Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy, also called hypnotic medicine,^[1] is the art of using hypnosis in psychotherapy.^[2] Usually started with relaxation and guided instructions, hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation and receptivity to suggestion. Researchers clarify that hypnosis is a type of focused relaxation and expectation rather than a magical trance because some people react more strongly than others (Heap & Naish, 2012). Hypnotherapy is rarely advised in clinical practice guidelines and is typically not thought to be supported by scientific evidence..^[3][4] However, hypnotherapy may be useful as an enhancing treatment for a variety of conditions, such as acute and chronic pain, irritable bowel syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phobias, and some eating disorders, according to a number of psychological reviews and meta-analyses.^[5]