Some points on Hypnosis by Magdalena Murch (Massadiq)

“Don’t fixate on the finger pointing at the moon, or you will miss the moon.”

— Bruce Lee

1. Hypnosis after Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep.
2. Hypnotherapy is a natural state of relaxation, a state of trance. It is like drifting into a daydream - you are in control at all times while listening to the therapist's suggestions.
3. Hypnosis is a state of enhanced suggestibility.
4. Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness, hypnotherapy's a form of therapy which utilises the state of hypnosis as its main therapeutic tool.
5. The brain changes through its three layers (the brain set, the limbic region and the cortex) allow for the therapeutic effects of hypnotherapy to be effective. 
6. The brain in hypnosis produces alpha and theta brain waves.
7. Hypnotic psychotherapy is a learning process for the patient. The client is responsible for actually making the changes, the therapist for creating an appropriate context for uninhibited explorations.
8. Hypnosis is one of the most powerful states for personal development and positive change. It allows you to access your creative potential.

Insomnia by Magdalena Murch (Massadiq)

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. The word comes from the Latin word 'insomnia" - a want of sleep. Most people heard about it, not many are aware what a nightmare it can be!

The patient who came to see me was a woman in her early 60's who was unable to sleep due to excessive worrying. Her typical pattern of sleeping would be falling asleep just before dusk for a couple of hours. She would fall asleep during the day to compensate for a lack of sleep. She would take sleeping pills.

With my further investigation I learnt that she would drink some tea late in the evening and sometimes a glass of red wine. She also told me that she liked to leave the lights on at night and the curtains open. I also had to check if she was not depressed and whether she was trying to loose weight (some pills taken for weight loss can be very strong stimulants). I recommended to her to have her melatonin level checked with GP.

The other questions I asked included the medications that she was taking, any chronic medical conditions, personal life and questions about her sleeping arrangements and more questions on her sleeping routine.
Due to the privacy reasons this is as much as I can reveal about this particular case.

The initial talk is very important - it allows me to learn more about my patients and gather as much information as required for the next stage. 
During the hypnotherapy session I guided my client through her favourite places filled with her favourite colours, smells and noises till she was completely relaxed. I then injected some positive affirmations and thoughts into her subconscious. She was fully conscious during the whole session. When we finished she told me she didn't feel that relaxed for a long time.

Her sleeping pattern improved a lot just after one session and in her case no more sessions was needed. The same week she stopped sleeping during the day and changed some of her bad habits. She would read a book instead of watching TV before going to bed. She also gave up drinking teas in the evening. She told me that every time she felt anxious or worried she would think of place I took her to during the hypnosis. She would focus on the affirmations and positive thoughts that she heard during the hypnosis session.

It's been 2 years now and she is able to enjoy her sleep more than ever before.