Has anyone tried hypnotherapy?

pax80 · 03-30-2007, 08:39 AM

I'm about to try it... I need some feedback first...
Is it safe to mix this in withdrawal?

Buxy`s Back · 03-30-2007, 08:58 AM

paul,im not sure about it hun,i just kinda get to thinking that the brain is so messed up hypnosis would just kinda make things worse,but that only my oppinion,good luck with it,you will have to let us know how it goes

pax80 · 03-30-2007, 09:05 AM

Ill only do it...if I have some feedback from anyone who has gone through withdrawal... thanks joanne

Buxy`s Back · 03-30-2007, 09:08 AM

im pleased you are thinking about it and not rushing,the only problem is paul that some peeps benifit from things like accupuncture and otheres it causes worsening of symptoms,we are all so different,its catch 22 it could help,in which case great,but it could make things worse,which would be crap,im lucky im a big wuss and darnt try these things so i don,t really have to make that decision lol,have you put in a search for hypnosis to find old threads and see if any archives shed any light?

nicemom · 03-30-2007, 09:33 AM

I was just going to say that I know squirrel has because I asked about this one time. But I see squirrel is reading this right now and will probably respond.

pax80 · 03-30-2007, 02:10 PM

maybe it's not a good thing...It can mess up things... wd is unique!

nicemom · 03-30-2007, 04:06 PM

Do a search on this site. I did that awhile back and found that not alot of people, none really, said it helped at all. I have to say that accupuncture seems to help alot of people though. If I was going to invest money or time into anything it would be that.

squirrel · 03-30-2007, 05:02 PM

Hi Paul,
I have had hypnosis.I had it many years ago for a fear of flying and it was brilliant. I have had it recently too and I am feeling better.You need to be completley drug free for it to work.Give it a try it will not harm you.

pax80 · 03-31-2007, 03:19 PM

Thanks for your answers...

ayjay · 03-31-2007, 03:23 PM

Hi Paul,
I tried it but didn't find it that helpful. However, I was panicking at the time and looking for a "quick fix" so expected to walk away anxiety free which of course didn't happen. I think it can be helpful for relaxation and visualisation but make sure you explain exactly what you're going through right now and be sure you trust the hypnotist completely.
Andy

pax80 · 03-31-2007, 03:35 PM

Sugarpeeps · 03-31-2007, 09:06 PM

I tried it when I was completely in withdrawal - it cost a fortune and all it did was agitate me more than I already was.

Johnnny off Paxil · 03-31-2007, 11:03 PM

My wife was taught "self hypnosis" from her therapist, he would do hypnosis with her and later on taught her how to do it on her own. She claims it really did wonders for her, especially for getting past the Ego and trying to change the negative inner dialogue..or negative thought loops.

Hypnosis is one way, there are also certain types of meditation that Carol Anthony teaches that helps us have access to our inner world and help make changes that way.

Dream analysis , is another.

You have to decide which is the best course for you.

Regards, Johnny

pax80 · 04-01-2007, 03:53 PM

Johnny, I think I'm going to wait for the end of this sad episode of my life...
It's not very expensive here so I 'll give it a shot... one day ;

03-30-2007, 08:39 AM	#1
pax80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 3,787	Has anyone tried hypnotherapy? I'm about to try it... I need some feedback first... Is it safe to mix this in withdrawal? __________________ 2002- 10mg diazepam(for a neck pain) 2003- 20mg seroxat(for benzo wd) 2005-stopped diazepam (1 year taper plus acupuncture) 2006-stopped paxil (1 year taper) 4 years free from drugs

03-30-2007, 08:58 AM	#2
Buxy`s Back Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: grimsby,england Posts: 4,468	Re: Has anyone tried hypnotherapy? paul,im not sure about it hun,i just kinda get to thinking that the brain is so messed up hypnosis would just kinda make things worse,but that only my oppinion,good luck with it,you will have to let us know how it goes __________________ September 2009, not in severe hell just moderate hell, still recovering Joanne. LITTLE EVIL MEN HIDE BEHIND BIG COMPANY NAMES................QUOTE BY......MOI

03-30-2007, 09:05 AM	#3
pax80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 3,787	Re: Has anyone tried hypnotherapy? Ill only do it...if I have some feedback from anyone who has gone through withdrawal... thanks joanne __________________ 2002- 10mg diazepam(for a neck pain) 2003- 20mg seroxat(for benzo wd) 2005-stopped diazepam (1 year taper plus acupuncture) 2006-stopped paxil (1 year taper) 4 years free from drugs

03-30-2007, 09:08 AM	#4
Buxy`s Back Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: grimsby,england Posts: 4,468	Re: Has anyone tried hypnotherapy? im pleased you are thinking about it and not rushing,the only problem is paul that some peeps benifit from things like accupuncture and otheres it causes worsening of symptoms,we are all so different,its catch 22 it could help,in which case great,but it could make things worse,which would be crap,im lucky im a big wuss and darnt try these things so i don,t really have to make that decision lol,have you put in a search for hypnosis to find old threads and see if any archives shed any light? __________________ September 2009, not in severe hell just moderate hell, still recovering Joanne. LITTLE EVIL MEN HIDE BEHIND BIG COMPANY NAMES................QUOTE BY......MOI

03-30-2007, 09:33 AM	#5
nicemom Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 3,181	Re: Has anyone tried hypnotherapy? I was just going to say that I know squirrel has because I asked about this one time. But I see squirrel is reading this right now and will probably respond. __________________ Diane On Paxil for 5+ years Weaned from 40mg to 15 over a 1 1/2 year period. From 15mg-0 May/June 06 (before finding PP) Protracted w/d from c/t. First 10 mths up and down but tolerable. Akathesia hit at 11 months. Many months of terrible mental and physical torture. 3/09 started Prozac but too stimulating. Currently on 15mg Lexapro and feeling so much better. Not all who waunder are lost.

03-30-2007, 02:10 PM	#6
pax80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 3,787	Re: Has anyone tried hypnotherapy? maybe it's not a good thing...It can mess up things... wd is unique! __________________ 2002- 10mg diazepam(for a neck pain) 2003- 20mg seroxat(for benzo wd) 2005-stopped diazepam (1 year taper plus acupuncture) 2006-stopped paxil (1 year taper) 4 years free from drugs

03-30-2007, 04:06 PM	#7
nicemom Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 3,181	Re: Has anyone tried hypnotherapy? Do a search on this site. I did that awhile back and found that not alot of people, none really, said it helped at all. I have to say that accupuncture seems to help alot of people though. If I was going to invest money or time into anything it would be that. __________________ Diane On Paxil for 5+ years Weaned from 40mg to 15 over a 1 1/2 year period. From 15mg-0 May/June 06 (before finding PP) Protracted w/d from c/t. First 10 mths up and down but tolerable. Akathesia hit at 11 months. Many months of terrible mental and physical torture. 3/09 started Prozac but too stimulating. Currently on 15mg Lexapro and feeling so much better. Not all who waunder are lost.

03-30-2007, 05:02 PM	#8
squirrel Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 748	Re: Has anyone tried hypnotherapy? Hi Paul, I have had hypnosis.I had it many years ago for a fear of flying and it was brilliant. I have had it recently too and I am feeling better.You need to be completley drug free for it to work.Give it a try it will not harm you.

03-31-2007, 03:19 PM	#9
pax80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 3,787	Re: Has anyone tried hypnotherapy? Thanks for your answers... __________________ 2002- 10mg diazepam(for a neck pain) 2003- 20mg seroxat(for benzo wd) 2005-stopped diazepam (1 year taper plus acupuncture) 2006-stopped paxil (1 year taper) 4 years free from drugs

03-31-2007, 03:23 PM	#10
ayjay Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 82	Re: Has anyone tried hypnotherapy? Hi Paul, I tried it but didn't find it that helpful. However, I was panicking at the time and looking for a "quick fix" so expected to walk away anxiety free which of course didn't happen. I think it can be helpful for relaxation and visualisation but make sure you explain exactly what you're going through right now and be sure you trust the hypnotist completely. Andy __________________ 30 year old guy in the UK. 06/03 - started Seroxat 20mg for PTSD and 1 panic attack. 09/05 - tried to cut down to 10mg for 1 day - went into WD and went back upto 30mg 01/06 - Poop out - upto 40mg 04/06 - CT from 30mg to switch to Lexapro 10mg 08/06 - Upto 20mg Lexapro (Still didn't help massive Seroxat CT fallout) 09/06 - back 2 Seroxat 30mg 11/06 - 20mg 02/12/6 - 15mg 20/12/06 - 10mg 10/01/07 - 8mg 11/02/07 - 7mg 19/03/07 - 5mg 25/04/07 - 2.5mg 20/06/07 - 0mg!!!!!

03-31-2007, 03:35 PM	#11
pax80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 3,787	Re: Has anyone tried hypnotherapy? sure __________________ 2002- 10mg diazepam(for a neck pain) 2003- 20mg seroxat(for benzo wd) 2005-stopped diazepam (1 year taper plus acupuncture) 2006-stopped paxil (1 year taper) 4 years free from drugs

03-31-2007, 09:06 PM	#12
Sugarpeeps Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 703	Re: Has anyone tried hypnotherapy? I tried it when I was completely in withdrawal - it cost a fortune and all it did was agitate me more than I already was.

03-31-2007, 11:03 PM	#13
Johnnny off Paxil Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Persona Non Grata... I am No Expert on Nothing Posts: 3,105	Re: Has anyone tried hypnotherapy? My wife was taught "self hypnosis" from her therapist, he would do hypnosis with her and later on taught her how to do it on her own. She claims it really did wonders for her, especially for getting past the Ego and trying to change the negative inner dialogue..or negative thought loops. Hypnosis is one way, there are also certain types of meditation that Carol Anthony teaches that helps us have access to our inner world and help make changes that way. Dream analysis , is another. You have to decide which is the best course for you. Regards, Johnny

04-01-2007, 03:53 PM	#14
pax80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 3,787	Re: Has anyone tried hypnotherapy? Johnny, I think I'm going to wait for the end of this sad episode of my life... It's not very expensive here so I 'll give it a shot... one day ; __________________ 2002- 10mg diazepam(for a neck pain) 2003- 20mg seroxat(for benzo wd) 2005-stopped diazepam (1 year taper plus acupuncture) 2006-stopped paxil (1 year taper) 4 years free from drugs

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