For centuries, hypnosis has captivated both the public and the scientific community, offering a unique state of heightened susceptibility and focused concentration. As our understanding of this phenomenon has deepened, we've begun to explore its therapeutic potential, particularly in relation to individual differences.
Hypnosis, often known as hypnotherapy, is a profound relaxation and focused attention condition. It falls under the category of mind-body medicine.
Depressive disorder, also known as depression, is a mood-affective disorder; it is characterized by persistent low moods.
Are you curious about the uses and limits of hypnotherapy? Hypnotherapy has been used for treating various mental and physical health issues for a long time. Unfortunately, this therapeutic process cannot address some mental conditions, leaving affected individuals without appropriate action to effectively manage symptoms and improve their wellbeing. This article will discuss which mental conditions cannot be treated with hypnotherapy.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, commonly known by its acromion ‘OCD,’ is a mental health disorder that causes an individual to have obsessive thoughts and compulsions; some individuals find themselves hoarding their belongings, whereas others find themselves obsessively washing their hands. Like most mental health disorders, OCD has been commonly stigmatized and misconstrued. Individuals with OCD are less likely to seek treatment or diagnosis because of negative public perception.
In this article, I will discuss the relationship between psychoneuroimmunology and hypnotherapy. First, without addressing this relationship, let us start our article by defining psychoneuroimmunology. Although Solomon first coined the term psychoimmunology in 1964, it is noteworthy that there was very little human research in this field until the 1980s (Kiecolt-Glaser et al., 2002).
Irritable bowel syndrome, known by its acronym IBS, is an extremely painful condition that severely affects the digestive system. Unfortunately, IBS has no cure, but the symptoms can be controlled and improved through lifestyle and diet choices.
Dr Rajitha, a locum consultant Psychiatrist for the NHS (National Health Service, UK) since 2004, talks to Hypnosis Plus. Dr Rajitha is based in Scotland and has been practising for the NHS for eight years. The multi-lingual therapist has experience in working in international clinical settings for 18 years and has been educated and practised in many countries including South and East Asia. Dr Rajitha was known to be innovative as a junior doctor which led him to an interest in Hypnotherapy. Applying hypnotherapy was not widely recognised amongst the doctors, hence, as Dr Rajitha describes, "I was known to do odd things". It is then Dr Rajitha discovered the effectiveness of clinical hypnotherapy and took an interest in its scientific basics.
Can you use hypnotherapy alongside other complementary therapies like art therapy? Yes.