Could hypnosis be for you? There's only one way to find out.
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To put it simply, hypnotherapy helps readjust one’s thinking to relieve pain and reduce anxiety. To put it metaphorically, it’s like a “massage for the mind,” says, a hypnotherapist in New York City. It’s a way to loosen the kinks that might be holding you back. That has led some to suggest that hypnotherapy could be a part of one’s overall wellness diet. And yet confusion abounds.
While “typical” sessions vary, experts we spoke to said they’re usually about 30 minutes, and most patients require anywhere from 3 to 12 sessions. Ryan, for one, splits his appointments into two realms: For the first 20 minutes he listens to clients talk through the issue they want to overcome, as a psychologist would; the next is the trance portion, when clients are asked to recline and relax. “It’s a guided meditation with a specific goal and a great deal of technique,” he says.
That doesn’t mean that hypnosis should be performed in a vacuum. Experts say hypnosis is best used in tandem with traditional treatments, or when those methods have been exhausted and failed to provide relief. “I always encourage people to use first-line treatments, like medications, first,” says Bradford, “because they are usually quicker and easier than hypnotherapy. You have to invest the time — the effect is long-lasting, but it does take effort.
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