Using Hypnosis to Cure Insomnia

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Using Hypnosis to Cure Insomnia

• Dr. Ruth Lever Kidson

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Causes of Insomnia

• There is a wide variety of causes (eg anxiety,
  pain, and some medications).
• Insomnia may also occur for no apparent reason.
• It may just be a habit the vicious circle of
  anxiety causing insomnia causing anxiety needs
  to be broken.

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The Hypnotic Trance

• Hypnosis is not actually a form of sleep, but is
  a very similar state.
• Because of its ability to induce deep relaxation,
  hypnosis can be a very effective treatment for
  insomnia.
• When a vicious circle needs to be broken,
  hypnosis can produce dramatic results.

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How Hypnosis is Used

• The relaxation that hypnosis produces helps
  relieve the anxiety associated with the insomnia.
  
• Post-hypnotic suggestions may be given to
  diminish the effects of insomnia (exhaustion,
  irritability etc.).
• Teaching patients self-hypnosis will help them to
  bridge the gap between wakefulness and sleep.

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Additional Benefits

• Relief of anxiety
• Stopping nightmares

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Hypnosis vs. Sleeping Pills

• Hypnosis is not an instant cure.
• The patient will need to practise self-hypnosis
  regularly.
• Hypnosis is perfectly safe to use a second time,
  or even a third, should the patient wake during
  the night.
• There are no unpleasant after-effects in the
  morning.

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More Information

• For more information on complementary, orthodox
  and self-help methods of treating insomnia and
  to claim a free downloadable hypnosis mp3 go
  to
• http//www.HowToSleepSoundly.com