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Hypnotherapy - experiences of it....

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binker · 18/02/2007 15:10

I am going through some hypnotherapy now (for anxiety) and have 1 session left...I am interested to hear about other people's experiences of it - I think I'm feeling the benefits of it and can certainly relax myself (and I always thought of myself as quite uptight)...how has it worked (or not) for you ?

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Pruni · 18/02/2007 15:13

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binker · 18/02/2007 19:53

It looks as though it's only you and me,Pruni !
it certainly is good to be able to relax properly -and the whole process is fascinating - I'm becoming quite a hypnotherapy evangelist !

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pinkbubble · 18/02/2007 19:55

Is it very expensive?

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binker · 19/02/2007 14:16

I am paying £60 a session,which I think is the going rate

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Pruni · 19/02/2007 16:13

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binker · 19/02/2007 19:46

yes, I'm to say the word 'calm' as I breathe out - I really like listening to the cd - there are still bits in it that I can't remember hearing,or at least registering before - I think I must drift off somewhere (which is the idea)...it's great,but still quite magical !

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Psychobabble · 19/02/2007 19:53

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pinkbubble · 19/02/2007 19:54

How many sessions would you need? Can it be done in one?

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binker · 20/02/2007 20:07

what are you needing it for pinkbubble ? A good therapist would probably estimate from their experience how many sesssions you might need, but leave it up to you - you might feel the benefits after 1 or 2...

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Bugsy2 · 20/02/2007 20:28

I've been going to see a clinical hypnotist & I am very impressed. I pay £60 for an hour & a half.

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binker · 21/02/2007 18:14

an hour and a half ! wow...I thought sessions were 50 mins...are you having hypnoanalysis ?

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Bugsy2 · 22/02/2007 11:37

bit of a slow response Binker - sorry. Yes I am having hypno analysis. Lots of childhood demons to exorcise!

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binker · 22/02/2007 14:47

that's brave - I chose not to do that as I've had years of therapy in my life and I felt I'd said everything - though,with hindsight,hypnoanalysis might've been a good idea for me earlier on (I had OCD which is pretty much under control nowe,though I get lapses especially when I'm stressed) - do you feel any benefits yet / I'm sure just the simple process of being able to relax is hugely beneficial.

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Clarinet60 · 22/02/2007 16:36

I had it for a public speaking ordeal and it was very helpful.

Bugsy2 · 22/02/2007 21:27

I had counselling binker & that took me so far & helped me to understand why I did things but didn't help me break the behavioural ruts I'd got stuck in. The clinical hypnosis seems to be really helping me with this.

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binker · 24/02/2007 11:23

I'm glad it's helping you bugsy2 - do you just talk under relaxation - does the therapist guide you,or just listen ? Is it very traumatic ?

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