Using self-hypnosis for anxiety is something of a relief for many anxiety sufferers today. Unless you have this problem you will not understand how gripping it is. When one is under an anxiety attack one can’t think and the whole time one is worried endlessly about many things and that can make matters unbearable.
Self-hypnosis or self-hypnotizing is an altered state of consciousness created through a prolonged relaxation, the intentional introduction of negative stimuli into a person’s subconscious mind, and a positive, though sometimes uncomfortable prompt. It is also known as auto-hypnotism. Self-hypnotists use their own special language pattern and actively encourage people to practice self-hypnosis. This encourages exercise and makes use of self-hypnosis to lose weight.
Self-hypnosis is also considered as living in the future where you go there and create life or condition that you feel the best for you. This newly created condition somehow imprints in our consciousness and makes it believe that we had lived it and the subconscious now indexes this new experience on top of the old painful one. Editor note: I also suggest you check into tapping (the emotional freedom technique via this post “abandonment and self-worth“.
Self-hypnotists say that people who regularly go into self-hypnosis, which is commonly referred to as auto-suggestion by others, will have more control over their minds and body than those who do not practice it. Because self-hypnosis is closely related to relaxation, it can also help fight against insomnia. It is also good for people with chronic pain and other diseases and disorders of the body and mind.
During the process of self-hypnotizing, the hypnotist may use a variety of techniques such as progressive relaxation, imagery, progressive imagination, and progressive thought, and much more. The imagery is very important in this type of technique. The imagery used must be able to calm the mind and calm the body. The most common imagery that is often used during a session of self-hypnosis includes soothing seashells, ocean waves, gentle rain, sunshine, bright flowers, fresh air, dancing animals, and other images that instill a sense of serenity and relaxation.
Progressive relaxation is another technique that is frequently included in an overall treatment program designed to enhance the powers of self-hypnosis. In this case, the individual will be asked to sit or lie down, while the hypnotist provides progressive relaxation exercises. These exercises are meant to calm and soothe the mind. Some of these exercises include repetitive chanting of calming words or phrases, deep breathing, meditation, visualization, and progressive muscle relaxation. This type of program is typically designed for those who want to experience an out-of-body experience like going into a trance state of being able to see things that aren’t normally visible.
One particular method of teaching self-hypnosis that is relatively new is called Somato-pelvic massage. It is a technique that uses massage therapy to facilitate relaxation in the pelvis and stomach area. Like most massage techniques, it has been found to be very effective in treating a number of different ailments. This particular form of hypnotherapy for stress and anxiety is also geared toward treating the causes of a large number of the problems that we commonly experience in our lives. It is definitely a good addition to any of the alternative methods of pain management that are available.
Now when you feel as though you have reached a relaxed state of mind, the next step is to introduce repetition back into the mix. This can be done by repeating a word or phrase as often as you can comfortably do so. You want to make sure that you are still focused on whatever it is that you’re doing at the time and that you are repeating it as loudly as you can. Over time you will find that the repetition becomes a part of your routine and it begins to become a subconscious habit. At this point, it may be necessary to focus more on the sound of the repetition rather than on the words themselves. It is important to keep the sound level at around four or five beats for the best effect.
