Hypnosis for sleep: relaxation techniques for falling asleep

Suffering from insomnia, or in any case having sleep disorders that do not allow you to sleep peacefully, can be a very disabling problem, both in the body and in the mind. Sleeping peacefully allows us to have a day full of energy and vitality, but above all it allows us to make our beloved dreams that are always full of meanings, look here:

Hypnosis to sleep can be a valuable aid against sleep disorders and insomnia. But above all it is a technique that can relax the mind and bring us into a state of deep relaxation that leads us progressively to sleep. But how does hypnosis work? to sleep? How is it practiced? Let's find out!

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Main causes of insomnia

Before understanding how sleep hypnosis works, let's understand what insomnia is and above all what it causes. Think that about 10 million Italians suffer from this sleep disorder that afflicts people on a psycho-physical level.Although in today's society we are ready to sacrifice sleep to achieve our goals, the saying "he who sleeps does not take fish" is now obsolete: in fact, sleeping is not only a pleasure, but a real need to live a full day. of their energies and with the ability to focus. Unfortunately, not everyone has the so-called natural and deep sleep, indeed, many people have difficulty falling asleep or spending a quiet night without sleep interruptions. But how come? The factors can be various:

• genetic, i.e. you suffer from insomnia by inheritance
• food, based on what you eat or drink before bed
• environmental, related to noise, temperature or the change of season that changes the Cicardian rhythms
• psychological, including anxiety, stress, worries about work, or psychological pressures

All these factors can cause insomnia, constant awakenings, difficulty falling asleep. Many doctors prescribe anti-anxiety medications as a treatment for this disorder, but it is also possible to have benefits through hypnosis.

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Hypnosis for sleep: the technique against insomnia

The word hypnosis derives from the Greek "Hypnosis" which means "dream". In fact, through this technique of relaxation of the mind, it is possible to reach a state of trance halfway between sleep and wakefulness of total relaxation and overcoming the conscious level of the brain, always ready to submit to judgment or to reflect critically on our actions, on our choices or on the events that happen to us. Hypnosis is used by cognitive behavioral therapy for various purposes:

• fight anxiety, panic attacks, stress
• solve psychological problems such as eating disorders, depression or drug addictions
• stop smoking
• help sleep by rebalancing the sleep wake cycle

This is because some studies have shown that hypnosis is able to cleanse the mind of those conscious superstructures that cover us with anxieties and worries, or simply do not make us live the imaginative and creative part, to overcome a block, a trauma or simply reconcile with a part of oneself forgotten due to daily commitments. Hypnosis for sleep is used as a treatment for insomnia by cognitive behavioral psychotherapy because it allows us to overcome cognitive resistances and transport us into total mental relaxation.

How sleep hypnosis works

We have therefore seen that hypnosis can be a valuable aid to sleep deeply. You must not be afraid of this technique, it is not the one we see on TV practiced by self-styled magicians. This methodology is widely used as a support for the treatment of some disorders from cognitive behavioral therapy and no, you do not lose consciousness but enter a state of deep relaxation and extreme concentration. Just close your eyes and let yourself be guided by your therapist, which will build with you a personalized suggestion based on your needs and your personality. A hypnosis session combines various techniques and exercises including relaxation, suggestion, visualization and, you will be surprised, focusing attention. Because when you do a hypnotic treatment, you actually reach a state of deep concentration that allows you to overcome the activity of the sympathetic nervous system related to anxiety and stress. The hypnosis session can be recorded, even video, so that you can repeat the exercises at home before going to sleep and learn to practice self-hypnosis . We remind you that it is essential to first learn the technique with a specialist who can show you how to carry out the therapy alone.

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Exercises type of hypnosis and self-hypnosis

Hypnotic therapy consists of a session lasting about 1 hour, to be done with a qualified and certified specialist who is able to guide you to the state of deep relaxation in the correct way. There are some relaxation exercises that will help you fall asleep, practicing a sort of self-hypnosis, but in cases of true insomnia it is always better to consult a psychotherapist. These are some techniques to make a respectable REM sleep:

• Avoid some activities before going to sleep: do not use screens, do not spend the minutes before going to bed with your cell phone in hand. Indulge in relaxing activities.
• Prepare your surroundings before going to sleep: adjust the lights, find a position that makes you comfortable and relaxed. Know that the body produces melatonin, the hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, when it is dark, so try to turn off all the lights.
• Free your mind: Once you have found a comfortable position, clearing your mind will help us practice a minimum of self-hypnosis. Don't think about the things that worry you, what you need to do tomorrow, or what you haven't done today. Focus on your breathing and the environment in silence.
• Make your body relax: try to eliminate the tension accumulated in the muscles, mentally focus on the parts you feel contracted and try to relax them completely.
• Breathe deeply: close your eyes, inhale deeply, exhale slowly. Open your mouth, relax your jaw, feel how the body sits comfortably on the bed.
• Imagine a peaceful place: a place that makes you feel good from all points of view, that is able to relax and make you feel at ease. Try to remember the sensations it gives to your body, the scents, the warmth.
• Look for a phrase to repeat: a mantra that makes you relax, words to repeat like "deep sleep, calm sleep, relaxing sleep" or "sleep, deep; deep, sleep".

Practice every night, let your mind free from stress and you will see that you will go back to sleep soundly!