Using Hypnosis to Cure Insomnia Dr. Ruth Lever Kidson

Causes of Insomnia There is a wide variety of causes (eg anxiety, pain, and some medications). Insomnia may also occur for no apparent reason. It may just be a habit – the vicious circle of anxiety causing insomnia causing anxiety needs to be broken.

The Hypnotic Trance Hypnosis is not actually a form of sleep, but is a very similar state. Because of its ability to induce deep relaxation, hypnosis can be a very effective treatment for insomnia. When a vicious circle needs to be broken, hypnosis can produce dramatic results.

How Hypnosis is Used The relaxation that hypnosis produces helps relieve the anxiety associated with the insomnia. Post-hypnotic suggestions may be given to diminish the effects of insomnia (exhaustion, irritability etc.). Teaching patients self-hypnosis will help them to bridge the gap between wakefulness and sleep.

Additional Benefits Relief of anxiety Stopping nightmares

Hypnosis vs. Sleeping Pills Hypnosis is not an instant cure. The patient will need to practise self-hypnosis regularly. Hypnosis is perfectly safe to use a second time, or even a third, should the patient wake during the night. There are no unpleasant after-effects in the morning.

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