[Ana]

Ana on May 4, 2016 at 4:35 pm #4042

Has anyone tried hypnosis as an alternative treatment for generalized HH? My HH is not anxiety-driven per ce (but who doesn't get panicky when the water works start?!) but I have been reading up on some case studies that indicate potential positive results from hypnotherapy/visualization. The problem then is of course finding a qualified hypnotherapist who is also well versed on HH. Any experiences with that? Please do share, as the information is so slim out there in the big ole' internet world.

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[Cherryl]

Cherryl on May 12, 2016 at 8:42 am #4090

Although I do not have hyperhidrosis, I have worked with several employees that do. I have never been appalled at the sweating. In fact, I was impressed by their ability to still do a day's work even when they sweat.

So now, in treating hyperhydrosis with hypnosis, the patient is put into a very relaxed state – the state your brain goes into before you fall asleep. This is when the subconscious mind is most open to suggestion. So, when you are about to do an activity that you know will make you sweat, your subconscious will call up your affirmations or visualizations to help you relax.

There has not been much scientific study whatsoever on the effects of treating hyperhidrosis with hypnosis, so the results vary from patient to patient. But when even surgical removal of your sweat glands is only a 50/50 chance of getting rid of hyperhidrosis, you want to try every natural treatment possible to reduce the need for being cut open.

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[Maria De Vera]

Maria De Vera on June 3, 2016 at 9:12 am #4156

Perspiration is part of the body's natural cooling system but of course, profuse sweating can be a sign of an underlying medical problem, and it's always a good idea to check things out with your doctor in case you need treatment for any specific condition.

Too much perspiration can be a symptom of anxiety. This is particularly vexing, because being anxious makes you sweat. And then being too sweaty makes you anxious. And the result is that you can get stuck in a vicious circle. And then there's conditioning. The body can learn to produce a sweat response in certain situations. If this has happened to you, you'll have noticed that being in certain situations, or with certain people, always brings you out in a sweat.

Well, the good news is that if anxiety or conditioning is involved, you can really make a big difference by using hypnosis. Hypnosis can help calm an overactive perspiration response.

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[Aiden Lorenzo]

Aiden Lorenzo on June 16, 2018 at 4:52 am #5916

Hi!!I hope you had a good day I just want to share some information about the Hypnosis sessions.
Hypnosis session is most effective when structured according to the unique profile of the client. This includes things like the client’s target for the session, attention capabilities, and personal interests.
Generally, hypnosis sessions are about 20-30 minutes in length, embedded within the larger therapy session. Hypnotic procedures typically involve directing the client to close his or her eyes, relax, focus intently on the clinician’s words, and actively engage in the internal process. As a common example, a clinician might suggest to a client in hypnosis the idea that he or she be more deliberate about gathering objective information before jumping to a wrong and self-damaging conclusion, an unfortunate but typical cognitive pattern often associated with depression.

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[billy]

billy on August 16, 2018 at 6:40 am #6292

hello everyone
Just to add some info. In hypnosis, patients typically see practitioners by themselves for a course of hourly or half-hourly treatments. Some general practitioners and other medical specialists use hypnosis as part of their regular clinical work and follow a longer initial consultation with standard 10- to 15-minute appointments. Patients can be given a post-hypnotic suggestion that enables them to induce self-hypnosis after the treatment course is completed. Some practitioners undertake group hypnosis, treating up to a dozen patients at a time.
Hope this help.

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[donald]

donald on November 21, 2018 at 6:52 am #6827

HI ,
I've had sweaty armpits, hands and feet since I was 12. Since then my life has been a struggle everyday trying to find something that can help me. In my case too much perspiration can also be a symptom of anxiety. This is particularly frustrating, because being anxious makes me sweat. And then being too sweaty makes me anxious. And the result is that I can get stuck in a vicious circle. For some information I want some advice's that would definitely help me from being sweaty . I need help. This is affecting my life everyday . Thanks.

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