One of the biggest concerns people have before trying Hypnosis is whether the changes will actually last.
It’s a fair question. After all, most people have tried to change habits or patterns before, only to find themselves slipping back into old ways.
The short answer is that Hypnosis can help you make long-lasting changes.
But if someone does return to an old habit or pattern, there’s usually a reason. I explain why below.
How Long Do The Benefits of Hypnosis Last?
A new client recently told me that the effects of Hypnosis eventually wear off.
She said it so matter-of-factly that it caught me by surprise.
Mostly because I added Hypnosis to my practice after seeing how effective it is at helping people make lasting, long-term positive changes. I wouldn’t use it if I didn’t.
But she does bring up a good point.
Every now and then I’ll see a client who felt the effects of Hypnosis work for a while, but then after a few months or so, it didn’t.
For example, one client quit smoking for 6 months but then went back to it.
The Hidden Reason Some Changes Don’t Last
There’s a very good reason for this and it’s referred to as secondary gain.
Secondary gain is a medical term that means a person has a hidden reason (often unconscious) for holding onto a negative behavior or condition.
Most people think they lack willpower. More often, there’s an unconscious reason a part of them is holding onto the habit or pattern they’re trying to change.
An example:
I had a client who came to me to quit smoking. She became a nonsmoker for 6 months and then went back to it.
She thought the reason she started smoking again was because it was a way for her to relax, socialize with friends, and manage her stress.
We did a Hypnosis technique and she was surprised to realize smoking connected her to her mother who had passed away. Her mother had been a chain smoker for most her life and when my client smoked, she felt connected to her mother.
A good reason to smoke, right? (Though probably not something her mom would want for her.)
Using Hypnosis, my client came up with new ways to feel connected to her mom without needing to smoke.
She’s now been a nonsmoker going on 3 years.
One thing I’ve noticed after working with thousands of clients over the years, is that people are usually relieved when they discover there’s a reason they’ve been stuck.
It means they’re not lacking willpower. It’s an unconscious pattern that’s meeting a deeper need.
Try This
Take five minutes and try this.
Write down 10 reasons a part of you might want to keep the behavior you’re trying to change.
This will help you consciously think about possible secondary gains.
What Can Hypnosis Help Me With?
Our work together is tailored to your specific needs. Even when two people come to me with the same goal, the sessions are often very different because the root cause is unique to each person.
Hypnosis can help with overthinking, anxiety, insomnia, confidence, public speaking, phobias, and more. You can learn more about how Hypnosis works and what it can help with here.
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Continue Exploring Hypnosis
If you’re new to Hypnosis or curious to learn more, the articles below answer some of the questions I hear most often.
