Hypnosis?

[dbstafford]

Has anyone experienced any success with hypnosis? I myself am pretty
skeptical, but there are a few websites devoted to this that offer it as a
alternative to quit drinking. Usually, you buy a bunch of CDs that you
listen to that will help you recover...yeah. I realize it reads 'scam' all
over, but does anyone have any firsthand knowledge or research links that
show it working--or not?

I've tried AA many times during the past 5 years, and so much of it
depresses the hell out of me...which I'm suspecting won't help me make many
friends here. But--I'm just being honest.

Thanks,

David--3 days sober and feeling so much better.

[dbstafford]

I guess this helps answer my question...so I guess I'll bite the bullet and
give AA another try, cause I am DONE feeling like garbage from my
drinking...and it has to work this time.

http://www.counselingseattle.com/consumer/hypnosis.htm

"dbstafford" <dbstafford@cox.net> wrote in message
news:b6yNe.92162$E95.54263@fed1read01...
> Has anyone experienced any success with hypnosis? I myself am pretty
> skeptical, but there are a few websites devoted to this that offer it as a
> alternative to quit drinking. Usually, you buy a bunch of CDs that you
> listen to that will help you recover...yeah. I realize it reads 'scam'
> all over, but does anyone have any firsthand knowledge or research links
> that show it working--or not?
>
> I've tried AA many times during the past 5 years, and so much of it
> depresses the hell out of me...which I'm suspecting won't help me make
> many friends here. But--I'm just being honest.
>
> Thanks,
>
> David--3 days sober and feeling so much better.
>

[Been There, Got a mug]

Honestly is the only way to move forward.

I wasn't a AA follower by any means.
But I've had the obsession removed.
Have you ever gotten a sponsor at AA ?
Worked the steps ?
Go to different meetings. Your
find one that your blend in better.

[Ken Ragge]

dbstafford wrote:
> Has anyone experienced any success with hypnosis? I myself am pretty
> skeptical, but there are a few websites devoted to this that offer it as a
> alternative to quit drinking. Usually, you buy a bunch of CDs that you
> listen to that will help you recover...yeah. I realize it reads 'scam' all
> over, but does anyone have any firsthand knowledge or research links that
> show it working--or not?
>
> I've tried AA many times during the past 5 years, and so much of it
> depresses the hell out of me...which I'm suspecting won't help me make many
> friends here. But--I'm just being honest.
>
> Thanks,
>
> David--3 days sober and feeling so much better.
>
David,

If you feel the need for a group, and you've tried AA and you find
found it depressing, you might give one of the other groups a
shot. The major ones are at this link:

http://www.morerevealed.com/misc/orglinks.jsp

They are much different from AA and you might not find
them depressing at all.

Ken Ragge
http://www.morerevealed.com

[Darren]

"dbstafford" <dbstafford@cox.net> wrote in message
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> Has anyone experienced any success with hypnosis? I myself am pretty
> skeptical, but there are a few websites devoted to this that offer it as a
> alternative to quit drinking. Usually, you buy a bunch of CDs that you
> listen to that will help you recover...yeah. I realize it reads 'scam'
all
> over, but does anyone have any firsthand knowledge or research links that
> show it working--or not?

I did a free day course on hypnosis several years ago. I used it to help my
wife at the time stop smoking. One session kept her off the fags for three
weeks but she wouldn't let me put her under again. She saod when she got
that relaxed she would suddenly find breathing diffculties. Something deep
there methinks. Still in principle there's no reason why it shoedn't work
but get somebody who knows you to do it. it's better if they have some idea
of your psyche.
>
> I've tried AA many times during the past 5 years, and so much of it
> depresses the hell out of me...which I'm suspecting won't help me make
many
> friends here. But--I'm just being honest.
I think different people gt different experiences out of different meetings.
I go to three a week and the saturday meeting is the best for me. Its
friendly and full of good cheerful people. Tuesdays are similar but Mondays
are a little formal for me. Still i go because it keeps me sober

Darren
>
> Thanks,
>
> David--3 days sober and feeling so much better.
>
>

[Bryan]

dbstafford wrote:
> Has anyone experienced any success with hypnosis? I myself am pretty
> skeptical, but there are a few websites devoted to this that offer it as a
> alternative to quit drinking. Usually, you buy a bunch of CDs that you
> listen to that will help you recover...yeah. I realize it reads 'scam' all
> over, but does anyone have any firsthand knowledge or research links that
> show it working--or not?
>
> I've tried AA many times during the past 5 years, and so much of it
> depresses the hell out of me...which I'm suspecting won't help me make many
> friends here. But--I'm just being honest.
>
> Thanks,
>
> David--3 days sober and feeling so much better.
>
>
my dad quit smoking years ago on hypnosis.
Whether it was the 'hypnosis' or him thinking the
hypnosis beats me. All i know is that he had a 10
year quit following a seminar with the hypnotist.
Hypnotist also gave him tapes to listen to
daily. Mostly meditative/relaxation tapes. I
think there is something to it? I think it helps
lead your mind in the right direction. I'm sure
some of it smells scam too. Sure don't hurt to
try it in my opinion..

Bryan

[Bryan]

dbstafford wrote:
> Has anyone experienced any success with hypnosis? I myself am pretty
> skeptical, but there are a few websites devoted to this that offer it as a
> alternative to quit drinking. Usually, you buy a bunch of CDs that you
> listen to that will help you recover...yeah. I realize it reads 'scam' all
> over, but does anyone have any firsthand knowledge or research links that
> show it working--or not?
>
> I've tried AA many times during the past 5 years, and so much of it
> depresses the hell out of me...which I'm suspecting won't help me make many
> friends here. But--I'm just being honest.
>
> Thanks,
>
> David--3 days sober and feeling so much better.
>
>
but i did say he 'quit' 'smoking' which in my
honest opinion is different league.. Sorry, i get
this newsgroup mixed with the AA newsgroup. I
lurk on both. I sure wouldn't substitute
'hypnosis' with AA that's for sure. But
alcoholism, along with nicotine are both
addictions, and it work for the nicotine. I doubt
the success rate on not drinking is next to nil if
you don't at least go to meetings. Beats me though.

[bizbear@charter.net]

On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 19:00:56 -0400, Bryan <bekberg@charter.net> wrote:

>b6yNe.92162$E95.54263@fed1read0

In the last treatment program I was in, we studied and practiced
Dialectic Behavorial Therapy slills and exercises. Though DBT wasn't
designed specifically for the alcoholic/addict, the therapy applies
very well for those individuals. It involves exercises like
mindfulness, breathing, relaxation, imagery, etc. Though I was a bit
turned off by the founders obviously liberal stance, I found the
therapy to be quite beneficial.

Ted