I know people use hypnotherapy for minor operations, dental procedures and labour pains (i.e. acute events / pain) but haven't seen anything about chronic pain or conditions. I wonder if it would be worth emailing a hypnotherapy association. The principles must be similar, surely? The only barrier would be the ongoing grind of the condition, the exhaustion or finding some mental space to initiate it.

Interesting question bullring :-)

I have read on sites that it is good for chronic pain I just wondered if anyone had explored it . Hope you are feeling brighter Pumpkinx

I tried hypnotherapy and it didn't help me much. I have found more relief in learning mind-body methods of connecting more with my body, emotions and spirit.

Thankyou for your reply Gail interesting to know that it did not help you

I've just picked this out from Devin Starlyn's website:

"Hypnotize Yourself Out of Pain Now!", by Bruce Eimer PhD, ABPP

"Chronic pain can lead you down the path of helplessness. The daily grind can wear and tear at the edges of your soul. Self-hypnosis has the ability to modify and harmonize neuromodulators and other biochemicals that influence the sensations that contribute to chronic pain. This book is written by a doctor who understands both fibromyalgia and myofascial pain. It will empower chronic pain patients who have not found pain control with other methods, and will give them a new measure of control over pain. It's also an important tool for patients who desire a greater return of function and less reliance on medication and other therapies."

thought it worth sharing seeing as it came up recently.