Anyone who has bought my migraine ebook will be aware of the section on hypnotherapy, commonly referred to as hypnotism, and migraine. The book mentions some trials where hypnosis was used successfully for migraine.
Hypnosis has been used as one of the oldest healing techniques since the ‘sleep temples’ of ancient Egypt. However, in 1955 the British Medical Association endorsed the practice of hypnosis and since that time it has been recognized as a valuable addition to conventional medical treatment, despite the popular myths of mind control incorrectly suggested by “stage hypnotism”. The therapy is also recognized by the American Medical Association and the American Dental Association.
There are two main approaches someone may take to hypnotherapy – either find a professionally qualified practitioner, or use self-hypnosis. Some people find the latter approach less worrying because no third party is involved.
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NOTE: Contraindications for hypnosis
Your medical practitioner should always be consulted before you use hypnosis / hypnotherapy for migraine or tension headaches. Any pain is a warning signal from the body, and you should first check out with your physician that the pain of your migraine is not due to any other condition. In particular, hypnosis is contraindicated for anyone suffering from epilepsy, clinical depression, heart or breathing problems, allergies, psychiatric illness or anyone using recreational drugs.
