hypnotherapy for clinical depression

ralina · Newbie Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 3

My mother suffers from depression. She had developed it a year after undergoing complete hysterectomy. She is 50 years old and none of the therapies seems to help. No medication, behavioral therapy, hospitalization not even shock therapy worked for her. I was wondering if hypnosis might help. Do you think it would be ok to submit her to that kind of therapy?

anderson · Newbie Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 5

There are different opinions about this topic. While some claim that hypnosis could be used as a helpful tool in treating depression, other say that its impact is mild, has on and off effects and influences a small percentage of people. I would advise you to get a book called Treating Depression with Hypnosis by Michael Yapko. This doctor has a positive approach about managing depression with hypnotherapy and you may find some useful information in the book. I would only advise you to look for a hypnotherapist who has treated depression before if you decide to use this kind of treatment.

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