[mala]

Why do hypnotists say that people with mental health problems should not be hypnotised? Hypnotists such as Derren Brown, Paul Mckenna state under any circumstances , hypnotism of people with mental health problems should NOT be hypnotised. Im confused.What happen to therapeutic hypnotism.
mala

Hypnosis: An Underused Technique
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/...used-technique

Hypnosis: Examining the Media Myths

At the end of the day, it still remains a fact that more than 70% of the population would not even consider receiving hypnotherapy for help with a problem, even though it has demonstrated time and again just how effective it can be. And there’s no doubt that this reluctance is largely down to hypnosis’s portrayal in the media, even though, as I’ve hopefully demonstrated, this portrayal is wildly inaccurate.

http://www.healthylifeessex.co.uk/pa...s_article.html

[gma45]

Hi Mala, I don't think I would hesitate getting hypnotherapy for something like quitting smoking. When I did biofeedback it felt like a form of self hypnosis in a way. Good question. Thanks Byzantine for the article.

[Travelinglady]

My T has suggested that I might benefit from hypnosis--and I'm "mentally ill" with bipolar. Could it partly be the concern with false memories of things like abuse and the thought that it can be associated with DID? (I think I remember the last connection, anyway. I know the false memories has been an issue.)

I have been hypnoyised 3X with no problems and great results.

[Sabrina]

I have tried hypnotherapy and hypnosis. It completely didn't work. I'm not receptive at all and stayed tense, resistant and closed off throughout.

[Travelinglady]

From what I know, it does require the ability to relax--and some people say it IS a very relaxed state.....