hypnosis?

[philip walker]

Someone has suggested hypnosis, to help me sleep, and to help me get off my ass and exercise. Has anyone had any experience? to be honest I'm quite sceptical, but willing to give it a go.

Can anyone recommend a hypnotherapist?

P

[pablogrande]

I used hypnosis in an attempt to cure my fear of swinging pocket watches, never again....

[Salsaboy]

Look into my eyes.....

[Sue]

philip walker Wrote:

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> Someone has suggested hypnosis, to help me sleep,

> and to help me get off my ass and exercise. Has

> anyone had any experience? to be honest I'm quite

> sceptical, but willing to give it a go.

>

> Can anyone recommend a hypnotherapist?

>

> P

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Years ago, I was recommended a particular hypnotherapist to go to to stop me smoking.

I came out of the session gasping for a ciggie.

I don't smoke any more, but I don't think the person in question can claim success for my giving up more than ten years later ......

:)

[Jeremy]

A guy at work was hypnotised to stop him biting his nails.

I think it worked, because now he sits at his desk all day clipping them.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Sleep's overrated.

How about asking your GP for a referral to a CBT therapist (is that a tautology?).

Both problems could be tackled through that approach.

[char1i3]

I don't believe that hypnosis exists - you don't enter a hypnotic state when hypnotised, you just believe that a hypnotist has some power over you. A hypnotist is going to tell you an approach to diet, a plan to exercise more and to give you techniques for sleeping. If you believe that hypnosis works and you are suggestive then during your session you may listen to what he's saying but a hypnotist is not a sleep expert or a diet expert or an exercise guru.

If you want to exercise more, go to a personal trainer and sign up for six weeks. If you want to diet, research diets and choose one that suits you. If you want to sleep better, try to analyse what is preventing you sleeping or go to a doctor.

Charlie

[baggie]

http://www.garyturner.co.uk/4.html

[Damian Hamill]

When I mention that I am an East Dulwich based hypnotherapist I am sure you won't be surprised that I disagree completely with Charlie and am aware of a vast amount of research evidence that contradicts his points.

I see clients at the Dulwich Therapy Rooms on Lordship Lane and can be contacted via that clinic on 020 8299 4232 or by mobile on 07957 517330.

Alternatively, please feel free to email me on [email protected].

Thanks.