Has anyone tried hypnotism for anxiety

I was wondering if hyptotism could help control the crazy thoughts we have concerning our health issues.  I know I make myself have symptoms.  I can feel fine and then think, I wonder if my stomach ache will come back, and sure enough in five minutes or so the cramps start.  I will try anything to change my thought patterns.  Anxiety is a bad bad disorder.

 

Excuse my spelling, can't think this evening.

Waaaay back in my first natural childbirth class, the instructor led us through a meditative/hypnotic exercise. I felt the most profound sense of relaxation I had ever felt before or after! I think that the building could have collapsed and I would not have noticed!

It must have worked because I had both of my girls without pain blocks, and while I have never gotten into that deep state again, I would say that if hypnosis can bring you there...then it could work for anxiety.

The only thing that I would be concerned about is, how does it work when you are not in a hypnosis state? Is there a carry-over effect? When I was at my worst place anxiety-wise...I would've have to have been 'under' 24/7!

I think that using CBT skills might be a little more applicable? IDK:)

Look into it and let us know what you find out!

S.C.

I can say that I had the same problems just like you, and I did 5 sessions of hypnosis with good results. The anxiety it's only in our head, everything comes from our brain. I don't know if hypnosis is going to work for you, but it helped me, and it made me feel better. So, good luck!