Hypnotherapy

[AutumgGypsy]

I've been throwing around the idea lately of going for hypnotherapy to help with my low confidence and anxiety around people. I've hesitated so far, because if its doesn't work, that's a lot of money out the window!!

Has anyone used hypnotherapy before? As a psychology student, I've been researching it a lot, and I think it probably would be useful. Some say it's wonderful. Others say its all bs. I figured it's worth a shot!

I've bought the occasional subliminal message mp3, but it hasn't seemed to have any long term effects.

 

[perfanoff]

I haven't tried it.
I'm more a proponent of the "fix your real causes for insecurities" kind of guy.

 

[Sigma]

I haven't tried it.
I'm more a proponent of the "fix your real causes for insecurities" kind of guy.

I'm with him, but then again that's just my paranoia for these quacks around these parts.
If you, as a psychology student, say it's useful though then I'm sure you've got good reasons to feel that way.
Either way you should try some other ways first, talk to some people on the forum for starters, lot's of nice folk here. I'm sure that'll do wonders for your confidence and anxiety problems

 

[Badjedidude]

Seems like a scam to me.

If someone can hypnotize you to do something, then you could probably find a way to do it on your own... if anything, it just helps to convince you to do it on your own. And even then, I've never heard a hypnotism "success story" that I trusted as accurate.

But if you feel it's necessary, go for it.

 

[AutumgGypsy]

Oh sorry guys, I should probably clarify that this person is a clinical therapist, who happens to do hypnotherapy in addition to cognitive therapy.

Not a creepy person in a cape, waving a pendulum in front of my eyes, until I pass out and do the funky chicken. (I joke!)

But seriously, hypnotherapy is not the magician's trick everyone thinks it is. Its mostly about tapping into the unconscious mind and giving suggestions. My insecurities are so deeply rooted, that its the type of thing I probably need intense therapy to resolve. I got out there, and I talk to people, and I live my life, but it doesn't help me to feel any less ashamed or inferior to the human race.

But I see everyone's point so far

 

[defenestrate]

As a psychology student, you should already know that adults with anxiety recognize the fear is excessive or unreasonable. Which means just dealing with the 'real causes for insecurities' isn't always going to resolve everything. You probably know way more about hypnotherapy than I do, and most people here. I've never opt'd for hypnotherapy before, but I do know two clients who have undergone hypnotherapy; one resolved depression but not anxiety, while second eased anxiety but not depression. Anecdotal, but seemed to be a hit and miss, and hypnotherapy does have a great reputation though. If you go for it I'll be interested in hearing how it went.

 

[AutumgGypsy]

As a psychology student, you should already know that adults with anxiety recognize the fear is excessive or unreasonable. Which means just dealing with the 'real causes for insecurities' isn't always going to resolve everything. You probably know way more about hypnotherapy than I do, and most people here. I've never opt'd for hypnotherapy before, but I do know two clients who have undergone hypnotherapy; one resolved depression but not anxiety, while second eased anxiety but not depression. Anecdotal, but seemed to be a hit and miss, and hypnotherapy does have a great reputation though. If you go for it I'll be interested in hearing how it went.

Yes I agree with that. I'm hoping at $150 a pop, I won't be one of the misses! I figured anything that tries to help is worth a shot at least. Its really the high cost that makes me hesitate more than anything (but thats about the price range of normal therapy anyways.)Thanks for the feedback, I don't know of anyone who has tried hypnotherapy before, and there isn't enough research on it. I promise to report back if I end up going for treatment.

 

[perfanoff]

As a psychology student, you should already know that adults with anxiety recognize the fear is excessive or unreasonable. Which means just dealing with the 'real causes for insecurities' isn't always going to resolve everything. You probably know way more about hypnotherapy than I do, and most people here. I've never opt'd for hypnotherapy before, but I do know two clients who have undergone hypnotherapy; one resolved depression but not anxiety, while second eased anxiety but not depression. Anecdotal, but seemed to be a hit and miss, and hypnotherapy does have a great reputation though. If you go for it I'll be interested in hearing how it went.

As a mental care professional, you should already know that specialists are positively biased towards their professions. Spending money for treatment of confidence problems may be an issue (a likely case for a college student), and costly therapy will actually be detrimental in this case, opposed to holding on to the money.

 

[defenestrate]

Please don't call me a mental care professional, lol. I'm actually very scared about the idea of trying to comfort other people who are struggling. I once called somebody who posted suicidal threats online to try to make sure they're safe, and I couldn't handle doing that ever again. The only thing I meant by this last message was that today we do know almost definitively that doing things like getting a haircut, buying an expensive car, going for the next job promotion, and otherwise 'fixing the problem' might not be enough to ease an irrational fear. That's all.

I spoke with one of those two clients last night. The hypnotherapy session was covered by insurance so it wasn't too expensive. I'm not very familiar with the UK's NHS but I do know that even for anxiety, going to depression or bipolar community group meetings is an option. These groups are always going to be very understanding even if it isn't strictly for helping people with anxiety. Otherwise I'd check local libraries, colleges, and coffee shops for community outreach flyers. Most colleges usually offer behavioral health services for their students. I wish there was more I could to help - I know that financial struggles aren't fun at all.

 

[Regumika]

I believe the point of doing hypnotherapy is to help you with things you can't help yourself with. Subconsciousness. We do not have much control of it.

When you knock over an empty plastic cup off the table by accident, you let it drop and pick it up. When you knock over a glass with water, your instincts kick in and you have a surge of adrenaline and react to try to catch the glass at the very least. This is Subconsciousness. You have to try really really really hard to prevent the instincts/adrenaline from activating.

AG, if you compare the need to go to hynotherapy and phobias (you have to try really really really hard to fight phobias), I think you might have your answer. I do believe it is possible to be hypnotized and therefore help identifying issues.

 

[PyramidHead]

I want to believe in hypnosis... if it can't cure shyness, then you can still make yourself believe, that you aren't alone. "Life the illusion, love is the dream." =)

 

[AutumgGypsy]

I want to believe in hypnosis... if it can't cure shyness, then you can still make yourself believe, that you aren't alone. "Life the illusion, love is the dream." =)

Haha I like that

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I believe the point of doing hypnotherapy is to help you with things you can't help yourself with. Subconsciousness. We do not have much control of it.

When you knock over an empty plastic cup off the table by accident, you let it drop and pick it up. When you knock over a glass with water, your instincts kick in and you have a surge of adrenaline and react to try to catch the glass at the very least. This is Subconsciousness. You have to try really really really hard to prevent the instincts/adrenaline from activating.

AG, if you compare the need to go to hynotherapy and phobias (you have to try really really really hard to fight phobias), I think you might have your answer. I do believe it is possible to be hypnotized and therefore help identifying issues.

Yes I agree completely. I know I already told you I wasn't going for it now, because I'm a little low on money, but I'd still love to try this in the future.

 

[9006]

I think it's one of those things that works for one person, and doesn't for another, it completely depends on the mind.

Is there some sort of "test" they can perform that will be able to determine weather it will be effective or not? It may be worth asking, otherwise, you may just have to go for it and see (or hope).

 

[bulmabriefs144]

Lol, we watched some Hawaii 5-0 last night, where this girl was hypnotized into shooting McGarret (btw, little known fact, you can't be hypnotized into doing something against your will). So this made me smile, even though hypnotherapy itself is serious.

 

[AutumgGypsy]

Lol, we watched some Hawaii 5-0 last night, where this girl was hypnotized into shooting McGarret (btw, little known fact, you can't be hypnotized into doing something against your will). So this made me smile, even though hypnotherapy itself is serious.

Haha, you know honestly I wish real life hypnotherapy was as dramatic and cool as it looks in movies and TV shows.

 

[bulmabriefs144]

All guys must watch this video.

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[Dissident]

I'm not sure how mush stock I put int--

ALL GLORY TO HYPNOTOAD