Hi everyone just thought I’d run this one by you. I’m 6 years post stroke following a hemorrhagic stroke which paralysed my left side. I’m thinking of having hypnotherapy to help with my anxiety and lack of confidence. I have always been a nervous person and lack self confidence and I feel that this is now holding me back in my recovery.
I am speaking to a therapist local to me this afternoon, to find out how she works and whether she thinks she can help. I am keen to hear if anyone here has had hypnotherapy and what their experience has been.
I have and I found it extremely beneficial. I had a stroke 5 months ago and although the physical side of my recovery has gone quite well I really struggled with the mental side. I had hypnotherapy to help me talk through my issues and she helped me to accept what had happened and not to sink into depression. I had about 10 sessions and I’ve now stopped as I don’t need it anymore, but I’d go back again if necessary. I’d recommend it 100%, and I hope you find it useful as well.
Shwmae Sue, I did a programme of hypnotherapy for panic attacks, about six weeks I think. It was rather pricey, it was interesting and I took away some good techniques but it wasn’t conclusive for me, and the panic attacks continued. I hear that it works quite well for some people.
Thanks Simon, I’ve decided to take the plunge and give hypnotherapy a try. I’ve got my first session on Thursday afternoon. I’ll let everyone know how it goes, hopefully I’ll have something positive to post, which might even be useful for someone else on the forum
