Alternatively the therapist may give suggestions to the subconscious mind aimed at overcoming specific problems such as lack of self confidence. Some uses such as calming a person, require minimal change on the part of the individual. More complex behaviour patterns such as overeating may require a more complex therapeutic intervention together with psychological and behavioural homework. Treating obesity with hypnotherapy - Obesity is a common problem and accounts for many illnesses. Treatment in most cases relies on a multidimensional approach.
Psychological factors play a key role in activating the desire to eat.
Food may becomes a substitute for emotional needs. It may even become a way of coping with unhealthy negative emotions like depression, anxiety, anger, hurt, guilt. Hypnotherapy is of clear value with obesity clients. Obesity may be viewed as an addictive disorder and some clients benefit from direct hypnotic suggestions that reduce the desire for either certain foods or bingeing or both. However, hypnotherapy, as stated, is more than the application of direct suggestions.