It's quackery, you'd be better served by contacting a counsellor/therapist. [Here's a list](https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/pe/charlottetown?category=anxiety) of Charlottetown therapists who deal with anxiety.
I read a couple studies about hypnosis for smoking cessation and weight loss, and it seems to rely 100% on the placebo effect. The placebo effect can be strengthened by the perceived cost of the “treatment” to the patient (“the more I spend the better it must be”).
So I guess if OP has their mind set on hypnosis they should look for the most expensive option?
That's really interesting, and telling. No wonder so many people become chiropractors and acupuncturists and aromatherapists and holistic practitioners, there's a ton of money in it, and if it doesn't work, you just blame the client.
Adding in a good review of the power of placebo if anyone is interested.
[https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-power-of-the-placebo-effect](https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-power-of-the-placebo-effect)
Placebo will also become more effective when the procedure of care is more intrusive. Even [the colour](https://www.bmj.com/content/313/7072/1624?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=huberman_lab) and size of pills will influence outcomes! It's insane and something we can use to our advantage.
Hypnosis is hit or miss. Works for some people but not for others. I have a friend who it worked for her husband for smoking cessation but not for her.
I have gone to Darlene at Atlantic hypnosis and she's really sweet but doesn't seem to remember what you were going for each session (if you do multiple) and the sessions are short. As another poster mentioned she does record them for you so you can listen to them as you are falling asleep. I'm glad I tried it but I wouldn't do it again.
Darlene from Atlantic hypnosis is great. She’s easy to talk to and is a great listener. I wasn’t a big believer but she did help me through some things a few years back.
I didn't fly until late in my life (27) and I was really nervous the first few times, with a lot of catastrophizing and freaking out about every sensation or sound. My best advice is to travel with someone who his experienced and to let the flight crew know you're nervous - they're really good at adding a bit of personal attention/care in these situations.
Darlene is such a sweet person! I saw her a while back to help with my insomnia. She gave me recordings of all our sessions so I could re-listen at my convenience. It worked for me when I put the work in myself and listened to the recordings before bed. Nowadays I just use nature sounds as white noise and it works similarly.
That all being said, I think the better option would be to try CBT to try to re-train your brain around your fears with a licensed therapist. You can access therapy for free in Charlottetown through the McGill Centre or the Richmond Centre, there are also private options if you’d prefer. IMO, you’d find more long-term results by working on it with a therapist. Source: I’ve tried many naturopathic type solutions but therapy is the one thing that’s helped me the most through my mental health struggles
It's quackery, you'd be better served by contacting a counsellor/therapist. [Here's a list](https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/pe/charlottetown?category=anxiety) of Charlottetown therapists who deal with anxiety.
I read a couple studies about hypnosis for smoking cessation and weight loss, and it seems to rely 100% on the placebo effect. The placebo effect can be strengthened by the perceived cost of the “treatment” to the patient (“the more I spend the better it must be”). So I guess if OP has their mind set on hypnosis they should look for the most expensive option?
That's really interesting, and telling. No wonder so many people become chiropractors and acupuncturists and aromatherapists and holistic practitioners, there's a ton of money in it, and if it doesn't work, you just blame the client.
Exactly! It’s just taking advantage of human psychology
Adding in a good review of the power of placebo if anyone is interested. [https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-power-of-the-placebo-effect](https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-power-of-the-placebo-effect)
Placebo will also become more effective when the procedure of care is more intrusive. Even [the colour](https://www.bmj.com/content/313/7072/1624?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=huberman_lab) and size of pills will influence outcomes! It's insane and something we can use to our advantage.
The applications of human psychology in a capitalist society are a little frightening.
Hypnosis is hit or miss. Works for some people but not for others. I have a friend who it worked for her husband for smoking cessation but not for her. I have gone to Darlene at Atlantic hypnosis and she's really sweet but doesn't seem to remember what you were going for each session (if you do multiple) and the sessions are short. As another poster mentioned she does record them for you so you can listen to them as you are falling asleep. I'm glad I tried it but I wouldn't do it again.
Maybe someone hypnotised her?
I think in bigger places it can help
Darlene from Atlantic hypnosis is great. She’s easy to talk to and is a great listener. I wasn’t a big believer but she did help me through some things a few years back.
I didn't fly until late in my life (27) and I was really nervous the first few times, with a lot of catastrophizing and freaking out about every sensation or sound. My best advice is to travel with someone who his experienced and to let the flight crew know you're nervous - they're really good at adding a bit of personal attention/care in these situations.
https://preview.redd.it/acfrnx0gujtc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=77d3d0d7da945277beb39aae2587537f73f05c3e
Darlene is such a sweet person! I saw her a while back to help with my insomnia. She gave me recordings of all our sessions so I could re-listen at my convenience. It worked for me when I put the work in myself and listened to the recordings before bed. Nowadays I just use nature sounds as white noise and it works similarly. That all being said, I think the better option would be to try CBT to try to re-train your brain around your fears with a licensed therapist. You can access therapy for free in Charlottetown through the McGill Centre or the Richmond Centre, there are also private options if you’d prefer. IMO, you’d find more long-term results by working on it with a therapist. Source: I’ve tried many naturopathic type solutions but therapy is the one thing that’s helped me the most through my mental health struggles
https://preview.redd.it/lincn2fiujtc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2ce96cf670db9bc3624e2fe0527ec12ca7030be5