Suffering and Chrysalis Module
Rachel Abbott
Choose a medical condition that interests you and research it. Write about the possible uses of hypnosis in the treatment of the condition as you see them. Introduction The role of hypnosis in the treatment of pain has been of interest to many over the years. It is clear that our psychological state influences the state of our physical health and vice versa ( Chrysalis module 8 notes) and more of a holistic approach to the treatment of pain has become more popular in recent years. In this essay I will discuss the possible uses of hypnotherapy for the treatment of pain and other symptoms within cancer sufferers. I have personally been affected by cancer as my younger brother was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2012 but has been in remission since the beginning of 2013. What is pain? Pain is defined by the online medical dictionary as ‘an unpleasant feeling that is conveyed to the brain by sensory neurons.’ There are many kinds of orthodox medicines used to treat pain as well as particular medicines used to block pain, which are called analgesics. Hypnoanalgesia is the use of hypnotherapy to block pain and, used alongside orthodox medicine, it can be a very valuable tool in alleviating symptoms such as physical pain within cancer sufferers. It can also be used for enhancing coping strategies and increasing relaxation, which is particularly useful for reducing anxiety. Pain can be categorized into two types, acute pain and chronic pain. Acute pain usually results from disease, inflammation or injury and will generally come on rapidly, accompanied by anxiety or emotional stress. Chronic pain persists over a longer period of time and is aggravated by environmental and psychological states. Chronic pain can often be unresponsive to orthodox medicine but acute pain is treatable, although it can at times give way to chronic pain. ( Chrysalis module eight notes) Pain makes us fearful because of not only the physical sensations but also the emotions they bring,
Choose a medical condition that interests you and research it. Write about the possible uses of hypnosis in the treatment of the condition as you see them. Introduction The role of hypnosis in the treatment of pain has been of interest to many over the years. It is clear that our psychological state influences the state of our physical health and vice versa ( Chrysalis module 8 notes) and more of a holistic approach to the treatment of pain has become more popular in recent years. In this essay I will discuss the possible uses of hypnotherapy for the treatment of pain and other symptoms within cancer sufferers. I have personally been affected by cancer as my younger brother was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2012 but has been in remission since the beginning of 2013. What is pain? Pain is defined by the online medical dictionary as ‘an unpleasant feeling that is conveyed to the brain by sensory neurons.’ There are many kinds of orthodox medicines used to treat pain as well as particular medicines used to block pain, which are called analgesics. Hypnoanalgesia is the use of hypnotherapy to block pain and, used alongside orthodox medicine, it can be a very valuable tool in alleviating symptoms such as physical pain within cancer sufferers. It can also be used for enhancing coping strategies and increasing relaxation, which is particularly useful for reducing anxiety. Pain can be categorized into two types, acute pain and chronic pain. Acute pain usually results from disease, inflammation or injury and will generally come on rapidly, accompanied by anxiety or emotional stress. Chronic pain persists over a longer period of time and is aggravated by environmental and psychological states. Chronic pain can often be unresponsive to orthodox medicine but acute pain is treatable, although it can at times give way to chronic pain. ( Chrysalis module eight notes) Pain makes us fearful because of not only the physical sensations but also the emotions they bring,