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Hypnotherapy and alternative therapies

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Maggers
Maggers

After an absolutely horrendous night and an equally bad day I am contemplating hypnotherapy to help ease the pain. Anyone any thoughts on this or other alternative therapies.  The drugs I have tried to date have made matter worse.     Think I have got to the stage where  I will try almost anything that's legal!!

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  • Lillychiff
    Lillychiff Maggers

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    Have you thought about just downloading a good hypnotherapy relaxation tape app. I use them a lot and I can't say they do much for the pain,but they help a lot mentally . Mine cost me about £3 each and I wouldn't be without them. Much cheaper than a hypnotherapist( and yes I have been to 2 of those!) 
    • Maggers
      Maggers Lillychiff

      Posted

      Thanks Lynda. 

      I have my first appointment tomorrow free of charge just to chat and find out a little bit about her methods and whether she and I both feel it will be beneficial.  I have everything crossed it will help. I am not expecting miracles just some pointers on accepting and coping with the everyday problems dear old fibro throws at us.  I feel somewhat abandoned by the NHS and left to find my own solutions.  We are so lucky to have this forum otherwise I would feel totally alone.   I will give the tapes a go.

  • Bee70
    Bee70 Maggers

    Posted

    Hi Maggers

    Good Luck with your appointment today. 

    Hope it can help you and you can also share your experiences with us all.

    Stay calm and positve ! wink x

    • Maggers
      Maggers Bee70

      Posted

      Thanks Bee. Will do - not feeling my best today though.
  • Maggers
    Maggers

    Posted

    Well had the appointment. Felt at ease with this therapist and she was sure she could help. Before I knew it we had been chatting for 1.5 hrs.  I am sure it was made more comfortable for me as she has a colleague with fibro so we were not starting from scratch. I felt so relaxed and positive when I came out.  Long may it last.  First proper appointment next week - watch this space!
    • Maggers
      Maggers Bee70

      Posted

      Thanks Bee, I wouldn't have taken the plunge without the encouragement of the lovely folk here on the forum. Onwards and upwards!
    • Maggers
      Maggers tiswas24537

      Posted

      Thanks tiswas,  I am just grateful to all the good folk here on the forum. Wouldn't have taken it further without you all.
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