How to Gain Weight with Hypnosis During Anxiety?
It was right before I learned about self-hypnosis, I was searching for my next job. I was already one year in with no luck. It was almost as if I didn’t exist for the hiring managers even though I applied, wrote cover letters, and put myself out there religiously. As a result, I was extremely stressed, nervous and felt like I was inadequate for a good job (hence nail-biting started).
Right in the middle of this, I woke up one day and felt a pit in my stomach. Weirdly, I was hungry but I had no appetite. It was almost impossible to eat. This is a big nightmare for a skinny person like me. To top it off, now I was even more nervous that I will lose weight.
I immediately went to a GI specialist and learned that this is actually very common when one is anxious or stressed. Sounds familiar?
Instantly I lost 6 pounds (it is a big deal for a 115 lbs girl!) and it was an uphill battle until I regained all the lost weight. Now looking back, it all makes sense.
Gaining weight can be a challenging task for many people, especially when dealing with anxiety. Anxiety can cause a loss of appetite and make it difficult to eat enough to gain weight.
However, hypnosis can be a powerful tool to help overcome anxiety and increase appetite, leading to healthy weight gain.
What is hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a natural state of mind where the individual is highly focused and relaxed. During hypnosis, you are in a trance state, which allows accessing the subconscious mind.
In this state, you are more receptive to positive suggestions and able to create new thought patterns that can help you overcome anxiety.
How hypnosis can help with gaining weight?
In my case, because I didn’t know about hypnosis then, I had to struggle and work through my issues in order to get my appetite back. But you don’t have to wait for that.
Hypnosis can be an effective tool for gaining weight, as it can help overcome anxiety and increase appetite in a variety of ways. Here's how hypnosis can help:
1. Overcoming Anxiety
Anxiety can lead to feeling stressed, worried, or overthinking, which can cause a loss of appetite. Anxiety is also directly related to our gut. Anytime we feel anxious, it is common to feel changes in bowel movements and hormones. Hypnotherapy can help control anxiety by promoting relaxation and reducing stress levels overall.
With the help of hypnotherapy, you can also retrain your mind to process your thoughts differently. By reducing anxiety, you can become more comfortable with eating and also can increase your appetite.
2. Creating Positive Associations with Food
Since hypnotherapy targets the subconscious mind, it can also help create positive associations with food. By associating positive emotions with food, you are more likely to enjoy eating and develop a healthy relationship with food.
One technique that can help with hypnosis is to visualize eating more during trance, which can help increase appetite.
3. Changing Negative Thought Patterns
Overall, the way we talk to ourselves, and our thought patterns have a lot to do with anxiety. Remember my case? I was telling myself that I am not as good as others.
Hypnotherapy can help change these negative thought patterns that can contribute to anxiety and a loss of appetite. For example, if you have negative beliefs about your ability to gain weight or if you fear gaining weight, hypnosis can help to recode them.
We can replace these negative thought patterns with positive beliefs, such as "I am capable of gaining weight" or "Gaining weight is healthy for me" using hypnosis.
4. Boosting Self-Confidence
Another approach with hypnotherapy can be boosting self-confidence, which can be important for individuals who are trying to gain weight. By improving self-confidence, you are more likely to feel positive about your body and ability to gain weight.
This positive mindset can help to stay motivated and focused on your weight gain goals.
Hypnotherapy can help with healthy weight gain even when feeling anxious.
The Hypnosis Process for Gaining Weight
Here's what you can expect from the hypnosis process for gaining weight:
I. Consultation
The first step in the hypnosis process is the consultation with a hypnotherapist. During the consultation, the hypnotherapist will discuss your goals and any concerns you may have. They will also explain the hypnosis process and answer any questions you may have.
Some hypnotherapists offer an upfront phone consultation in addition to the consultations that take place in the session. I highly encourage you to take advantage of free offers since it can help you have a better understanding of the process.
II. Session
A hypnotherapy session can start very much like a traditional therapy session. During the therapeutic consultation part of the session, you will discuss the details of your issue and what you’d like to achieve. This is a great time to address any concerns, epiphanies, or associations you may have about gaining weight.
All that important information will be used to formulate suggestions and identify your personal key points for the hypnosis portion of the session.
III. Induction
During the induction phase, the hypnotherapist will guide you into a state of relaxation. This is typically done through verbal cues, deep breathing exercises, and visualization techniques.
IV. Positive Suggestions
Once you are in the trance state, the hypnotherapist will provide positive suggestions to help you overcome anxiety and increase your appetite. These suggestions may include visualizations of yourself eating more, positive affirmations about your ability to gain weight, and suggestions for creating a healthy relationship with food.
In some cases, when needed, there may be regression or release techniques to facilitate rescripting certain triggering events.
V. Re-Emergence
After the positive suggestions are given, the hypnotherapist will guide you back to a state of wakefulness. You will feel refreshed and energized; ready to start making positive changes to your eating habits!
VI. Following up
Keep in mind that the hypnotherapist cannot force you to do something you are not committed to doing. The effects of hypnosis will show up in your life in the next coming days and even weeks. Meanwhile, make sure to practice your hypnotherapist’s suggestions.
Final Words
Gaining weight can be a difficult task, especially when you are dealing with anxiety. By working with a qualified hypnotherapist, you can create new patterns and connections in your mind that supports your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.