How Hypnosis Can Help With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hypnosis probably isn’t the first thing you might think of when diagnosed with something like arthritis or osteoarthritis.  When you’re diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, it can be devastating.  It is a lifelong condition and finding out that you have a chronic illness can send your emotions spiralling into anger and depression.  For many people, this can mean a lack of sleep, mood swings and loss of appetite.

Some people feel afraid of what their future might hold, the medication they might need and the loss of the self-image they had.

There are dietary changes that can help as well, such as avoiding dairy, fat, some proteins and foods like corn or tomatoes.  By minimizing arthritis inflammation, pain can be reduced significantly.  It is possible to live a pain free life whilst living with rheumatoid arthritis.

Hypnosis can help you to minimise pain and to regain your self-image, through visualisation and positive affirmations.  As arthritis is an ongoing condition, it is often recommended to have two or three sessions with a hypnotherapist to start you off and then ask your hypnotherapist to teach you self hypnosis techniques so you can continue the hard work for yourself.

Self hypnosis can be used to focus your thoughts on your body and to redirect your immune system.  On one level, it helps to control your stress and emotions, both of which have a direct impact on your symptoms.  On another level, it can directly reduce the level of pain you feel.

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