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USES OF HYPNOSIS
Weight Control Smoking Cessation Stress Management Motivation Self-Confidence Memory Skill Learning Skills Sales Performance Sports Performance Public Speaking Pain Management Childbirth Insomnia Fears Creativity And many others...
Many undesirable habits can be modified with hypnosis. Smoking and over-eating are two examples. Although most individuals attempt to change their habits with willpower alone, they find it is not enough. For hypnosis to be most effective, it is essential that you are willing to make a commitment to change and this commitment must become more powerful than the urge to over-eat or smoke. The power of your imagination is used in conjunction with hypnosis and together you can accomplish goals where "willpower" alone would, and has, failed. When imagination and willpower are in conflict, imagination always wins.Particular approaches to eliminating smoking, modifying eating habits, or whatever you want to change with hypnotic conditioning, depends on your motive for change. The more individual the approach, the better the outcome. While group sessions are effective for certain people, your reasons are unique for wanting change, and you expect to derive certain benefits from the change. Hypnosis sessions are individually adapted to your needs.
Although hypnosis can eliminate or minimize pain, you should not ignore the body's warning mechanism. Pain is a symptom of a problem. You may be masking a broken bone or a tumor. Do not use self-hypnosis to eliminate or minimize pain without speaking to your doctor. Pain management responds well to hypnosis but you should seek a qualified professional to help you.
A certified hypnotist may be able to help you with pain management and fears, but the hypnotist should obtain your physician's or therapist's permission and approval. See links for information in seeking a certified professional in your area.
You should not use self-hypnosis alone for eliminating fears or managing pain. You should seek the assistance of a trained therapist who can apply hypnosis in conjunction with traditional therapy.