Abstract Hypnosis has been described anecdotally to be effective in the treatment of sleepwalking and sleep terror, potentially dangerous parasomnias. The authors report the use of hypnosis in the treatment of 27 adult patients with these disorders. A total of 74% of these individuals reported much or very much improvement…
ABSTRACT The following case study reports the successful treatment of a female patient, aged 25, with a long history of chronic snoring. Following nasal endoscopy, which confirmed that there was no anatomical reason for her complaint, she was referred to the present author who made further investigations regarding her sleeping…
Abstract The effects of insomnia carries along a physical and psychological state of dysfunctionality felt by the individual. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of a hypnotherapeutic and relaxation intervention applied in the case of patients who present anxious – depressive symptomatology and insomnia. A sample…
Introducdon Insomnia is a common complaint in general practice. Unless a feature of psychosis, or accompanied by pain, it is seldom disabling, but is the cause of much misery. In the United Kingdom, the 1970-71 morbidity statistics from general practice showed that, per 1000 of the population, the episode rates…
Sleeping well is a crucial factor contributing to our physical and mental restoration. SWS in particular has a positive impact for instance on memory and the functioning of the immune system. During periods of SWS, growth hormones are secreted, cell repair is promoted and the defense system is stimulated. If…
Abstract Chronic dyssomnia is highly prevalent and has multiple etiologies. Hypnotherapy has been reported as beneficial for insomnia, but the description of the subject populations has been limited. A group of patients was evaluated at a sleep disorders center for a dyssomnia that occurred on at least 3 nights per…
Abstract The effects of insomnia carries along a physical and psychological state of dysfunctionality felt by the individual. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of a hypnotherapeutic and relaxation intervention applied in the case of patients who present anxious – depressive symptomatology and insomnia. A sample…