Biodun Ogunyemi, a clinical hypnotherapist, explains how hypnotherapy can help treat insomnia.
Hypnosis to help insomnia
By Biodun Ogunyemi ANLP,BNLP,SNLP,C.H,Dip.Hyp
Published on 10th July, 2018
Around the world, millions of people suffer from insomnia - the inability to get enough restful sleep, which leads to all sorts of complications. Not getting the proper sleep leads to more than just being tired the next day; it can affect your concentration, alter your mood, increase your stress, and even affect your immune system, which means you become sick more often.
Even more dangerous is when insomnia goes unchecked for long periods, leading to drowsiness and even falling asleep in places where you want to be awake and alert, such as behind the wheel of your vehicle. Taking sleep medications can be counterproductive, as your body becomes reliant on the drugs which only makes the problem worse. That is one reason why many people are turning to hypnosis to help with insomnia.
How hypnosis works
Hypnosis is a proven technique that goes directly to your subconscious and plants suggestions that help you get a good night’s sleep. The worry, tension, and anxiety that may be keeping you from falling asleep fades away as the suggestions planted by hypnosis therapy help your mind and body to relax and get the sleep you deserve.
Plus, you can use the hypnosis therapy repeatedly until you have alleviated the cause of your insomnia, allowing you to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night. For those who suffer from insomnia that is caused by stress, anxiety, or similar reasons, hypnosis may be the best answer.
Why choose hypnosis?
There are good reasons to choose hypnosis to help insomnia, starting with the proven track record that hypnosis offers for treating this condition. Around the world, millions of people have used hypnosis to stop smoking, alleviate stress, and deal with insomnia in a safe, effective manner.
Drug free: There are no drugs or medications used in hypnosis therapy. This means that you fall asleep naturally and can do so again night after night thanks to this remarkable treatment. It also means that you can combine hypnosis with other treatments that your doctor may prescribe to get a full night’s sleep.
Safe: No aftereffects, no drowsiness, and no issues are generally caused by hypnosis, unlike many other treatments for insomnia. This means that you go back to your normal sleep routine and not have unwanted side effects from the hypnosis.
Effective: There is little doubt that hypnosis can work, as many patients can attest. The treatment is effective and can be repeated night after night if needed to ensure that you overcome your insomnia and sleep.
Hypnosis is the safe, effective and positive option for those who suffer from insomnia. By planting suggestions in the mind, your body will feel relaxed and all the worry, tension, and anxiety will slip away. The next thing you know, you will wake up to the sunrise feeling refreshed and ready for the day.