Last Saturday, my local library hosted an event with an area hynotherapist. I am considering a visit to help ease the pains of CP many of which I believe are founded on emotional/psychological factors. Any thoughts/experiences out there?
Thanks.
>>>Marc
Hypnotherapy
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MS
Re: Hypnotherapy
A hypnotherapist can teach you "guided meditation" techniques, which I personally have found helpful.Marc wrote:Last Saturday, my local library hosted an event with an area hynotherapist. I am considering a visit to help ease the pains of CP many of which I believe are founded on emotional/psychological factors. Any thoughts/experiences out there?
You might want to try some relaxation CD's as well.
See this post: viewtopic.php?t=1141
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EJango87
Thoughts on Hypnosis
I wouldnt give too much credence to the idea of hypnotherapy. I'm a psych major and a lot of hypnosis is based on untested, hypothetical psychodynamic approaches which have questionable validity (aka Freudian stuff that is now being called into question). If it makes u feel relaxed thats good, but I doubt that it will have any lasting physical effect that would be different than any other form of relaxation.
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MS
Re: Thoughts on Hypnosis
I agree that a Freudian psychodynamic hypnotherapeutic approach to chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome would most likely be ineffective. But that is beyond the scope of topics of this Forum.EJango87 wrote:I wouldnt give too much credence to the idea of hypnotherapy. I'm a psych major and a lot of hypnosis is based on untested, hyponthetical psychodynamic approaches which have questionable validity (aka Freudian stuff that is now being called into question)
However, hypnotherapy has been tested scientifically (and anecdotally), in several studies of chronic pain subjects, and it can be quite effective as an adjunct to other relaxation techniques. A hypnotherapist can teach relaxation techniques, such as visual imagery, skilled relaxation, progressive relaxation, systematic desensitization, deep breathing, and autogenic training.
Sources:
http://merck.praxis.md/index.asp?page=p ... ID=2023202
http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/con ... /146/6/749
http://stress.about.com/cs/relaxation/a/aa030501.htm
EJango87 wrote: If it makes u feel relaxed thats good, but I doubt that it will have any lasting physical effect that would be different than any other form of relaxation.
Having said that, hypnotherapy is no magical cure. I agree with EJango87 -- if it relaxes you, it is worth a try.