What is Hypnosis?
Category: Procedures
See also: Ericksonian Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis is a technique sometimes used for medical purposes to relieve anxiety, or otherwise improve or alter behavior. Its effectiveness has been clinically demonstrated in many areas, most notably in the area of acute pain relief.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissociative identity disorder | 48 | 6 | |
| Conversion disorder | 8 | 1 | |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 7 | 2 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 3 | 3 | |
| Weight loss | 2 | 0 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 13 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hypnosis
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive confusion | 1 | |
| Flashbacks | 1 |
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