Hypnotic regression explained

We all have within us an unlimited source of wisdom. Sometimes we forget to look inside in order to bring balance to our lives. That's when we feel overwhelmed by our circumstances and depressed. But we can reconnect with our essence to create harmony in our lives, understand each other better, and have peace. One of the most powerful tools to achieve this is the technique known as hypnotic regression therapy.

In hypnotic regression therapy you can recall the memories that cause depression and anxiety to bring emotional health. The psychiatrist leads the patient to an internal inspection of these experiences to rid the person of the effect caused by them. The strands of your existence unravel through this exploration. This way you will be free from any effect of your past. You will better understand the effect of the past on your current life issues and be able to bring about positive actions to improve the quality of your life.

Regression therapy is an excellent way to combat depression and anxiety. When used alone or with other therapies such as medications it can bring quick relief from neuropsychiatric symptoms. Examining the patterns of your life leads to understanding. And understanding allow you to make positive changes in your life. The chains of vicious cycles are broken because the past no longer dictates the present. Current relations are explored in order to and live better. And above all you open to that inner wisdom that guides us to a better life and greater growth.

Not everyone experiences the same as hypnotic regression. Some people have vivid experiences that involve all of their senses. Other people have a subtle experience or impressions recalling distant fragments. Some people may have revelatory experiences in their first few sessions and others may take a little longer. But for all these people regression serves as a vehicle for healing and self improvement.

Exploring your life course through regression therapy is a safe and effective way to achieve emotional health. In the hands of a qualified psychiatrist it is a very powerful therapy. It improves relationships with others and ourselves. And it brings greater happiness.

The information in this blog is not a substitute for a medical evaluation. Consult with your physician about any health concerns you have.

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Hypnosis explained

Medical Hypnosis is the process of learning how to use your mind and your thoughts to better handle emotional stress (anxiety, depression, phobias, obsessions), uncomfortable physical symptoms (pain, nausea) or to help you change a habit or behavior (smoking, aggression, eating patterns). Medical Hypnosis is a technique or procedure used in the context of a self-improvement process involving combinations of different techniques to achieve the goals set by the patient.

Medical hypnosis should be made only by health professionals trained and licensed (eg psychiatrists) that have been specifically trained to use hypnosis and working practices within their professional field.

How will I feel during hypnosis?

Most people describe their experience of hypnosis as a pleasant experience during which they have great focus and feel deep in the hypnotic experience.

Depending on the goals of the session you may feel more alert, more relaxed or just comfortable and with peace of mind.

Although a hypnosis session may differ depending on the needs of each patient sessions typically have two basic phases:

1) The induction phase. During this phase the therapist helps you relax and helps you focus and concentrate on what you want to accomplish during the hypnosis session.

2) The application stage. During this phase the therapist provides you with suggestions. For example, if you are experiencing anxiety, you can suggest that during and following the hypnosis session you will feel calmer and more comfortable with feelings of anxiety. If you are experiencing pain, your therapist may suggest that after the hypnosis session you will not experience pain or that you can better manage any pain you feel. The suggestions are the key to hypnosis because they are targeted to treat your specific symptoms or difficulty.

What conditions can be treated with hypnosis?

Medical hypnosis has been shown to be clinically effective for a variety of conditions including:

Anxiety and phobias

Depression

Stress Management

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Dissociative Disorders

Obsessions and compulsions

Stop smoking

Weight Management

Changing unwanted habits

Gastrointestinal disorders

Hemophilia

Skin conditions

Childbirth without fear

Pain

Medical and dental procedures

Recovering from a surgery

Treatment of nausea and vomiting

What results I can expect from hypnosis?

Medical hypnosis has proven to be of great benefit to improve symptoms and overcome difficulties. It may even be curative in many cases.

Myths and facts about medical hypnosis:

Many people have concerns and myths about hypnosis based on lack of information. The following are common concerns about hypnosis and the reality of hypnosis.

Myth: The hypnotized person is under the control of the therapist and can be forced to say or do what the therapist wants.

Reality: This is false. No matter how deep the process of hypnosis you are always in control during the session. Hypnosis can not force you to do or say anything that causes you discomfort or you do not want to do or say.

Myth: Hypnosis is something that is done to people, instead of something I can do on my own.

Reality: This is false. Hypnosis is a skill you can learn. It is a tool you use to feel better.

Myth: I can become trapped in hypnosis and I can not "out" at any time.

Reality: This is false. Hypnosis can end at any time you want.

Myth: People have benefit from hypnosis are gullible or weak willed.

Reality: This is false. Multiple scientific studies have revealed that about 90% of people can benefit from hypnosis. Moreover, being hypnotized and choosing to respond to hypnotic suggestions means only that you have the ability to use hypnosis effectively. This does not mean a person is gullible or weak willed.

Myth: During hypnosis I am unconscious.

Reality: This is false. During hypnosis you are always aware. A person in hypnosis is not asleep or unconscious. Although a person in hypnosis can feel a deep state of relaxation, your mind is active and actively participating in the hypnosis session.

The information in this blog is not a substitute for a medical evaluation. Consult with your physician about any health concerns you have.

For appointments with Dr. Douglas J. Romero call 787-764-5642 or visit www.mimejoramiento.com

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Psychotherapy explained

Over the next few days we will explore the different therapeutic modalities for treating anxiety and depression. In the past depressive and anxiety disorders were considered distinct clinical entities. That is, anxiety and depression were not related conditions. In the last decade however, brain studies and the fact that many drugs work to treat both depression and anxiety have led the field of psychiatry reconsider that position. Today it is considered that depression and anxiety are related medical conditions.

We begin by exploring the oldest type of intervention for the treatment of depression and anxiety: psychotherapy. The essence of psychotherapy (talk therapy as some call it) is to explore a person’s thought and behavior patterns so that a person can make changes that will help him feel better.

There are different types of psychotherapies. Each is practiced according to the philosophy of the person giving treatment. Psychoanalysis explores the experiences of the person, seeking the meanings of these experiences and how they affect the person. The idea is that if a person becomes aware of the effects past events have had on him that person may change their personal patterns of meaning and behavior. And in that way the person can change his life. There are other similar therapies are usually referred to as introspective therapies. They all have in common that the person explores personal symbols and personal meanings. By becoming more aware of them the person can modify the effects of these influences in his life and feel better. The person generally tries to change to a healthier personality.

The other commonly practiced type of psychotherapy is cognitive-behavioral therapy. This type of therapy does not focus much on the meanings of events in the life of the person. It is intended that a person changes his thought patterns and behavior to healthier ones and this will achieve symptom relief. This kind of therapy is considered more focused and tends to be shorter than introspective therapy. Many people with neuropsychiatric conditions have distortions of perceptions and interpretations of their events. These so called cognitive distortions are corrected so that the person can see more clearly the reality and behave in healthier ways.

In recent times there is an emergence of different types of spiritual therapies. The approach is to seek a transcendental element in the person's belief system to help him better manage his personal situations. It focuses on a person’s frame of reference so that events can be put in perspective. This allows a person to better manage his personal reality and manage his situations with greater peace.

Another type of therapy is hypnosis, which I will discuss in the near future.

The ultimate goal of the various psychotherapies is to change the brain of a person so he feels relief from his symptoms. Studies comparing medication alone versus psychotherapy alone in people with mild depression found that both treatments cause similar changes in the brains of people who responded to therapy. This suggests that medication and psychotherapy work similarly in the brain.

For most neuropsychiatric conditions it is recommended to combine psychotherapy and medication. Each of these therapies has its advantages. In general, the medications work more quickly, with relief staring about one or two weeks from the beginning of therapy. But their effect often goes after discontinuing the drug. Psychotherapy usually takes longer to bring relief. Many studies suggest that a person usually needs about eight treatments for relief of symptoms. But the psychotherapies have the advantage that a person learns life skills that may continue to apply long after completing a course of psychotherapy. Hence the current recommendation by most experts is to start medications for prompt symptom relief and combine it with psychotherapy for the person to acquire personal skills for improvement. And of course every psychiatrist and patient has a preference on which method or therapeutic combination is best.

The information in this blog is not a substitute for a medical evaluation. Consult with your physician about any health concerns you have.

For appointments with Dr. Douglas J. Romero call 787-764-5642 or visit www.mimejoramiento.com

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