1. Not Acting Like a Chicken
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is frequently aggravated by emotional stress. Hypnosis can be one method of dealing with stress. It's a valid alternative form of treatment for many physical problems and has become much more accepted in recent years. If you want to try hypnosis as an additional treatment for your hypertension, you will need to find a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist or psychotherapist who is trained in the use of hypnosis. He will explain to you that the procedure is not a carnival side-show, as it is often portrayed in movies, but simply an experience where you are deeply relaxed. It is impossible to hypnotize a person who does not want to be put in a trance. You will not do anything under hypnosis that you would do out of it, and you do not lose consciousness.
2. Just Relax
Many patients choose to use hypnosis simply as a means to relax. Your therapist will have you close your eyes and sit or lie in any position you choose that is comfortable. She will speak slowly and softly, and she will use some form of imagery to help you relax. She might have you mentally walk down a flight of stairs. With each step, you become more relaxed. At the bottom of the stairs, you should be in a completely relaxed state. You can come of this relaxed state anytime you wish. This deep form of relaxation can help you deal with your stress better, which in turn helps you with your hypertension.
3. All About Guided Imagery
Some therapists will use guided imagery to directly contradict your hypertension. After getting you in a relaxed state, he may tell you to visualize something like a thermometer which measures blood pressure. With each deep breath, you feel more relaxed and the thermometer goes down. You can use a technique like this when you feel stressed and sense your blood pressure is increasing. Athletes often use guided imagery to help improve their performance. A basketball player might visualize hitting the basket. A tennis player could see himself putting the ball in one exact spot over and over.
4. Getting Yourself in a State
Patients can learn to use self-hypnosis, which is simply learning to completely relax. Some call it meditation. It is a powerful took which can use your mind's power to help fight diseases such as hypertension. Your therapist can train you how to hypnotize yourself.
