3 Sleep Problems Hypnotherapy Can Help With
It is estimated that about 1 in 3 adults in America do not get adequate sleep on a regular basis. Sleep seems so simple but yet very complicated as an adult. But one thing is for sure, if you don’t get enough sleep, it will affect all areas of your life from anxiety to pain-related problems.
Hypnotherapy has been found to be an effective method to help with many problems that affect sleep quality. Some of them include racing thoughts right before sleep, waking up during sleep, or having disturbed sleep.
Before you go anywhere else, give hypnosis a try to see how it can help you optimize your sleep by simply using your mind power. Remember when you were a little kid, how sleep came naturally. The good news is that your mind still remembers that subconsciously. Here are common sleep problems hypnosis can help with:
Insomnia and hypnosis
Insomnia is a common sleep problem where one struggles to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up too early. It can result from stress, anxiety, or other factors; eventually affecting daily life and well-being. The consequences of insomnia extend beyond simple tiredness, affecting cognitive function, mood, and overall well-being.
Hypnosis is an effective therapeutic tool to address insomnia because subconsciously, we have the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. With hypnotherapy, we can tap into our natural resources and memories of sleeping deeply and comfortably through the night.
One of the common causes of insomnia is stress. Hypnotherapy also facilitates the release of tensions and stressors that lead to insomnia. In other words, with hypnosis, not only you can soothe your mind to sleep and stay asleep but also you can retrain your mind to fall asleep and stay asleep naturally by reconditioning your subconscious mind.
Sleep apnea and hypnosis
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder marked by recurring pauses in breathing during sleep. These interruptions, or apneas, stem from the muscles at the throat failing to keep the airway open. Common signs include loud snoring, abrupt awakenings with choking sounds, and daytime sleepiness.
The subconscious mind’s role is huge when it comes to controlling muscle tension and relaxation. For example, one type of sleep apnea known as central sleep apnea happens when the brain doesn’t send the signals to continue breathing. With hypnosis, subconsciously working on the mind-body connection to better control this breathing reflex can be helpful to resolve the problem.
Your subconscious mind has the memory of restful and undisturbed sleep. Hypnosis can help tapping into your natural ability to sleep comfortably.
Night terrors and hypnosis
Night terrors, or sleep terrors, are sudden and intense episodes of fear during sleep, typically occurring in non-REM sleep. Unlike nightmares, those experiencing night terrors also demonstrate physical manifestations like screaming and thrashing. These episodes, more common in children, may result from stress, sleep deprivation, or underlying sleep disorders. People who experience night terrors usually have no recollection of the event upon waking.
Hypnotherapy can help with exploring the triggers and the root cause of night terrors. Upon discovering them, we can address the cause and any unresolved triggers subconsciously. Another significant cause of night terrors is stress. Hypnosis can also facilitate the release of stress and tensions physically and subconsciously.
How effective is hypnosis for sleep problems?
Hypnosis’ effectiveness on sleep issues will vary based on the individual and the case. However, overall, there seem to be significant positive results that appear promising in the long term. In fact, several research reviews are pointing out this fact.
In one review that was published in the National Library of Medicine, hypnotherapy has been found to be helpful with acute and chronic insomnia. Additionally, hypnotherapy has been found to be helpful with sleep terrors.
Even though there are not many comprehensive studies done to measure the effectiveness and efficacy of hypnosis for sleep disorders due to measurement and funding issues, hypnosis seems to be an effective approach with no adverse reactions overall.
Final words
Hypnosis offers a holistic and personalized approach; addressing the root causes of sleep disturbances as needed. By opening up to the therapeutic potential of hypnosis, you can start a transformative journey towards restful nights, improved well-being, and a renewed sense of control over your sleep.