Having depression can be a serious condition that may require medical attention and medication. If you have been experiencing daily low mood, sadness and a reduced desire to engage in activities for an extended period of time, you should contact your doctor. He or she will be able to assess whether medical treatment is needed and provide you with ways to cope with your depression.
SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
Depression can mean many things and cover many different emotional states and it affects people both mentally and physically.
- Decreased self-confidence
- Loss of belief in yourself
- Feeling depressed
- Lack of energy
- Fatigue
- Decreased desire
- Many worries
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
HYPNOTHERAPY AND DEPRESSION
There are several opinions on treating depression with medication, but it’s always important to consult with your doctor to help you decide what would be best for you.
*Hypnotherapy can have a very positive effect on the emotions that arise in a person suffering from depression. For mild and moderate depression, it is possible to treat with hypnotherapy alone without combining it with medication. Our experience has shown us that 1-2 sessions of hypnotherapy can often be enough for mild depression. For severe depression, it will often be necessary to get medical treatment, where hypnotherapy can help you regain courage and lightness.
Hypnotherapy can be used as a method to overcome depression. *Through hypnotherapy, we can identify and process the factors that have triggered the depression and find the cause behind it. We can also use hypnotherapy to turn negative thoughts around, giving you a positive outlook on life and a brighter picture of the future. The most important thing we can do with hypnotherapy is to strengthen you internally, giving you back your self-esteem and self-confidence – this will rub off on the physical symptoms you have in connection with your depression.
If you have any questions about hypnosis for the treatment of depression, feel free to write to me at shin@shinhypnose.dkand I will do my best to give you a good answer.
*We emphasize that hypnosis and treatments do not guarantee recovery from depression and that results may vary from person to person.
How does depression manifest itself?
Depression manifests itself in several ways. Often you’ll struggle with heavy, negative thoughts about yourself or life in general and feel very depressed. Physically, most people will feel like they don’t have the energy or desire to do anything or be with other people.
How can hypnosis help with depression?
Hypnotherapy can have a positive impact on people with depression. For mild to moderate depression, hypnotherapy can help to get beyond depression and help to restore a sense of joy and lightness to the client.
How many hypnosis sessions are needed for depression?
In our experience, 1 to 2 sessions of hypnotherapy can be beneficial for people with mild depression. For severe depression, you should see your doctor for medical treatment and possibly use hypnotherapy on the side to regain your courage.
Is hypnosis for depression dangerous?
Hypnosis is not dangerous as it is essentially the client who processes their subconscious thoughts. As a client, you are in full control throughout the session and will not be influenced to do things you don’t want to do. In addition, we always take into account the client’s mental state prior to any session.