IBS Audio Program 100 Questions United Kingdom Register of IBS Therapists Specializing in Hypnotherapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome . References Questions on hypnosis Please have your symptoms diagnosed by a medical practitioner. For further reading on IBS or IBS and hypnotherapy check out our articles page. Much of the mystery still surrounding hypnosis is this lack of a clear definition.
Hypnosis is generally experienced as restful and relaxing, it is different then slumber.
In a trance state you are aware of your surroundings, hearing, sounds, smells and your aware of your movements and in control of your actions. Consciousness is NOT lost , it becomes more selective. In a trance it is usual to be more aware of internal processes than in the outside world's activities and distractions. Contemporary scientific studies show trance is a natural and normal state of mind and like other states, such as alertness or pleasure has many different and individual components. However hypnotherapy is well known to help IBS symptom and reduce frequency of presentation.