Can Hypnosis Help with Substance Abuse?

What if we told you that you can now find your lost mojo back and get over substance abuse with the help of psychology and psychotherapy—combined?

That’s exactly what hypnotherapy does, and it’s totally not what they show it to be in the movies.

An evidence-based method as of now, hypnosis and hypnotherapy are being used around the globe to help individuals with a number of problems, substance abuse being one of them. Usually, a trained therapist performs the act. Rekha Shrivastava, who runs Blossom Hypnosis in Rochester, NY, is a certified hypnotist and rehab counselor who uses rapport to help her clients.

How Does Hypnosis Feel?

When you’re in the state of trance, you grow less and less aware of the world around you. Your surroundings become immaterial and all that matters is your inner self. The inner self is brought gradually into heightened focus. You’re at liberty to think and feel freely, remember your memories and use your imagination, feel your senses in their heightened stages. In short, you’re perfectly relaxed. This state of heightened relaxation is ideal for suggestions, opening you to the possibility of accepting and acknowledging changes—changes that you want yourself to make.

Helping with Addiction

19.7 million adults in the United States of America, aged 12 or above, had complaints of substance abuse in 2017. 74% of them struggled with alcohol while 38% struggled with illicit drugs. 1 out every 8 of these people had to deal with both.

Whatever the addiction, it’s always an issue. In addition to your physical health, your mental peace and social life deteriorate rapidly. Hypnosis is just one way of overcoming the problem.

When in a trance and open to suggestions, you are more at liberty to be perceptive about your heightened phase. You’re more connected with your body and yourself, and you’re better equipped to grasp the fact that addiction is bad news for you.

While quitting or cutting it down might seem impossible otherwise, it’s an exciting possibility when you’re in a trance. Once you’re suggested to believe that quitting is the only way forward, that it’s vital for your survival, you will get there.

Unlocking Yourself from Negative Behavior Patterns

In such a heightened state, people can free themselves of their harmful behavioral patterns and engage more readily with rehabilitation attempts. Hypnosis isn’t magic, but its effects are certainly magical.

We’d suggest you pay Rekha a visit in her NY clinic or schedule a Skype session; you will not be disappointed! Get your free consultation from Rekha today.

Sources:

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/01/hypnosis.aspx

https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2017-nsduh-annual-national-report

https://www.theemotionmachine.com/hypnosis-the-nature-of-suggestion/