I have successfully used hypnotherapy to relieve a lot of the related symptomatology associated with depression such as anxiety, confusion, irritability, sleep and appetite disturbance. I use an integrated approach focusing on therapuetic process and problem-solving with behavioral interventions, which also respond well to hypnotherapy and which additionally are self-help and empowerment practices that dramatically improve self-esteem, which typically significantly erodes with depression. In addition, the malaise associated with depression is relieved with hypnotherapy, which energizes and uplifts the recipient. Lastly, where depression "roots" in earlier trauma and/or is directly associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, hypnotherapy can effectively heal the core, and therefore the related symptomatology that fuels depression disappears. All of the above conditions respond well within themselves, with or without depression as a clinical diagnosis, to hypnotherapy.
I think hypnotherapy is often not recommended for people with depression because many hypnotherapists are not qualified to treat disorders such as depression.
However, in the hands of a qualified therapist, hypnotherapy can either be a good adjunct, or if hypnoanalysis is added, it can be a good treatment in itself. Hypnoanalysis treats the roots of the problem and many people experience significant and often permanent relief from their symptoms.
What makes someone qualified? A master's degree or above in a medical or psychological field - MSW, MS, PhD, PsyD, MA in counseling or psychology, MD, and so forth. The person should also be licensed in their state.
You can find out more at the website of the American Academy of Medical Hypnoanalysts - www.AAMH.com
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