Last week someone asked me if hypnotherapy was effective and whether or not it could be combined with other types of therapy. It's a good question. But I couldn't answer it since I've never had a particular interest in hypnosis. I guess it's because I've always associated hypnosis with stage acts. But man, was I wrong. In 1955 the British Medical Association issued a report stating that hypnosis was a valuable medical tool. In 1958 the American Medical Association recognized hypnosis as a viable scientific modality. In 1962 the
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photo credit: Pdro (GF) This post comes from a new Anxietyguru.net contributor named Andy. I hope you enjoy his perspectives on hypnosis and his experience with this type of therapy. And don't forget that if you have something to say that you feel may help others who are suffering from anxiety and depression contact me about becoming a contributor today. For those of us who have suffered with anxiety for a prolonged amount of time (six years and counting for me!) then you get to a point where you’ll try anything once. I first tried