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Some hypnotherapists will record each session for you so that you can listen to them again between your appointments, and therefore increase
effectiveness of therapy.
Self-hypnosis
If you don’t have time or resources to visit a qualified hypnotherapist, you might find some relief in one of self-hypnosis CDs available, which can be listened to in comfort of your own home.
While you will not get an individual treatment program from a ready-made CD, you will be able to benefit from general hypnosis approach, and you can choose to listen to CDs whenever you have time.
The IBS Audio Program, developed by UK hypnotherapist Michael Mahoney, is most widely used program for IBS sufferers, and is available on audio CD and cassette. The program is designed to be used over 100 days, and includes four CDs and a program booklet. The makers claim that around 80% of listeners experience a significant reduction of pain and bowel dysfunction.
The program consists of three therapeutic session CDs, with an introduction and five different hypnotherapy sessions. It also includes a bonus fourth CD (the IBS Companion), which explains IBS to non-sufferers.
Sophie Lee has suffered from IBS for more than 15 years. She runs IBS Tales http://www.ibstales.com where you can read hundreds of personal stories from IBS sufferers and self-help tips.
