Hypnotherapy
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Topic: Hypnotherapy
Posted By: Bobbie
Subject: Hypnotherapy
Date Posted: 16 September 2008 at 7:05pm
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Hey guys,
I have a chronic nail biting habit that I've had all my life and I've finally decided enough is enough. So I've been looking into hypnotherapy to treat it. Has anyone had any experience with using hypnotherapy/hypnosis to combat bad habits? Any recommendations of therapists in Auckland? Cheers -------------  
 
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 16 September 2008 at 7:45pm
spooky timing! I'm going to see a hypnotherapist tomorrow night (fertility issues etc). I'll let you know how I get on  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 16 September 2008 at 9:16pm
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Awesome! Look forward to hearing about it. -------------
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Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 16 September 2008 at 10:05pm
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Yep! Dh and I did it to quit smoking and we've been 3 months ciggy free. Havent touched a single smoke! I recommend it but I guess it depends on how good the hypnosis Dr is.
Good luck hun, well worth the investment. ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived 
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 16 September 2008 at 10:46pm
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I heard you can have it done for wieght loss so have thought of it for that ------------- Ann 
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 17 September 2008 at 8:43am
DH did it for smoking and gave up for 6 months  He used a hypnotherapist in Lower Hutt though and I don't know of any in Auckland so can't recommend anyone... sorry.-------------  
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 17 September 2008 at 8:59am
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 17 September 2008 at 8:45pm
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I'm back from my appointment!
This was just a trial session, next appointment we will actually do some work. It was a very strange feeling, to relax she got me "walking down stairs" and "riding down in a lift". At first I didn't think it was working as I was still very aware of everything, then when she told me I wouldn't be able to open my eyes when I tried and she was right that was weird, in a good way! She said that hypnosis can be used for absolutely anything as it is just giving your sub-conscious mind a new idea to replace the old one. For me it's to not stress about TTC and to stop beating myself up over Caitlin's birth. I'm seeing Amanda Collier through Mother-Well in Mt Eden. Very nice lady and didn't mind at all when I burst into tears telling her about my birth experience  She gave me a cd as well so that I can practice self-hypnosis until our next appointment ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: sally belly
Date Posted: 17 September 2008 at 9:15pm
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I saw a hypnotherapist in 2006 to help me deal with a phobia I had developed. I went to this
http://www.mindmagic.co.nz/ - place & found Robyn really good (& she is really close to you). My appt sounds similar to Toni's. I was somewhat skeptical before I went along but I was really surprised at how good it was. I would definitely continue going on a more regular basis if we could afford it. -------------    
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Posted By: DJ
Date Posted: 17 September 2008 at 9:23pm
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I was hypnotised to stop sucking my thumb when I was 11 - it worked brilliantly - I stopped the habit immediately after the appt and never sucked it ever again. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: chonni
Date Posted: 17 September 2008 at 9:26pm
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does anyone know any places in wellington?? i bite my nails to and have done since i was 3. how much does it cost?? ------------- 
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 17 September 2008 at 9:32pm
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That's awesome guys thanks!
Sally I've seen her sign on her gate for hypnobirthing when I've been out walking. I never really thought about the fact she'd do other things - that's a great suggestion. So did you guys need referrals or can you just do walk ins? Toni it sounds like it went really well. It's probably really good you could open up enough to cry. Edit: Ok I've sent off an inquiry to the one Sally recommended. Sally do I take it that the treatment needs to be ongoing? Not sure I could afford more than a few sessions. -------------
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 18 September 2008 at 7:51am
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Have a look in here: http://www.nzaph.co.nz/Pages/findahypnotherapist.htm#RANGE!B169 - http://www.nzaph.co.nz/Pages/findahypnotherapist.htm#RANGE!B169 -------------
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chonni wrote:Posted By: sally belly
Date Posted: 18 September 2008 at 9:06am
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I'm not sure how many sessions you'd need Bobbie but I think some people only need 1 for their habit to be "cured". I do remember her saying she'd helped lots of people who had all sorts of things they were either addicted to or scared of etc.
You'll have to let us know how it goes. -------------
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 18 September 2008 at 5:46pm
As most of my friends on here will confirm, it doesn't take much to set off my waterworks lol. As for the amount of sessions, I was told 2-3 and I'll be able to do it myself when I needed to ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 18 September 2008 at 6:18pm
*snigger*  
Glad to hear it went so well Toni, I'd love to know what the actual experience is like one day. |
Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 18 September 2008 at 10:53pm
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Dh and I only had 1 session each to quit smoking. The hypnosis Dr we saw said that there was no need for us to go back unless we felt we needed extra sessions. Each person is different and I guess it also depends on your confidence too ------------- Our Angel July 08 Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived
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