People using prescription anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, and/or pain medications generally require more effort to gain control of behaviors than those who are not using these medications.
Depending on the person, medication and dosage, the client will be in a more 'Receptive Mind' state more of their waking day. This seems to often make the induction an deepening of hypnosis quicker and easier. At the same time, this can allow hypnosis efforts to be weakened and counter-acted more easily after the session.
I compare it to a person trying to control their behavior after having one too many alcoholic drinks. While not completely the same, it describes the concept.
Working on behaviors in these situations requires more sessions, more effort and more persistence by the client and hypnotist in order to create sustainable results. This is in addition to the common medication side-effects of weight gain, and reduced energy.
As a side note, it is relatively common for clients to reduce and eliminate medications with their doctor after working through several hypnosis sessions.
Depending on the person, medication and dosage, the client will be in a more 'Receptive Mind' state more of their waking day. This seems to often make the induction an deepening of hypnosis quicker and easier. At the same time, this can allow hypnosis efforts to be weakened and counter-acted more easily after the session.
I compare it to a person trying to control their behavior after having one too many alcoholic drinks. While not completely the same, it describes the concept.
Working on behaviors in these situations requires more sessions, more effort and more persistence by the client and hypnotist in order to create sustainable results. This is in addition to the common medication side-effects of weight gain, and reduced energy.
As a side note, it is relatively common for clients to reduce and eliminate medications with their doctor after working through several hypnosis sessions.
