What is Hypnosis?

Category: Procedures

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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.

Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
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

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

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
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 7
Usually 2
Sometimes 1
Never taken as prescribed 4
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 4
Somewhat hard to take 1
A little hard to take 2
Not at all hard to take 7
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 3
$100-199 2
$50-99 1
$25-49 2
< $25 3
Not specified 3
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2 patient evaluations for Hypnosis

Jul 16, 2013 (Started Jul 16, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for I provide this treatment for others, usually to remove the thought process that keeps them awake. It usually only takes one session)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: One time
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Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 18, 2008 (Started May 02, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 3 Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks
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