How Hypnosis Helps Anxiety

I tried meditation and therapy for months but hypnosis was the thing that neutralized my anxiety so that I don’t wake up with anxiety or experience several times a day.

Research has shown that hypnosis helps people manage and reduce anxiety.

Here’s a summary of some of the research:

Reduction in Anxiety Symptoms: Numerous studies have shown that hypnotherapy can lead to a significant reduction in anxiety symptoms. It has been effective in treating various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias.

In one study average participant receiving hypnosis reduced anxiety more than almost 80%. The participants that received improved more than about 84% of control participants.

Improved Coping Strategies: Hypnosis helps individuals develop better coping strategies to deal with anxiety triggers. Through suggestion and guided relaxation, individuals can learn to respond to anxiety-inducing situations with greater calm and confidence.

A study of anxiety triggers reduced alcoholic urge to drink by reducing anxiety triggers through hypnosis.

Lower Stress Levels: Hypnotherapy has been found to lower stress levels, which are often closely linked to anxiety. Reduced stress can lead to overall improvements in mental and emotional well-being.

A Belgian study showed that hypnosis provides better perioperative pain and anxiety relief as a stress reducing strategies support in patients receiving conscious sedation for anxiety for plastic surgery

Safety and Non-Invasiveness: Hypnotherapy is generally considered safe and non-invasive, making it an attractive option for those seeking alternative or complementary treatments for anxiety.

Long-Term Benefits: Some research suggests that the benefits of hypnotherapy for anxiety can be long-lasting. It equips individuals with skills and strategies to maintain reduced anxiety levels even after the therapy has ended.

A study on cancer patients shows that hypnosis is more effective than self-hypnosis for immediate and longlasting relief of anxiety in patients. 

Research on hypnosis and anxiety indicates that it can be a valuable therapeutic tool for managing and reducing anxiety symptoms, especially if you have tried everything and nothing has worked.

As a hypnotherapist, when nothing else has worked, this is a sign that the anxiety needs to be treated at the subconscious level.

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