Sleeping & Insomnia
This
is one of the worst problems because a bad night sleep often
makes for a bad day. Insomnia responds well to hypnotic
techniques because of course we are in a subconscious state
when we are going to sleep and while we are sleeping. (See
Levels of Hypnosis.)
Types of sleep problems that respond well to hypnosis:
Dreams
or nightmares, either recurring or periodic,
are the mind’s way of communicating with us. Through
hypnosis you can “see” what the dream is about
(dreams are often symbols) and eliminate the negative effects
of them.
Insomnia
(can’t get to sleep or can’t stay asleep) can
be debilitating. Lack of sleep leads to irritability and
lack of performance. Hypnotherapy will “retrain”
the mind to sleep peacefully and wake up only at the time
you want.
Frequent
waking is often caused by worrying about life
issues. Through specialized techniques you train your mind
to let go, quiet down, and stay asleep.
Night
eating can be conscious (aware) or subconscious
(not aware). It is best to use a combination of positive
suggestion and looking at the source of the problem.
Restlessness
during the night disturbs the sleep patterns. It can be
caused by anxiety or a medical problem. Through hypnosis
you can lower your stress, learn the “relaxation response”
and improve your sleep quality.
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Laurie,
When we last talked, I don't think I was willing and able
to give you the credit that I now see you deserve. Now,
as then, I don't understand how what you do works (and I
am inclined to intellectualize everything). But a colleague
put it all in perspective when he observed, "Richard,
you don't really know why or how pills work? Why should
hypnotherapy be any different? Consider the outcome."
True, so true.
And the outcome has been truly remarkable, with a sense
of completeness that I would not have thought possible when
I first walked into your office. Amazing! The results go
beyond the particular concerns that caused me to "try"
you, constant tension, lack of sleep, and drinking. I don't
think I am in full remission on all counts, but I moving
rapidly in the right direction on all counts. Beyond the
particulars, I've experienced a dramatic change in outlook
on life, having moved in a matter of couple of months from
some level of depression to a level in which life has regained
its forward beat. I feel as though I have been able to reclaim
major elements of my "best me’s" of the
past, at least the ones with whom I can go with, I hope,
into the future.
You have my most sincere and deepest gratitude.
Richard
