limiting thoughts, the little voices in my head that fed my fears. Instead of being subjected to them, I learned to question them, to deconstruct them and to replace them with more calming beliefs. Above all, I realised that my anxiety was not my enemy, but a signal that I needed to listen to and tame.
An in-depth transformation
I quickly noticed changes. My anxiety attacks, which had been omnipresent, became less frequent and then disappeared. I’ve learnt to spot the warning signs and defuse them before they get too big. Of course, I still have moments of doubt or stress, but they no longer paralyse me.
Claire has also helped me to reconnect with my emotions. Rather than running away from them or being subjected to them, I learnt to welcome and understand them. This process was a real liberation: for the first time in a long time, I no longer felt overwhelmed.
A new freedom
Today, I can say that my anxiety no longer controls my life. I feel more grounded, more confident and freer. Thanks to Claire Colson, I’ve rediscovered a serenity I thought I’d lost. She has been much more than a therapist, she has been a precious ally on my path.
If you suffer from anxiety, phobias or overwhelming emotions, I can only encourage you to try a consultation at the Alegria Medical Centre with Claire Colson. What worked for me could well be the trigger you need. I hope this testimonial can help you in your recovery.
Lou.
