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Inability to dehypnotize--implications for management: a brief communication
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20036-6511, USA.
The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Difficulty emerging from hypnosis, while rare, can occur. This study examines two cases of persistent hypnotic states and discusses management strategies for this uncommon adverse reaction.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Hypnosis is a therapeutic technique with potential adverse reactions.
- Difficulty in emerging from a hypnotic state (dehypnotization) is a rare but documented complication.
Observation:
- This article details two distinct cases where patients experienced prolonged inability to fully emerge from hypnosis.
- The cases highlight the challenges clinicians may face in managing such rare events.
Findings:
- Specific underlying dynamics were identified as causally related to the inability to dehypnotize.
- Analysis of these dynamics offers insight into the mechanisms behind persistent hypnotic states.
Implications:
- Understanding these dynamics is crucial for effective clinical management of patients unable to dehypnotize.
- This research informs therapeutic strategies and patient safety protocols in hypnotherapy.