has anyone used a hypnotherapist?

[tali122]

has anyone used a hypnotherapist /hypnotist and did it cure their problems?

[Oneeyedvic]

I went to see one for smoking in February 2003 - not smoked since. My colleague went 2 weeks after me (I always smoked more than him), but is still smoking.

[Lindy Loo]

It depends on what you mean by 'cure'.

I went to one several years ago, and while it didn't cure any problems, it did make me far more aware of what was causing them and helped me understand myself more.

[Mistopheles]

I went to one who helps phobias. She was a friend in America, so I only had one session. It helped desensitise me somewhat, but didn't 'cure' me.

[RAYMAN]

My wife had two sessions to get over the fear of flying after a bad experience,part of the sessions was to go to an airport and immerse yourself in the hubbub of the scene around you ang the feel of people going on journeys which you yourself cannot enjoy because of your fear and to go and watch the aircraft landing and taking off and knowing that the pilot is in control and has a home and family to return too.  

She has returned to flying with a calmer which she got from the Dr.and now she is fighting me for the window seat.                         

[cheekything]

I went to see a hypnotist for a fear of flying.  It was the most relaxing thing I have ever done, the second time was better than the first.  Not sure if it helped with flying but it was a pleasant experience.