Hypnosis to relieve misophonia
Misophonia: when the brain is derailed by sounds
Misophonia, a neurological and psychological disorder, triggers an intense, uncontrollable reaction to certain everyday noises: chewing, keyboarding, breathing… These sounds, mostly harmless, can become a real ordeal.
Here are a few examples:
Mouth sounds: chewing, throat clearing, teeth chattering, sucking up saliva, chewing gum…
Breathing: sighs, sustained breathing, nose sounds…
Physical: hand rubbing, finger tapping…
Mechanical : the ticking of a watch, the sound of computer keys
Impulse noises : door slamming, cutlery clattering
This phenomenon results from hyperactivation of the insular cortex, our warning center. Normally designed to signal danger, it becomes dysregulated and perceives these sounds as threats. As a result, the hypothalamus releases stress hormones, speeding up the heart and making the body tense up. The person immediately switches to fight-or-flight mode, unable to rationalize.
This hypersensitivity functions like a deranged alarm, triggered by the slightest noise, keeping the individual in a state of permanent tension. More than just an annoyance, misophonia is a pervasive disorder, affecting concentration, well-being and social relationships.
Hypnosis to relieve misophonia: an effective solution
Hypnosis is a promising approach to alleviating the excessive reactions associated with misophonia. By acting directly on the brain’s unconscious mechanisms, it can gradually desensitize triggering sounds and restore emotional balance in the face of auditory stimuli.
How does hypnosis work on misophonia?
Reduced emotional hyperactivation
Hypnosis helps reprogram the brain’s automatic response to triggering sounds by altering the perception of danger.
Soothes the nervous system
By inducing a state of deep relaxation, it reduces the production of stress hormones and prevents the sudden surge of adrenaline.
Enhanced mental control
Through targeted suggestions, hypnosis trains the brain to dissociate these sounds from the reaction of anger or anxiety, thus promoting greater tolerance.
What can I expect from a hypnosis session?
During the hypnosis session, I guide you into an altered state of consciousness, which allows you to reprogram your reaction to disturbing sounds. Techniques such as visualization, positive suggestions and progressive desensitization are often used.
Does it work?
Although results vary from individual to individual, many people report a significant reduction in stress and better management of trigger sounds after just a few sessions. Hypnosis can offer real relief to those suffering from misophonia. It’s an avenue worth exploring to regain serenity and well-being.
Studies show that, depending on the country, between 12 and 18% of adults are affected by misophonia.
2 to 3 hypnosis sessions are usually enough to relieve your suffering from sound.
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