For many people, the word hypnosis evokes the images of a swinging pendulum in front of a person. Or maybe some people think of a gathering reminiscent of a magic show as the host hypnotizes random audience members.
However, the reality of hypnotherapy couldn’t be further from that. It’s a proven and valid therapy, especially effective for patients suffering from PTSD. Today, hypnotherapy is a proven clinical practice that relies on hypnosis techniques to delve deeper into the subject’s psychology.
Overcoming PTSD – Understanding PTSD and Its Symptoms
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD consists of symptoms that are caused by the occurrence of a traumatic event.
The symptoms include intrusive flashbacks in which the patient has to relive a painful or traumatic memory over and over.
PTSD also causes recurrent bad dreams which can also lead to sleep disorders. It can also trigger anxiety disorders, sudden outbursts, loss of control, and unexplained phobias that often relate to unresolved trauma.
PTSD may lead to persistent stress, inability to relax and concentrate, and temper tantrums. The stats in our society is alarmingly grave—up to 24.4 million people in the US suffer from PTSD.
Overcoming PTSD – Understanding The Triggers
PTSD is often hidden and only triggered by certain situations or people. This trigger reminds the patients of the traumatic event in one way or the other.
In fact, the situation can be so intense that the person believes that they’re somehow back in that traumatic memory.
A common example is a person who has been in military combat, walking down the street. Suddenly, a car backfires and the person suffering from PTSD will react in the same way that they would in a high-pressure combat situation.
PTSD triggers force the patients to experience the past as if it’s happening again. The car backfires may cause the patient to sweat, increase their breathing and heart rate, and cause them to run for cover.
Overcoming PTSD – How Hypnosis Helps
Hypnosis focuses on unlocking and reaching the person’s subconscious mind. While the conscious mind relies on rational thinking, analysis, and judgment, subconscious mind works differently.
The tools of the subconscious mind are the senses through which we perceive our world. To fully access the patient’s subconscious it’s important to understand what their triggers are and that’s where hypnosis comes in.
PTSD triggers can be especially disconcerting for people unaware they have PTSD or are unfamiliar with their own triggers.
Hypnosis for PTSD is an evidence-based therapy that not only addresses the symptoms but also treats the underlying causes.
Hypnotherapy can help sufferers of PTSD in more than one way by addressing the core issue of triggers. Healing the triggers helps in healing the person. Hypnotherapy dives deep into the patient’s memories to decide if any other stressful memories are adding to the fire.
Hypnotherapy – The Ideal PTSD Solution
Since hypnotherapy is a therapy treatment that relies on accessing the subconscious mind, it’s an ideal treatment for PTSD. If you or your loved one is suffering from this condition, a professional hypnotherapy service can prove to be an effective solution.
Rekha Shrivastava has a Master’s degree in Psychological Development and has been offering mental health services for over 20 years now. Rekha is a certified hypnotist, whose hypnosis work has helped people suffering from PTSD, ADHD, obesity, depression, and anxiety.
She has also been very successful with smoking cessation and weight loss treatments based on hypnotherapy.
While people in Rochester, NY, can opt for in-person sessions, her clientele contains people from all over the world who seek her out through Skype and FaceTime. If you want to learn more, get your free consultation today!
Sources:
http://web.wellness-institute.org/blog/bid/258833/treating-ptsd-with-hypnotherapy
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/03/how-hypnotherapy-can-be-used-to-treat-ptsd.html
http://www.healmyptsd.com/education/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-statistics
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