Is hypnosis effective in treating insomnia?

2021-01-06 1208

Sleep, as all physiological activities of life, is an important part of the body's recovery, integration, and consolidation of memories. It is crucial for the stability of the mind and physical health. In China, the sleeping conditions of the general public are not optimistic. According to a survey by Health Network, nearly 70% of urban adults suffer from insomnia due to the pressure of daily work and various unhealthy daily habits. Sleep disorders have become another killer of Chinese health. Long periods of insufficient sleep can result in unsatisfactory rest for the brain, leading to symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, paralysis, decreased recall, lack of concentration, loss of appetite, decreased libido, irritability, depression, and energy imbalance. Insomnia reduces work ability and efficiency, reduces quality of life, affects family well-being, and increases the risk of developing mental illness. In summary, sleep disorders can have many negative effects on one's health and normal life, and should be highly valued.


For those with mild insomnia in the early stage, adjusting their physical condition, sleeping environment, and appropriate self adjustment can often achieve results. But regarding severe insomnia and even long-term severe insomnia, various methods are often tested but have no effect, and the unbearable taste may only be known by insomnia patients.


The main reasons for insomnia are as follows: 1. insomnia caused by anxiety; 2. Insomnia caused by psychological opposition, fear and anxiety; 3. Insomnia caused by physical illness; 4. Insomnia caused by physical and chemical stimuli. During this period, one or two reasons account for approximately 85% of all insomnia.

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To have a stable sleep, one must have a calm and peaceful mind. Most insomniacs suffer from 'insomnia anxiety disorder', which initially consists of occasional events causing occasional sleeplessness. Later, it is caused by anxiety and insomnia. The more insomnia, the more worried, and the more worried, the more insomnia, forming a vicious cycle and deeply trapped in it, unable to extricate oneself. Hypnosis therapy aims to eliminate this conditioned reflex of nervousness and anxiety. Hypnosis is carried out in a warm and comfortable consultation room. On the one hand, the hypnotist uses gentle language to guide the visitor into a deep relaxation state, and on the other hand, guides them to experience the feeling of deep relaxation, allowing them to realistically touch the feeling of falling asleep in a conscious state. They also learn to master the methods of establishing a connection with this feeling of falling asleep, making the visitor determined to fall asleep and eliminating anxiety about insomnia. For those who suffer from anxiety and insomnia, as long as the feeling of nervousness and anxiety and conditioned reflexes are removed, their mind stabilizes and sleep naturally becomes normal.


Regarding insomnia caused by psychological opposition and resistance, hypnosis can be used to guide visitors to explore the subconscious, open the heart knot, (most heart knots originate from a long time ago, and the parties may have forgotten), allowing patients to release their suppressed emotions, eliminate the bad mood caused by unpleasant things and painful experiences from the subconscious, and adjust psychological and physiological activities with active positive thoughts, and then play a role The effect of treating both the root and root causes.


Article source: Jiangmen Psychological Consultation

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