Hypnotherapy.. any experiences? Updated

Unfortunately I didn't have much success with it, apparantly wanting to change is the biggest key to it's success, well at 8 stone over weight I certainly wanted it but it didn't work for me.

I think I went with unrealistic expectations though, I was hoping for a deep state of hypnosis, during which she would reprogramme my thinking and attitudes to food, however, I spent most of the time with my eyes closed thinking this is a total waste of money and time. I know they say you don't need to be deeply hypnotised for it to work but I just felt like a berk instead of relaxed and calm. Each session cost me £40 and I quit after 3 when she said nothing different to the Paul McKenna tapes I'd already used.

Let us know how you get on though, I've seen Paul McKenna work wonders with people so I do believe it can work

Hello,

Thanks for replying and sorry it didn't work for you... I have a lot to lose as well..

I am really not expecting it to make me suddenly crave cabbage instead of crisps? although it would be fab! .. I havent seen paul McKenna stuff so I'm no sure what he does, The lady I will be seeing was talking a lot of sense IYSWIM, and she explained the changes I would need to make myself otherwise there is no point in doing the sessions ( its going to cost aroun £400 for the 4 sessions) but I have been contenplating a gastrict band but really really don't want to go down that route, I want to try everytihng else first... and I really think that understanding why I overeat will help me deal with it.

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Thanks MrsTeeHee, sounds like you are gtting a lot out of it, I am feeling very positive about it. I have looked around and spoken to a few people on the phone and the lady I have booked is definetly the one I have felt the most comfortable with ( she did offer a meet first but logistically it is a little difficult) The price is slightly more than a few others but not worryingly so, and it comes with a couple of CDs to continue to use at home. The sessions are quite long, the first is 2 1/2 hours and the other three two hours each so I don't feel like I am paying over the odds..

Thanks for such taking the time to reply and I wish you loads of luck with your treatment.

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I will probably take you up on that the only sad thing is she can't start untill January, my first session is the 5th...

She has given me some things to do in preparation so I am going to get started on that those this week.. I have to write a bit on why now is the right time to lose weight and how will life improve for me when I am slim.. ! also need to creat a sort of virtual me.. my head on a realsitic size body shape. somthing achivable not kylie then ! ? ...

Let me know how you get on!

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I had one session then got pregnant!

My mate at work has had a few sessions and lost literally half her weight.

Wow Rusty thats amazing!

I've had sessions to address anxiety, panic attacks and self esteem issues all with the same hypnotherapist and I can honestly say that if I hadn't had them my life would be considerably worse than it is now.

She really helped my confidence and I've virtually stopped having panic attacks. I went from only going to work and staying in the rest of the time (I was scared to leave the house) to going out clubbing and shopping in the space of a few weeks. It involved filling out a questionaire and an initial discussion with the therapist, then three sessions at her "surgery" (not sure what the correct word should be here) then listening to the tapes at home.

Definitely something to try but as others have said you do have to make yourself relax. If you sit there thinking it won't work then it probably won't.

Thanks for replying Dolly sounds like you have had some excellent results!

I know the hardest bit is going to be relaxing enough to take it in... I am a little scared I will not be able to do that.. ..

Hi FG,

My experience of hypnotherapy is slightly different to your situation but still significant nevertheless I think. I booked in for a course of 'Hypnobirthing' when I got pregnant with my second child. This is a structured course carried out by a qualified hypnotherapist. I was a sceptic but I was also determined not to have a difficult time when I had the baby and had only been able to find positive reviews about Hypnobirthing both online and from talking to people.

As well as learning alot about the history and physiology of birth I was taught self-hypnosis, which is essentially very deep relaxation. All hypnosis is self-hypnosis and in the weeks leading up to birth I had to practice the relaxation (and the taught breathing methods for labour) every day. The hypnotherapy aspect of the course completely changed my outlook on being pregnant and my feelings about childbirth.

Essentially, I learned there was a very real link between positive thought and the physical outcome. This was proven for me when I had my baby but there are lots of others out there with a similar experience. Good luck!

You have absolutely nothing to lose, just believe in yourself and listen carefully to any advice you are given.

Thank you all so much for sharing your stories, its so great to hear how people have benefited from it.

I will update you all in january when I have my sessions

Thanks again

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