Migraine is a common neurological disorder characterised by recurrent headaches. Typically, the associated headache affects one side of the head, is pulsating in nature, may be moderate to severe in intensity, and could last from a few hours to three days. Non-headache symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sound or smell.
Self-hypnosis has been shown to be extremely effective not only in the treatment of migraines in children and adolescents, but also in preventing them. Studies have shown repeatedly that the use of self-hypnosis decreases the frequency, duration, and intensity of the headaches, thereby decreasing the amount of pain medication required for them. Furthermore, in patients who exhibit an aura before their migraines, the aura can be used as a signal to use the technique of self-hypnosis in order to abort the migraine. And, if a migraine does occur, patients can use self-hypnosis to decrease the discomfort and often make it go away completely, in a relatively short period of time.
Disclaimer: Hypnosis is not a replacement but an adjuvant for management of specific disorders along with the primary treatment or therapy. It enables faster healing and makes other therapies and treatments more effective.