The necessity of strategic self hypnosis training in the treatment of chronic pain

I faced a lot of challenges in my life, but my most fierce battle has been against chronic pain. I am affected by a condition called Ehlers Danlos syndrome. A few years back, I was in constant excruciating pain. I had to use a wheelchair or medical equipment, and I was losing mobility every day. I was in what doctors called Chronic pain which refers to pain that persists for longer than six months. But what that term doesn't transmit so well are the consequences of living with it. Chronic pain causes considerable suffering, not only on the physical level. It also leads to emotional distress. I then put enormous efforts and gone through strenuous struggle to find out an effective way to deal with pain. I ventured to explore different ways to cope with pain and discomfort. One of them was Hypnosis. My life completely changed. Hypnosis not only helped me tackle my chronic pain but also made me reclaim power on my mobility, my social life and helped me find and reach new goals. As a consequence, I studied and became a cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapist. I no more rely on painkillers.

Author(s): Pauline Moldoun

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