A massive 50 million to 70 million people have sleep disorders in the USA; 30% of those suffer from insomnia according to American Sleep Association.
Insomnia is described as habitual sleepiness, those who have insomnia have difficulty falling asleep and when they do fall asleep, they only sleep for a short time. The inability to sleep may not look like that big a problem but it can hamper your ability to function normally. Insomniacs struggle to concentrate on simple tasks; they lack focus and are prone to developing anxiety and depression.
Why sleep is so important
Adults have a tendency to undermine the power of a good night’s rest but sleep is essential for our well-being. It’s needed for both our physical and mental health as well as your quality of life.
In children and adolescents, sleep promotes growth and brain development.
The better we sleep, the better we feel the next day.
Causes of Insomnia
Insomnia appears to have become more prevalent over the years; this is largely due to the stressful lifestyles people have adopted.
A study discussed in the New York Post found that 8 out of 10 Americans stated that they frequently experience stress. The study revealed that the primary cause of stress for most Americans were their children and jobs.
In another study conducted by the American Psychology Association (APA) reported that Millennials were the most stressed-out generation because so many of them are facing intense competition in the job market and are struggling to make ends meet.
Treatment for Insomnia
Generally people are prescribed pills to help them sleep. While popping pills may be a simple solution to a difficult problem, many sleep medications have adverse side-effects that can further decline your quality of life.
They can cause you to sleep excessively to the point that it starts interfering with your day-t-day activities. Insomniacs are also at risk of becoming dependant on sleeping pills as they can be addictive. Overtime, the body will become accustomed to the pills and stop responding to it.
Treating Insomnia with hypnosis
If you’re looking for treatment for insomnia that doesn’t have side-effects, then try hypnosis.
Hypnosis has proven to improve the quality of sleep without any adverse effects.
Here are a few hypnosis techniques used to treat insomnia:
1. Revivification
Revivification refers to using hypnosis to help the client recall a memory of good sleep. As the client begins to envision them sleeping, their body and mind adjusts accordingly. Post-hypnotic suggestions can be used to set ‘triggers’ (such as stroking their cheek, etc.) that help the client fall asleep.
2. Hypnotic stories
Similar to how bedtime stories affect children, hypnotic stories can put clients into a relaxed state. These stories are usually short and are repeated several times to enable clients to fall into a subconscious state.
These stories can be recorded and given to clients to induce self-hypnosis.
3. Breathing techniques
Meditation and breathing is an essential component of self-hypnosis. Hypnotists can teach their clients to control their thoughts and focus on breathing. As they get into the habit of breathing slowly without consciousness, their mind relaxes and they slowly slip out of their conscious states.
If you’re struggling with insomnia, get in touch with Rekha Shrivastava at Blossom Hypnosis in Rochester, New York. Rekha is a certified hypnotist who treats health problems such as PTSD, insomnia, anxiety, depression and more with hypnosis. Rekha also specializes in helping clients lose weight with hypnosis.
Contact Rekha today for a free consultation over Skype/Facetime or visit her in her office in Rochester.
Sources:
https://www.sleepassociation.org/about-sleep/sleep-statistics/
https://nypost.com/2017/12/20/americans-are-stressed-out/
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/sleep-deprivation-and-deficiency
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