hypnotherapy for INSOMNIA????

[clarabell79]

Hi all!

Just wanted to ask if anyone has tried hypnotherapy for insomnia as I have an appointment tmw. It's rather expensive but I am just so desperate to sleep as had to come off sleeping tabs when pregnant. I have been treated for insomnia for years and I've tried pretty much everything over the years. Hoping this might finally be the solution for me.
x

[nicknat38]

Hi. I understand completely what you're going through. I have had insomnia for as long as I can remember and although I have avoided prescription sleeping tablets, I've been taking heavy doses of herbal sleeping tablets (containing valerian, hops, etc) for years. I am 13+6 and as soon as I realised I was pregnant I stopped taking them.
I have had a couple of hypnotherapy sessions for sleep in the past and I have to say that although they weren't a miracle cure they certainly helped. The hypnotherapist talked through my reasons for lack of sleep and gave me some relaxation techniques, which did work for a while. If I could afford it I would see him every few months but I'm saving my pennies at the moment. Definitely got for it - you have absolutely nothing to lose! In the meantime, try Bach Rescue Night(Superdrug/ Holland and Barrett) - again, not a miracle cure but it does help to relax before going to bed. Good luck! Please let me know how you get on xx

[IReadCookeryBooksInBed]

Interested to know how you've got on. I'm a quite bad sleeper though have never had insomnia bad enough to be treated, save for a period of about a month before Christmas. But I have suffered really badly from it this pregnancy, and have actually had sleeping tablets from the dr (though they haven't helped much). I've started using a natal hypnotherapy CD at night and while I still woke up last night about 4 times I actually felt more human than I have for 3 months!

[nicknat38]

clarabell, how did it go?

and ireadcookerybooksinbed: do you have a link to the CD please?

xx

[clarabell79]

Hey all.

Well, from my first session I can already report improvement. The first session was 1 1/2 hrs. Talked about my sleep problems (go back a long time) and then her method. She basically talked me through relaxation whilst I laid on a reclining chair and then she talked me through visualizing a garden going down steps etc. I felt very relaxed, in a deep trance I'd say.The she gave me cds one for day and one for night to practice with. So, for the last two nights I have listened at bedtime and sure enough I manage to nod off! Now, I don't sleep super deeply all night but with my track record this really is a big deal for me. She said the key is practice so I will let you all know how I get on over the weeks. My next appointment is 2 wks away. The session cost £40. This was the low-income cost (normally £60). I suggest always searching out someone who offers this. I am in Brighton so if anyone is near here, just let me know and I'll pass on the link.

I will keep you all posted!
xx

[Woon]

Hi you can download an audio sleep aid from:

www.somnusaudio.com

I have tried it with much success.