Hypnosis  and Stress Control

Hypnosis is well-suited for pain and stress management, as it is a natural way to relax. Most of us have a tendency to tense our muscles when we are stressed, and pain is one of the biggest stressors there is. Learning to relax with the help of hypnosis offers us relief from pain and stress in a number of ways:

1. We learn to focus our attention elsewhere, on something pleasant, instead
of focusing on the pain or stressful event.

2. Relaxation releases endorphins, the pleasure hormone.

3. We begin to feel that we have some control over the pain or stress.

4. We can include spiritual words or phrases in our self-hypnosis sessions which may induce healing and comfort.

For these same reasons, hypnosis has been proven to aid in healing. Some hospitals are now employing Hypnotherapists to teach their patients relaxation techniques before or after surgery.

Stress in fact is a good and positive emotion that our subconscious mind uses to allow us to focus on an important event or subject. At times the subconscious may get stuck in a pattern that changes good stress into a negative event without allowing you to vent the pent up emotion. Hypnotherapy allows you to learn to deal with stressful events in new and positive ways.