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ROBERT
MATTHEWS HYPNOTHERAPY
020
8840 9961
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| Brief comments about treatment of selected
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Anorexia is
a good example of the way the mind plays cruel tricks on us. When
the same mind that is suffering from anorexia responds to hypnotherapy
treatment, it can prove as powerful in making a recovery as it
was in causing the disorder in the first place. Anorexia sufferers
tend to have wonderful imaginations, which makes them extremely
responsive to hypnosis, however, it is vital that the patient
is willing to get better as no-one will respond to hypnotherapy
if it goes against their will.
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Such motivation may
be a major part of the problem. The deep, inner mind can have a totaly
different perception and agenda of how we look, how much we weigh, often
causing the sufferer to 'hallucinate' about their body shape when looking,
for example, in the mirror. It can almost be like being in a dreamy trance
all day long. This is very distressing for all concerned, adding to the
confusion. All too often, conventional therapies try to reason and discuss
the situation, endlessly looking for 'reasons' and the anorexic progressively
feels more and more cornered, emotionally tense and pressurised from all
sides, sometimes made to feel imature. In advanced cases becoming severely
run down and/or physically ill. Quite simply - pressure can destroy appetite
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may be of use to unravel the root cuse of the problem, what started it all
off, whether there was a conscious or unconscious drive to be slimmer to
increase self confidence, or gain attention, but quite simply the only thing
that matters is that the WHOLE of the mind realises that things have got
out of hand and that it does no good to have dangerously low body weight.
When ready, giving the sufferer back control over their appetite is an area
paticularly suited to hypnotic suggestion, and the patient is helped to
feel more relaxed more confident, less pressurised, and is helped to regain
self esteem. At the same time being re-assured that they will under no circumstsnces
put on, or be be pressurised, or hypnotised to put on excessive weight. |
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This does not, of
course, mean that hypnotherapy cannot go hand in hand with other forms
of help, perhaps group therapy, whatever the sufferer is finding, or has
previously found beneficial. I have often been able to help those, in
quite serious cases find the belief and inspiration to try again and to
finally find the way out of this unpleasant condition.
To discuss whether
hypnotherapy could help you, or to make a booking, call now on 020 8840
9961 e-mail
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Robert Matthews 2001 All contents and layout
protected by copyright. Last updated 29.6.01
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