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Hypnotherapyhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/health/healt...cine/therapies_hypnotherapy.shtmlWhat is it? During hypnosis the patient enters a relaxed state, in which respiration, heart and metabolic rates slow down and the conscious mind is bypassed, leaving the unconscious or sub-conscious mind open to suggestion. The use of trance states to facilitate healing dates back to ancient times. Modern hypnotherapy developed from Austrian physician Anton Mesmer's work in the 1800s, and work by psychologists and neurobiologists in the 1900s. Hypnotherapists usually encourage light or medium-trance states, in which the patient remains fully aware of everything that's going on. A small proportion of susceptible people can be placed in deep-trance states in which all conscious awareness is lost. Two main types of hypnosis are used today. The most common is induction hypnosis, whereby the practitioner talks the patient into a deeply relaxed state and implants mental healing suggestions. Psychiatrist Milton Erickson (1901-80) developed a less authoritarian approach in which inductions and solutions aren't imposed. Instead, impromptu suggestions are made during everyday trance states and the patient remains in control. Self-hypnosis Erickson's work has also been developed into self-hypnosis techniques. These typically involve self-induction using four stages - relaxation, deepening (mentally counting down from ten to one into an increasingly relaxed state), application of 'suggestions' and formal ending (mentally counting oneself back up into fully alert consciousness). The 'suggestions' are positive statements about a desired behaviour or outcome that are used to programme the subconscious mind during the relaxed state. What's it used for? Hypnotherapy is used for anxiety, phobias, addictions, weight problems, pain and insomnia. In the hands of qualified, experienced and trustworthy practitioners, hypnotherapy is safe. This article was last medically reviewed by Dr Rob Hicks in January 2007. First published in October 2002. |
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A bit more info about hypnotherapy and how it can help.
------------------------------------------------------------- HYPNOTHERAPY is the application of hypnotic techniques in such a way as to bring about therapeutic changes. An external influence - the Therapist - assists in activating the inner resources of a person - the Client - in order to achieve realistic goals. The problems that HYPNOTHERAPY is best placed to help fall into the following broad classes: Thoughts and ideas People can suffer from thoughts of low self-esteem, or obsessive thoughts about someone or something. They may not be able, for example, to get out of their minds the idea that they are suffering from an illness, despite medical reassurance, or that a partner is unfaithful. HYPNOTHERAPY can help the client to change such ideas. Phobias People often experience an irrational fear of a variety of insects, animals, objects or situations and HYPNOTHERAPY is particularly renowned for its effectiveness in assisting sufferers to overcome these distressing and inhibiting conditions. Feelings People can suffer from a wide variety of distressing feelings such as panic attacks, anxiety, jealousy, guilt, anger or inadequacy. Whatever the problem feeling, HYPNOTHERAPY can deal with it more specifically than can a drug - and without harmful side effects. Habits People can find themselves in the grip of many habits that they seem unable to control, from something like nail-biting or smoking to more deep-seated compulsions. HYPNOTHERAPY, using hypnotic techniques, can help to remove habits with precision and again, a total freedom from side effects. Issues Hypnotherapy can help you with a huge range of issues. For some examples of the may things which Hypnotherapy can help, please check out our extensive list. Smoking Weight control Nail biting Enuresis Habits Eating disorders Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Stress Anxiety Depression Sexual problems Sport Nerves (exams, tests etc.) Confidence Self-esteem Gambling Sleep problems Public speaking Letting Go Panic attacks Phobias Headaches Pain Illness Relationship problems Skin problems Arthritis Concentration Memory Fear Relaxation Blushing Shyness Irritable Bowel Syndrome Childbirth Bereavement Stammering Children's problems Motivation Work performance Interviews Addictions Self-actualisation Personal growth Fulfilment Past Life Regression Taken from the website http://www.hypnotherapists.org.uk/about/hypnotherapy.asp |