Hypnotism is an intense, guided and focused attention to
achieve trance – a heightened state of awareness. Trance is an altered state of awareness marked by
decreased breadth and increased intensity of consciousness. The person
who is being hypnotised get so much focused that anything around the person
gets temporarily blocked out. During this therapy trained therapist can make a
person focus on some event or incident.
How does it work?
Hypnotism is and aid to Psychotherapy, through which people
can explore painful thoughts, incidents, feelings, memories which have been
hidden from their conscious minds. It also enables people perceive and view
differently as it unblocks the mind relieving the clogged-up stress.
Which disease or conditions
can be treated with Hypnotism?
Hypnotherapy can help for coping with stress and anxiety. For
example, it can reduce stress and anxiety before a medical procedure, such as a
biopsy.
Hypnotism has been researched and studied for conditions
mentioned below;
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It is useful as a pain controller for pains associated
with cancer, joint problems, dental procedures, fibromyalgia and headaches.
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It can be helpful in dealing with weight loss
and sleep deprivation.
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It can help gain self confidence, motivation discipline
and willpower.
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It can be helpful to overcome grief and loss.
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It relieves symptoms of hot flashes related with
menopause.
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Hypnotism has been successful in the treatment
of insomnia, bed-wetting, and phobias.
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Hypnotism has been used to treat fatigue connected
with radiotherapy in people with cancer.
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It has got most remarkable results with
gastrointestinal problems and skin problems.
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It can be used to overcome bad habits like
smoking, overeating.
Hypnotism is considered safe and effective when conducted by
trained therapist. Hypnotism is complementary and alternative medical
treatment.
Unpleasant reactions to Hypnotism are rare, but it may
include Headaches, drowsiness, false memory etc.
