Endocrine glands release hormones that increase heartbeat and respiration, elevate blood sugar, increase perspiration, dilate the pupils, and slow the digestion. In the second stage, resistance, the body repairs any damage caused by the alarm reaction. If the stress continues, the body remains alert and cannot repair the damage. As resistance continues, the third stage, exhaustion, sets in, and a stress-related disorder might result. Prolonged exposure to stress depletes the energy supplies of the body and can even lead to death.
Self hypnosis is a powerful weapon to counteract stress and stress related illness.
It is one of the fastest and easiest methods of inducing relaxation. Hypnosis and its uses in the practice of hypnotherapy are rapidly emerging as a highly effective science involving the problems of people. It can be very beneficial in many cases as a therapy in itself. It is a valuable adjunct in psychotherapy and psychiatry. In essence, hypnosis is a means of communication between the conscious mind and the subconscious mind.