Hypnosis for Depression
Hypnosis for Depression
Hypnosis for depression is a relatively new concept in depression therapy. A number of clinicians have been favorable to the use of hypnosis for depression treatment, but there are few clinical studies on the subject.
Hypnosis for depression relies on a personal relationship between the hypnotherapist and the patient, much like psychotherapy.
Hypnosis for Depression Research
The first book about hypnosis for depression as a treatment of depression, Hypnosis and the Treatment of Depression by Michael D. Yapko, came out in 1992. Dr. Yapko suggested in that book that we treat people rather than labels. That is, he suggested that we deal with people and the specific problems they are having, providing them with skills so they can better manage their moods and live a better life.
Hypnosis for depression has only recently been thoroughly studied as an adjunct therapy, combined with more tradition therapies. The first controlled study was reported in 2007 in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. The study compared cognitive hypnotherapy and hypnosis combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy in the treatment of people suffering from depression. After 16 weeks of treatment the cognitive hypnotherapy group displayed significantly better improvement than the other group and the improvement was maintained at both 6 and 12 month follow-ups.
Hypnosis has been shown by many studies to be helpful in relieving many of the symptoms of depression. The major symptoms of depression include:
- Loss of pleasure from and interest in activities which used to provide pleasure and interest
- Poor appetite and other eating disorders
- Persistent tiredness
- Low estimate of self-worth
- Poor concentration
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Thoughts of suicide
- Insomnia
Many of these symptom areas have been successfully treated individually with hypnosis for depression. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression you should consult with a psychology professional, especially if you are having thoughts of suicide. You may also want to try hypnosis for depression symptoms as an adjunct treatment for your condition.
Hypnosis for Depression
Depression is considered to have a number of contributing factors or causes. These factors are typically classified as biological, psychological and social. Again, hypnotherapy is ideally suited to work with psychological and social problems in your life.
In spite of many popular medications for depression, like Abilify, Prozac, Zoloft, Lubox and others, depression still affects around 6.4% of the United States population in any single year. Approximately 17% of Americans will experience depression during their lifetimes. The age group experiencing the highest rates of depression are young people between the ages of 18 and 29.
In his forward to Dr. Yapko’s updated book, Treating Depression With Hypnosis
Hypnosis for depression is one technique that can be used to affect beliefs, teach skills, enhance positive behaviors, and provide empowerment, all leading to improved expectations for the future Those involved in hypnotherapy believe people can become more independent and function more effectively when they can exercise their abilities without the hindrance of negative thoughts and emotions.
Of course, should you have thoughts of suicide you should seek help from a psychologist immediately.
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This Hypnosis for Depression hypnosis download has helped numerous people with depression live more vibrant and full lives.
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