In a recent response to a question in her column, Dr. Joyce Brothers gave an endorsement for hypnosis for losing weight and other issues:
Actually, it is possible that hypnotherapy can help people lose
weight. Obviously, it’s not a magic bullet, and it’s not for everyone,
but there are cases in which it can be extremely helpful. Hypnotherapy
is used to treat a variety of mental-health issues, from depression and
anxiety to insomnia, pain management and smoking cessation (as your
neighbor has experienced). This type of therapy works only on people
who are open to it and ready to make a significant change. In your
case, you should be ready to start changing your lifestyle and outlook
on food and eating, because without this change, no diet plan –
hypnosis-based or not — will work. The hypnotherapy can affect your
mind-set and make it easier for you to make the changes you want to
make in your life. You will be able to access the strength that is in
your own mind to take on a new lifestyle.Make sure that if you do seek out a hypnotherapist, you find someone
who is certified and experienced, and whom you trust. You have to be
receptive to being hypnotized, and your relationship with the therapist
can affect how susceptible you are to hypnosis. And remember, you still
will have to make difficult changes and choices; you are simply calling
on your mind to convince yourself that these changes are doable and
worthwhile.
Actually, pretty good advice.
All the best,
Brian
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