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Uses of hypnosis can be divided into two broad categories:
Although the two are not wholly separate, they do often involve different techniques. Too often hypnotherapy is seen as a therapy (a method of dealing with a problem). But it is also a copying strategy, and as such is a means of dealing with self improvement.
Problems
Hypnosis can reduce anxiety by increasing relaxation, reducing blood pressure and creating a more calming demeanor. Relaxation is the main element in combating problems of anxiety.
There are many obsessive compulsive disorders (OCDs) from washing of hands, counting, and many more. Hypnotherapy can undo such "false programming".
Hypnotherapy is particularly efficient at removing phobias, whether they be of snakes, spiders, flying or simply leaving the house. It can be a quick and long lasting solution to such problems.
Many sexual dysfunctions are unconscious and so need a method of solution which approaches the problem from this perspective. Hypnotherapy is one such method. It involves relaxation, mental rehearsal and time distortion.
Smoking is largely a habit; and all habits can be broken. Hypnosis is an effective method of breaking the smoking habit. Addiction is only a small part of the problem of smoking. The main problem is that of habit, and hypnosis has a good record in this area of dealing with this problem.
Like anxiety, stress is on the increase. There is stress at work and stress in the home. It is not only important to recognize when stress is occurring but also how to cope with stress. Hypnosis offers an effective method of dealing with stress.
Handling problems to do with weight, whether too much weight or too little weight, is a question of changing one's life style. This is no easy task, and hypnosis can help in this regard. It can also aid in extreme cases such as anorexia and bulimia.
Self Improvement
Examinations, whether formal examinations or just taking a driving test, can be very stressful. Hypnosis can help in achieving one's full potential in such necessary tasks.
Applying for jobs, or just changing jobs, requires most often an interview. Hypnosis can rehearse interviews in the head and so enhance performance on the actual occasion. It is particularly helpful to actors and actresses who must attend rehearsals.
We all need to relax, but we often do not know how. Hypnosis helps to achieve a thorough relaxation. Relaxation through hypnosis is much more beneficial than relaxing in a chair or on the beach. Combined with imagery, this can be extremely therapeutic.
Sports can involve mental blocks which reduce performance; can lead to loss of confidence; or can simply involve reduced performance from the wrong mental set. Hypnosis can help in all these respects and many more in achieving one's full potential. HypnoSport is now becoming a major contribution to most professional sports.
Hypnosis can improve concentration, focused attention, improve work efficiency and enhance reading. Learning self-hypnosis is a major contribution to all further studies.
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