Is this a crazy idea?

Ed1937

For those of you who are really having a very hard time, I wonder if a hypnotist might help? Would you try it?

Sligo177

Hi Ed1937,

I had not thought of that, but you know, in the depths of our difficulties, use whatever resource that might help.  I am assuming you are talking about yourself .  We have to care for ourselves so we can be there for our LO's.  I would say yes.  I hope it helps and I wish you and your LO peace.  I will put it in my tool box as well. 

M1

Ed, I have a hard time thinking that hypnotism would work on a demented brain.  I doubt that it's ever been looked at.  I'm not sure I believe that it works on a non-demented brain, but I'd have to look at the research.....

jfkoc

YES!

LadyTexan

I would consider hypnotism for me for sure. 

My mind seems to be my biggest enemy and also a great strength. When I have an especially challenging day, its often because I have expectations that cannot be met. When I adjust my thinking, eliminate my expectations of DH and express gratitude, I am more centered although my situation has not changed. If a hypnotist could guide my thinking to be more centered more quickly, I am all in.

Ed1937

Sligo177 wrote

I am assuming you are talking about yourself .

Nope.

M1, I should have been more clear. I was not thinking about it working on a broken brain, but maybe for a caregiver. I highly doubt anything like that could have a benefit to a PWD.

SSHarkey

Not for me! I’m not one who wants to allow someone to “plant” something in my brain without my awareness. I’m very cognitive in my mental health approach.

M1

Ha!  Silly me, Ed.  I guess I can't imagine what they would hypnotize me for--not being angry or frustrated or sad?   Thinking this is normal?  I can't imagine.....

Stuck in the middle

I learned to do self hypnosis 50 years ago, from a clinical psychologist.  It was the best thing I ever did.  Similar to meditation, I learned to relax and self-implant ideas I wanted.  Works for weight control, smoking cessation, ignoring back pain, etc.  Learning to control my own mind has been a life saver for me.  I can do it in stressful situations and feel my heart rate slow and my mind clear.  I strongly recommend it.

Stella Luna

Stuck in the middle,

Where can I learn about self hypnosis? I am really interested. I meditate in a regular basis and that has helped me to know my mind and how to quiet it down. But in this situation I need more control of my feelings, thoughts, expectations, etc, etc…..