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Hypnosis is a state of focused attention during which your conscious mind is relaxed. During the process, your subconscious is more amenable to new ideas, and your focus is turned inward. You might feel more in tune with your emotions, bodily sensations, or ideas.
This is a natural state, and it can be deeply relaxing or quite stimulating, depending on the techniques used. While traditionally performed in person by an experienced hypnotherapist, advanced technology is making this powerful therapy more accessible through a variety of media.
As online hypnotherapy increases in popularity, many wonder how it works or even if it works. Here is what you need to know about online hypnosis.
Apps and Downloads: What Are They?
Much like conventional hypnosis, the process is natural and uses deep focus and relaxation to achieve change. However, instead of requiring you to meet face-to-face with a hypnotherapist in an office or similar environment, you will instead use your phone, laptop, or another device to access the care you need through an app or downloaded program. Audios are tailored according to your needs so that you can address the specific issues you are facing, such as a lack of motivation, insomnia, pain, or stress.
You can expect to enjoy the same benefits when using your app that you do from conventional hypnotherapy, such as decreased anxiety and improved symptom management. However, the biggest benefit to using your app might just be its accessibility. You can use your downloads anytime and anywhere you need them. You are not dependent on another person’s schedule or required to travel to an office. You can listen to your downloads on vacation, during your work breaks, or when traveling. You can even use different downloads at different times depending on your needs and preferences for a fully customized experience.
Is a Hypnosis App Effective?
While apps are certainly convenient, people are often more concerned about their effectiveness and with good reason. While research into this fairly new technology is still in its infancy, we have several studies demonstrating extremely promising results.
In one study, researchers divided participants suffering from migraine pain into two groups. The treatment group used self-hypnosis mp3s. Both the treatment and control groups were evaluated according to pain catastrophizing, headache disability, migraine frequency, duration, severity, and medication usage. The participants using hypno-analgesia had a nearly 50 percent reduction in headache disability and 60 percent reduction in pain catastrophizing while the control group had minimal or no change in pain and disability. The treatment group also had a significant change in migraine duration, indicating that online self-hypnosis could be effective for reducing symptoms in migraine sufferers.
A case study of a patient with interstitial cystitis had equally promising results. During the study, the patient used online self-hypnosis to manage her symptoms. After six sessions, she was able to resolve her pain and discomfort.
How Do I Use a Hypnosis App?
The American Journal of Medicine calls hypnosis “the most effective treatment you have yet to prescribe” when describing its benefits for stress, insomnia, performance anxiety, smoking cessation, pain management, and other diverse therapies. Increasing the accessibility of this powerful therapy through online programs, downloads, apps, and mobile devices simply makes it easier for you to get the care you need and improve your wellbeing on all levels.
If you are ready to transform your quality of life and health, getting started is a mere download away. Once your app is installed, you can open it and relax as your subconscious goes to work changing deeply ingrained habits, overcoming negative mindsets, and transforming the way you see the world. The process is fast, simple, and relaxing, and you can make powerful changes to not just your mind but your life. Visit UpNow.com today to learn more about online hypnosis or download our hypnosis app.
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