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The therapist will explain the process of hypnosis and review what you hope to accomplish. Then the therapist will typically talk in a gentle, soothing tone and describe images that create a sense of relaxation, security and well-being. When you’re … Continue reading →

Hypnotherapy can be an effective method for coping with stress and anxiety. In particular, hypnosis can reduce stress and anxiety before a medical procedure, such as a breast biopsy. Hypnosis has been studied for other conditions, including: •Pain control. Hypnosis … Continue reading →

DEFINITION: Hypnosis, also referred to as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration. Hypnosis is usually done with the help of a therapist using verbal repetition and mental images. When you’re … Continue reading →

Treatment for sleep terrors isn’t usually necessary. If your child has a sleep terror, simply wait it out. You might gently restrain your child and try to get him or her back into bed. Speak softly and calmly. Shaking your … Continue reading →

For children, sleep terrors tend to decrease by the time they’re adolescents. However, if you have concerns about safety or underlying conditions for you or your child, you may want to consult your or your child’s doctor, who may refer … Continue reading →

COMPLICATIONS: Sleep terrors aren’t necessarily a concern, but regularly disrupted sleep can be. It can cause excessive daytime sleepiness, which can lead to difficulties at school or work, or problems with everyday tasks such as driving. Harming oneself or others … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co Sleep terrors differ from nightmares. The dreamer of a nightmare wakes up from the dream and remembers details, but a person who has a sleep terror episode remains asleep. Children usually don’t remember anything about their sleep terrors in … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co DEFINITION: Sleep terrors are episodes of fear, flailing and screaming while asleep. Also known as night terrors, sleep terrors often are paired with sleepwalking. Although sleep terrors are more common in children, they can affect adults. A sleep terror … Continue reading →

Experts aren’t entirely sure how biofeedback works. But if biofeedback is successful for you, it may help you control symptoms of your condition or reduce the amount of medication you take. Eventually, you can practice the biofeedback techniques you learn … Continue reading →

During a biofeedback session, a therapist attaches electrical sensors to different parts of your body. These sensors monitor your body’s physiological state, such as brain waves, skin temperature or muscle tension. This information is fed back to you via cues, … Continue reading →