How does hypnotherapy help to establish healthy weight management? Hypnosis is a safe and effective therapeutic process where the underlying issues related to any disordered eating habits can be explored and identified.* Food can become an addiction for a variety of reasons, and while eating is of course essential for survival, over time you may have developed a reliance on food as a coping mechanism. Support to lose weight with hypnotherapy in Brighton is available at The Conway Practice, or during remote sessions with Jonathan Conway, by Zoom, Skype or telephone.*
Food is often a source of comfort, triggering the brain’s reward system, creating a sense of pleasure and satisfaction. This can lead to compulsive eating behaviours, which are difficult to overcome without an understanding of the subconscious prompts related to the response. During hypnotherapy with Jonathan, you will learn how to recognise the difference between emotional and physical hunger.*
Eating compulsively is often a way of managing stress, anxiety, and even boredom caused by social isolation. This particularly became evident during the period of lock-down, when food was easily available, and for many living without any social interaction, it became a way of passing the time. Food can provide temporary relief from negative emotions, reinforcing the cycle of emotional eating. Over time, this behaviour can become habitual, leading to a dependence on food to manage emotional distress. While you are deeply relaxed, and in a calm environment during hypnosis, the non-conscious mind will be more receptive to positive direction.* New coping methods to relieve stress and anxiety can be introduced, providing the tools to re-frame any negative thoughts and beliefs.*
Yo-yo dieting, where you deprive yourself of your favourite food, followed by periods of over-eating, commonly results in feelings of guilt and regret. Fad diets are unsustainable in the long-term, and this pattern of behaviour can resemble a cycle of addiction, where you continue the behaviour despite negative consequences to your health and well-being.
A relationship with food can often be traced back to childhood, representing a reward for good behaviour or to pacify, and withheld as a form of discipline. These early memories remain stored within the subconscious mind, influencing eating habits during adulthood.
Hypnotherapy for weight loss provides a holistic process which addresses the complex interplay of emotions and beliefs, enabling you to establish control over your eating habits, and to achieve a well-balanced and healthy relationship with food.*
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