Research has shown that hypnotherapy can help relieve stress, fear, and anxiety. It can also be used to help in coping with the symptoms of panic disorder. … For example, once the hypnotist has helped the client become relaxed, he may ask the person to focus on their panic attacks.

Exercise and other physical activity produce endorphins — chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers — and also improve the ability to sleep, which in turn reduces stress. About five minutes of aerobic exercise can begin to stimulate anti-anxiety effects.

Hypnotherapy should be used as a complementary treatment to cognitive behavioral therapy. However, if you only use hypnosis to treat your anxiety, it could have effects similar to those of meditation. … You can then use this state to address anxieties and phobias

Researchers have studied whether hypnosis can treat a variety of medical conditions, from irritable bowel syndrome to anxiety and depression. … In the case of depression, hypnotherapy sessions may be focused on helping a person achieve a state of relaxation.

It can improve the success of other treatments for several conditions such as: Phobias, fears, and anxiety. Sleep disorders. Depression.

Hypnosis can be used for stress management in two ways. First, you can use hypnosis to get into a deeply relaxed state, fighting tension and triggering your relaxation response. This will help to prevent health problems due to chronic stress.