What Most People Don't Know About hypnotherapy:

Here's What Most people Don't Know About Hypnotherapy:

1. Hypnotherapy is a type of therapy that uses hypnosis to help people overcome many different types of emotional, mental and behavioral challenges; and is very effective at improving these challenges.

2. It can be used to treat a whole bunch of issues, such as anxiety, depression, smoking, low self-confidence, phobias (such as the fear of flying or fear of spiders), different kinds of addiction, chronic pain, and more!

3. History shows that there are examples of hypnosis as a type of therapy that goes all the way back to ancient times, where it was used by both ancient Greeks and Egyptians.

4. So, how does hypnotherapy work?  Much like guided meditation, hypnotherapy works by guiding people into a very relaxed state of mind, specifically, into the theta brain state. It’s here, in the subconscious mind, with specific guidance by the therapist (usually in some form of a journey of the mind) that a person make positive changes.

5. Despite what many people believe, hypnosis is not about mind control or manipulation. Instead, a hypnotherapist (much like a stage hypnotist) works with the permission of the client to achieve certain goals.  And, while the hypnotherapist acts as a guide, the client is always in control of what they will or will not do, say or even think.  

6. Hypnotherapy, much like other therapies, is a tool best used with other solutions to a challenge to achieve optimal effectiveness and success.  This might include cognitive behavioral therapy, exercise and nutrition, mindfulness exercises and more

7. Studies show that hypnotherapy is a very safe and non-invasive form of therapy.  Side effects include feeling very relaxed afterwards, and seeing improvement in area being worked on by the client and therapist.

8. So, just how effective is hypnotherapy?  Well, overall it’s pretty darned effective!  Of course the effectiveness varies from person to person, and depends on things like how motivated a person is to make a change, how skilled the hypnotherapist is at guiding the client, how intense an issue is (the more-intense, of course, the longer deep-lasting change may take).  That being said, most people report seeing lots of improvement after just a few sessions. 

9. While hypnotherapy is very effective in person, it can also be conducted over the phone, over video chat, or even via video recordings.

10. Many people first encounter hypnosis through some sort of stage show by a hypnotist.  However, the entertainment often viewed in such a show does not accurately represent what hypnosis is about and how it can be effectively used, especially for purposed of therapy and change. 

11. While hypnotherapy is safe for most people, it’s not recommended for people with medical conditions such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, or multiple-personality-disorder.  If unsure, consult with your medical professional. 

12. Did you know that hypnotherapy is very effective at helping people to overcome addictions like smoking, drinking alcohol and overeating?

13. Many people who are at the top of their field (such as athletes, actors, politicians, entrepreneurs and more) have used hypnotherapy to improve their performance.  You will likely recognize the names of many famous people who’ve used hypnotherapy and praised how it helped them improve their performance.

14. While hypnotherapy has evolved over time, the basic idea is that your subconscious mind plays a powerful role in how we think, feel and act on a day-to-day basis.

15. If you want to reprogram your brain to drastically reduce negative beliefs and improve behavior in many areas, hypnotherapy can be very helpful in accomplishing this!

16. Did you know that hypnotherapy can be used to successfully treat a physical conditions like migraine headaches,  irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic pain and more?

17. Many people use hypnotherapy to reduce their overall stress levels, increase a more-relaxed state of mind.  This then has a positive impact on overall health and wellbeing.

18. As with just about any therapy, hypnotherapy is highly-individualized, and is customized to meet the specific and individual needs of every client.  Therefore, it’s likely that no two hypnotherapy sessions are ever alike! 

19. ‘Don’t sleep well?  Hypnotherapy is great at helping people with sleep disorders- such as insomnia and sleep apnea- finally get better nights’ rest. 

20. In order to ease symptoms and improve quality of life, hypnotherapy is often used in palliative care for people with serious illnesses.

21. ‘Ever see the show, “Monk,” about the detective with many phobias?  If so, you can guess how debilitating phobias can be on a person.  Luckily, hypnotherapy is pretty effective at helping people to overcome these deep-seated fears (like fear of flying or heights).  It’s too bad Monk didn’t know about this!  

22. Are you a public speaker, actor or other person who’s in the public eye, and you gt stage fright or performance anxiety?  If so, try hypnotherapy, because it’s great at helping people to overcome these things and help them to become masterful performers! 

23. Have you heard that hypnotherapy can help you to manage issues like chronic pain, arthritis, back pain and more?  If you or someone you know experiences any of these things, check out hypnotherapy!

24. One of my favorite things that hypnotherapy makes better is emotional issues stemming from grief, trauma or other negative experiences.  It can be a real life-changer here!

25. If you’re looking to boost your self-esteem and self-confidence- try hypnotherapy.  

26. There’s a growing trend of using hypnotherapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and other anxiety disorders.  This works well for veterans, people with childhood trauma and many other negative and stressful life experiences.

27. Hypnotherapy is even really effective at helping people to procrastinate less and improve their levels of productivity.

     

28. For people with relationship issues, like trust, communication or connection problems, hypnotherapy can be very helpful!

29. Another surprising (to some people) use of hypnotherapy is to effectively improve focus and concentration, which is especially great for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).  

30. If you’ve ever known anybody with fear or anxiety around medical procedures like dental work, fear of needles, or other things; then you know how tricky it is when it comes to getting needed medical attention.  Suggest that they look into hypnotherapy to overcome these things,, because it’s really effective at helping people with this.