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Obsessive compulsive disorders, although it is termed as one are quite different.
An obsession is felt, while a compulsion is acted out. In an obsession the fear is
private and inward, in a compulsion the fear (or desire is taboo) is given a symbol
that arouses the feeling of fear, in a compulsion the individual creates his / her
own symbol.
The repetitive compulsion performs a particular act over and over again, must touch
every lamp-post on his way home, count his money over and over again.
Both the obsessions and the compulsions are substitutes for something desired or
imagined that does not harmonise with the personality ego.
Utilizing cognitive behavioural therapy within hypnosis, allows that person to think
and feel differently. ERP exposure response prevention, is used in conjunction with
hypnosis and allows for superior outcomes. It is essential a plan of action is devised
for that individual person suffering from OCD.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders.
Trichotillomania TTM
Trichotillomania or the pulling out of hair mainly from the head, but can be from
the eyelashes, eyebrows, arms, legs or pubis. This compulsion can begin at any age,
more commonly between 9 - 15 years old. More females have this problem, or perhaps
males can hide their baldness easier. Females will cover themselves up with hats,
use false eyelashes and wigs, disguising themselves for fear of being discovered.
It can be caused by emotional or traumatic events during their childhood days. The
condition which can be frantic at times is usually worse in the evenings or when
bored, and during the menstrual cycle. This can create low self-esteem, depression,
and anxiety due to their helplessness of not being in control.
They often experience tension prior to pulling out a hair, and then relief or pleasure
afterwards. Often a particular hair is selected, coarser, thicker or wavy one, or
a particular hair that does not feel ‘normal’ or is ‘alien’. Some will place the
follicle of the hair in their mouth and bite on it experiencing a pleasurable feeling,
others may brush the hair around the outside or inside their mouth.
Using clinical hypnosis with cognitive behavioural therapy and interpersonal therapy,
provides that person with better coping skills and coping mechanisms for the future.
Bristol Hypnotherapy Clinic in residence at the
Greenway Community Practice, Greystoke Ave, Southmead, Bristol BS10 6AF
Tel: 0117-968-6886, Mobile: 07811-373703,
International 44117-968-6886 USA Cell phone 248.635.3726
