Why is the use of hypnosis so widespread today?
The explosion of the technicality of medicine has distanced the doctor from his patient. And both suffer from it. By speaking and listening it requires, hypnosis makes it possible to put humanity back in care. Its success may also be due to the fact that it brings body and mind together. Which is a very popular demand. It is also striking to note that the two medical specialties which are most interested in it are psychiatrists (who take care of the mind) and anesthetists (who revive the body).
Can everyone be put under hypnosis?
Yes, as long as you are an applicant and motivated. The technique leads the patient to be active, which he seeks by turning to this therapeutic tool. For this to work, you need a good alliance between the caregiver and the patient. And the latter often comes out very proud of the intervention, almost as if grown up having “succeeded”. Of course, some people are more receptive than others, but I only practice on those who are really into it. Otherwise, there would be two disappointments!
What are the most interesting indications?
Those in which the caregiver feels comfortable. To remove a gallbladder under hypnosis, it was done, but not given to everyone. On the other hand, it makes it possible to accompany interventions which can be done under local anesthesia but which are not pleasant to live. General “comfort” anesthesias and their annoying effects, such as memory or concentration problems, are thus avoided.