An alternative form of treatment which some individuals found success in treating their anxiety disorder is hypnotherapy or hypnosis.
Hypnotherapy is typically done by a specialist who is trained in the art of hypnosis and is called a hypnotherapist.
These specialists use exercises which are capable of putting an individual into a deep relaxation as well as an altered state of consciousness which is often referred to as a trance.
This form of therapy is not typically used on its own to treat anxiety disorders but in combination with conventional methods.
How Hypnosis Works to Replace Certain Behaviors Human behavior is typically learned through memory when situations arise in our life and our body responds both physically and emotionally.
When the same or similar situation happens in the future, we tend to respond with the same emotional and physical reactions that are attached to our memory.
In individuals who have a mental disorder such as anxiety disorders or phobias, sometimes these learned reactions are unhealthy.
With certain types of hypnosis, the individual can be guided to recall the event or situation which created the first reactions and replace these unhealthy reactions or behaviors with new healthier ones by separating the learned behavior from the memory.
When an individual is in a hypnotic state, their body and mind are very relaxed and their blood pressure and heart rate are lower.
When this relaxation of the mind occurs, this also changes certain brain wave activity which allows the individual to be more open to suggestion.
This hypnotic state is very effective in allowing the ability to change an individual's perception as well as certain types of behavior such as smoking, and nail-biting.
Hypnosis has also been known to be very effective for pain management in some individuals including those with chronic pain by blocking the awareness of the pain.
Treatment of Post Traumatic Anxiety with Hypnosis Hypnotherapy is also used to recall past traumatic events that an individual has been unable to remember which may be the root or cause of their anxiety.
In a relaxed hypnotized state, the event or situation may be revealed and the individual can then begin to receive psychotherapy treatment for these issues.
This form of hypnosis is sometimes used on individuals suffering from "post traumatic stress disorder".
There is some controversy, however, when using this form of hypnosis as there is a potential for creating "false memories" unintentionally through the therapist.
Hypnosis is not recommended for individuals who suffer from psychotic symptoms which may include delusions or hallucinations or individuals who have a substance abuse problem with alcohol or drugs.
Caution should also be taken when using hypnosis for pain control by ensuring that a physician has concluded that a condition is not present that may require surgery or medical treatment.
Hypnotherapy is a safe form of alternative therapy for mental disorders when it is performed by a mental health professional that is certified or licensed in this type of therapy.
Hypnotherapy is typically done by a specialist who is trained in the art of hypnosis and is called a hypnotherapist.
These specialists use exercises which are capable of putting an individual into a deep relaxation as well as an altered state of consciousness which is often referred to as a trance.
This form of therapy is not typically used on its own to treat anxiety disorders but in combination with conventional methods.
How Hypnosis Works to Replace Certain Behaviors Human behavior is typically learned through memory when situations arise in our life and our body responds both physically and emotionally.
When the same or similar situation happens in the future, we tend to respond with the same emotional and physical reactions that are attached to our memory.
In individuals who have a mental disorder such as anxiety disorders or phobias, sometimes these learned reactions are unhealthy.
With certain types of hypnosis, the individual can be guided to recall the event or situation which created the first reactions and replace these unhealthy reactions or behaviors with new healthier ones by separating the learned behavior from the memory.
When an individual is in a hypnotic state, their body and mind are very relaxed and their blood pressure and heart rate are lower.
When this relaxation of the mind occurs, this also changes certain brain wave activity which allows the individual to be more open to suggestion.
This hypnotic state is very effective in allowing the ability to change an individual's perception as well as certain types of behavior such as smoking, and nail-biting.
Hypnosis has also been known to be very effective for pain management in some individuals including those with chronic pain by blocking the awareness of the pain.
Treatment of Post Traumatic Anxiety with Hypnosis Hypnotherapy is also used to recall past traumatic events that an individual has been unable to remember which may be the root or cause of their anxiety.
In a relaxed hypnotized state, the event or situation may be revealed and the individual can then begin to receive psychotherapy treatment for these issues.
This form of hypnosis is sometimes used on individuals suffering from "post traumatic stress disorder".
There is some controversy, however, when using this form of hypnosis as there is a potential for creating "false memories" unintentionally through the therapist.
Hypnosis is not recommended for individuals who suffer from psychotic symptoms which may include delusions or hallucinations or individuals who have a substance abuse problem with alcohol or drugs.
Caution should also be taken when using hypnosis for pain control by ensuring that a physician has concluded that a condition is not present that may require surgery or medical treatment.
Hypnotherapy is a safe form of alternative therapy for mental disorders when it is performed by a mental health professional that is certified or licensed in this type of therapy.