Hypnosis for Depression

Hello,

We receive many inquiries about the use of therapeutic hypnosis for feelings of the blues, low mood, or even diagnosed depression.

Here are a few details on what hypnosis can and cannot do for people who are depressed.

First of all—and this is very important—only your doctor can make a diagnosis and recommend the medications or therapies that are best for you. 

Hypnosis for Depression: When Should You Seek Treatment?

In fact, most of the time, the people who come to see us for therapeutic hypnosis don't mention depression.
They come to alleviate certain symptoms, such as trouble sleeping or a loss of self-confidence.

But very soon they’ll start talking about sadness, a loss of energy, a loss of desire, a loss of zest for life and pleasure, and anxious rumination…
And sometimes, too, a knot in the stomach, a feeling of physical heaviness, a foggy mind…

If these individuals are not receiving medical or psychological care, we will, of course, refer them to their doctor.

Nevertheless, most of our clients have already tried quite a few things: seeing a doctor, taking sleeping pills, and even going to the hospital to address their stomach discomfort, thinking it was a digestive issue—especially when they’ve lost their appetite or, conversely, are eating a lot.

Hypnosis is therefore a valuable tool that complements medical and psychological care, helping individuals gain perspective on their situation, identify and change their negative self-talk, and alleviate certain symptoms.

It’s often an opportunity for significant personal growth: to get through this period, tap into one’s inner resources, and also let go of any emotions that are present…
But it's rewarding work that will be very helpful to the person both during this time and in the future.

In the case of depression, this might involve, for example, working to:

• Changing Negative Thoughts and Limiting Beliefs :
  Depressive states are fueled by negative automatic thoughts ("I'm worthless", "Everything's ruined").
  Under hypnosis, the person will be able to identify these beliefs and replace them with more helpful ones, ensuring that their unconscious mind understands that there is something else beyond this, that they will not remain in this situation—in this darkness or this fog—forever.

• Tapping into Your Inner Resources:
  Hypnosis also helps you tap into your personal resources, reminding you that you’ve been able to bounce back, make changes, make decisions, and adapt to new situations. It helps combat feelings of helplessness and boost self-confidence.

• Reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety:
  By inducing a state of deep relaxation, hypnosis helps calm the nervous system, thereby reducing the tension and anxiety that people with depression often experience.

• Reigniting Motivation:
  If a person’s energy levels are very low, they may end up staying cooped up at home, or even staying in bed all day. Therapeutic hypnosis can play an important role in encouraging the person to take action even if they don’t really feel like it or lack the courage to do so.
  Through positive suggestions, the hypnotherapist can encourage the desire to reconnect with enjoyable activities and restore meaning and pleasure to daily life.
  Often, during a life transition, our needs change: what brought us joy in the past no longer appeals to us, and we seek out other things, other external stimuli.
  "For example, I remember this person who was going through a mild bout of depression and who came out of a hypnosis session telling me, «Yoga is what's going to help me,» and apparently yoga was indeed one of the tools that helped them overcome their depression."

• Finally, the relationship with your hypnotherapist is, of course, essential:
  As in any helping relationship, you need to feel comfortable.
  Empathy, listening, and sometimes also feeling reassured…

Meet Anne-Géraldine Lavielle, a specialist in Hypnosis and Emotional Management

Consultations in Strasbourg, Saverne, and via video worldwide (this works really well, too!).

Meet the Solutions Hypnose Team

• A team of hypnotherapists Experienced and passionate professionals in France, Canada, and Morocco
  They are also often NLP coaches, sophrologists…
• A professional recruitment process to identify both the technical expertise and the personal qualities you expect in a personalized coaching process.
• A network for the exchange of best practices and collective supervision
• A Continuing Education Academy

We have a presence in Canada, France, and Morocco.
If you can't find a hypnotherapist near you, most of our team members offer video sessions 💻 (and the(Video consultations work really well, too...)

Schedule an appointment now to create the life you want through hypnosis!