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THERE ARE OVER 3,000 RESEARCH STUDIES VALIDATING  HYPNOSIS AS A THERAPEUTIC VEHICLE.

Here are some notable studies that have explored the effectiveness of hypnosis in various therapeutic contexts:

Meta-Analysis of Hypnotherapy Efficacy: A meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis in 2017 by Montgomery et al. examined the efficacy of hypnotherapy across a range of conditions and found that it had a significant positive effect compared to control groups.

Hypnosis for Pain Management: A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine in 2016 by Chen et al. demonstrated the effectiveness of hypnosis in reducing pain and improving the quality of life for patients with chronic pain conditions.

Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation: A study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology in 2008 by Green and Lynn examined the efficacy of hypnotherapy for smoking cessation and found it to be a valuable tool for those trying to quit smoking.

Hypnosis for Anxiety and Stress Reduction: A study published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis in 2018 by Alladin and Alibhai examined the effectiveness of hypnosis for reducing anxiety and stress, showing positive outcomes.

Hypnosis for Phobia Treatment: A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis in 2007 by Kirsch et al. investigated the effectiveness of hypnotherapy in treating specific phobias, such as flying and public speaking, and found it to be beneficial.

Hypnosis for Weight Loss: A study published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology in 1986 by Cochrane and Friesen examined the use of hypnotherapy for weight loss and found it to be effective in promoting weight reduction

No single therapeutic approach serves as a universal remedy. However, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), conceived by psychiatrist Aaron T. Beck in the 1960s, has gained renown as an exemplary treatment method. Widely regarded as highly effective, it stands out as a prominent therapy for addressing anxiety. Often considered the primary choice for individuals grappling with emotional challenges and certain physical ailments.

In my practice, I integrate CBT—a strategic psychotherapy—in conjunction with hypnosis. CBT concentrates on pinpointing and challenging detrimental thought processes and actions that contribute to anxiety. It empowers individuals with practical skills to manage anxiety and progressively confront their fears in a controlled manner. This therapy encourages individuals to delve into their thoughts, scrutinizing their validity and usefulness.

CBT chiefly aims to consciously equip clients with a fresh set of skills. Yet, frequently, individuals encounter internal conflicts between their conscious decisions to develop and apply these skills and their subconscious automatic behaviours or existing habits. This dichotomy often results in these skills feeling draining and demanding.

For social anxiety, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) involves collaborative goal-setting and the identification of negative thoughts. For instance, a client might hold the belief, "Everyone is judging me." Therapy encompasses assessing evidence supporting these thoughts, challenging them, and realistically reframing them. Conducting behavioural experiments, such as gradual exposure to small social gatherings, aids in testing negative beliefs. Assignments given as homework serve to reinforce the learning process. The therapy concludes upon achieving set goals, with the possibility of follow-up sessions to sustain progress.

CBT empowers individuals to navigate social anxiety by reshaping their thought patterns and behaviours in actual life scenarios.

The combination of CBT with hypnosis offers unique advantages over CBT alone.

CBT demands persistence, concentration, and diligent effort to challenge and alter thought patterns and behaviours.

Hypnosis, in contrast, provides a profoundly calming and enjoyable experience, fostering a state of deep relaxation. This state makes individuals more receptive to adopting new thinking and behavioural patterns. Within this relaxed state, emotional issues can be more effectively tackled, distortions in thinking can be rectified, and physical functioning can be improved. Crucially, these changes can become ingrained automatically, requiring no conscious effort.

A drawback of CBT lies in its limitation to address unconscious thought processes that contribute to issues like anxiety. Identifying and changing these hidden negative beliefs can be a taxing, confrontational, and time-consuming endeavour within the framework of CBT.

Hypnosis, however, allows the active, critical, and analytical conscious mind to recede. As a strategic hypnotherapist, I can access and engage with the unconscious aspects of the client's mind driving the issue. In this state, the client becomes more open and receptive to adopting new suggestions and behavioural approaches.

Merely being aware of thought processes, as in the case of smoking or other addictions, does not guarantee change. Despite awareness of the detrimental effects, one may still struggle to alter behaviour. 

Hypnosis, distinct from other psychological methods, directly targets the root cause and contributing factors at the subconscious level, where memories, habits, fears, negative self-talk, and self-esteem originate.

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Association of diabetes with anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis

 Findings from the meta-analysis indicate that diabetes is associated with an increased likelihood of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and having elevated anxiety symptoms.

 Effects of anxiety on outcomes in diabetes

Anxiety symptoms, including those of subclinical severity, are associated with a variety of poor outcomes such as increased risk of diabetic complications, increased pain, unhealthy self-care behaviours, greater disability, greater depression, increased BMI, decreased quality of life, poor functioning, and increased utilization of health care resources.