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Hypnosis?

AnxiousAnn
AnxiousAnn

Has anyone tried hypnosis for their anxiety? I'm interested in giving it a go, but I'd like to hear from others who have tried it first. Tips? Stories? Both Good and Bad would be apprecaited.  Thanks! 

Community LeaderMid
Mid
Welcome to the anxiety board at DS.

I have not tried hypnosis myself.

I have heard from others that their experience was successful. It really depends on what you are expecting and whether or not the person providing the hypnosis is ethical, honorable, and prepared to provide what you are expecting.
LisaLisa
LisaLisa
I have never tried it for anxiety, but I tried it for nocturnal enuresis and it didn't work. That's put me off trying it for anxiety.
I have however tried meditation, and that has made my anxiety better, not always perfect but definitely improved.
But I hope you find out what will work for you.
jny
jny
Its been a while but my experience with hypnotherapy was helpful In reducing my anxiety. It wasn’t like i was totally under but the soothing message gave me some relief.
Tired
Tired
I was only able to go into light hypnosis. But it did help my anxiety a bit.
Tee73
Tee73
I've tried too, had 5 sessions - a lovely lady. She spent a good 30 mins chatting before the session of what I wanted to get out of it and recorded her words onto a cd for me, so I could listen over and over again (each time for deffirent issues). I didn't know what to expect but I can't say I was in a "hypnotic state" whatever that may be? I was just very relaxed, I was aware of my surroundings at all times. She also spent over an hour before the very first session taking notes and getting to the bottom of my issues. I think if you want a tailor made relaxation cd for you, it's worth it.
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