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Self-hypnosis training in anxiety reduction

G P Davidson, R W Farnbach, B A Richardson

    Australian Family Physician
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Self-hypnosis training using audio tapes effectively reduced anxiety and blood pressure in adult patients. These positive outcomes for anxiety management persisted for at least nine months.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • General Practice Medicine

    Background:

    • Anxiety disorders are prevalent in primary care settings.
    • Non-pharmacological interventions are sought for anxiety reduction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of self-hypnosis training for anxiety reduction in adult patients.
    • To assess the impact of audiotaped self-hypnosis on psychological anxiety and blood pressure.

    Main Methods:

    • Twenty-three adult patients with anxiety were recruited from a general practice.
    • Subjects received audiotaped self-hypnosis training for home use over six weeks.
    • Psychological anxiety and blood pressure were measured at baseline, six weeks, and nine months.

    Main Results:

    • Significant reductions in psychological anxiety and diastolic blood pressure were observed after six weeks.
    • Some patients decreased their anxiolytic medication use.
    • Positive effects on anxiety and blood pressure were sustained at a nine-month follow-up.

    Conclusions:

    • Audiotaped self-hypnosis training is a viable non-pharmacological method for reducing anxiety.
    • Self-hypnosis offers a potentially long-term solution for anxiety management in primary care.
    • This intervention may help patients reduce reliance on anxiolytic medications.

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