When Will Hypnosis Be Beneficial?

Hypnosis is optimally effective when the person is highly motivated to overcome a problem. It can be used to help deal with many issues both medical and social. Below are some the the most common uses for hypnosis. 

USES OF HYPNOSIS IN MEDICINE

•Gastrointestinal Disorders (Ulcers, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease)

•Dermatologic Disorders (Eczema, Herpes, Neurodermatitis, Pruritus [itching], Psoriasis, Warts)

•Surgery/Anesthesiology (In unusual circumstances, hypnosis has been used as the sole anesthetic for surgery, including the removal of the gall bladder, amputation, cesarean section, and hysterectomy. Reasons for using hypnosis as the sole anesthetic may include: situations where chemical anesthesia is not advised because of allergies or hyper-sensitivities; when organic problems increase the risk of using chemoanesthesia; and in some conditions where it is necessary for the patient to be able to respond to questions or directives from the surgeon)

•Acute and Chronic Pain (back pain, cancer pain, dental anesthesia, headaches  and migraines, arthritis or rheumatism) 

•Burns: Hypnosis is not only effective for the pain, but when hypnotic anesthesia and feelings of coolness are created in the first few hours after a significant burn, it appears that it also reduces inflammation and promotes healing. A second degree burn can often be kept from going third degree if hypnosis is used soon after the burn is inflicted 

•Nausea and Vomiting associated with chemotherapy and pregnancy

•Childbirth: Based on clinical evidence, approximately two thirds of women have been found capable of using hypnosis as the sole analgesic for labor.  This eliminates the risks that medications can pose to both the mother and child

•Hemophilia: Hemophilia patients can often be taught to use self-hypnosis to control vascular flow and keep from requiring a blood transfusion

•Allergies, asthma 

•High blood pressure (hypertension) 

USES OF HYPNOSIS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY AND BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE

•Trauma (incest, rape, physical and emotional abuse, cult abuse)

•Anxiety and stress management

•Depression

•Bed-wetting (enuresis)

•Sports and athletic performance

•Smoking cessation

•Obesity and weight control

•Sexual dysfunctions

•Sleep disorders

•Concentration difficulties, test anxiety and learning disorders

USES OF HYPNOSIS IN DENTISTRY

 •Behavior Modification

 •Relaxation, Anxiety Control

 •Fear Elimination

 •Quelling Undesirable Habits, Tongue Thrust, Reverse Swallowing, TMJ Dysfunction, Bruxism, Clenching

 •Amnesia

 •Analgesia, Anesthesia, Pain Control

 •Prevention of Gagging and Nausea

 •Control of Saliva and Bleeding

 •Creative visualization for healing

 •Restorative Appliance Tolerance, Pretreatment Desensitization

 •Self-image, Self-esteem, and Confidence

So as you can see, hypnosis is not only the tricks and fun you see on television and at dinner shows. Hypnosis can be a way of healing and helping people to live longer, better, and healthier lives.