Hypnosis to stop snoring

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Permalink Reply by Leshem Yosef on June 21, 2010 at 12:19am

John you can read about it here and even continue ask about it in this link:

http://www.hypnothoughts.com/forum/topics/716892:Topic:28063

Permalink Reply by Linda Iverson on June 21, 2010 at 7:47am

Hello John- I have read the thread that Leshem lists below. I would be very careful with this area - snoring is a physiological problem not a habit or behavior problem. The client probably has sleep apnea and needs to be referred to a sleep specialist. Not all apnea is of the obstructive type - there is also "central sleep apnea" which is a disconnect between the brain (brain stem where the automatic functions of the body work) and the signal to tell the body to keep breathing when it goes to sleep. About 20% of people with sleep apnea have this type and do not fit the normal "profile" of those with obstructive apnea although they may snore. Without a firm diagnosis, you may unintentially wipe out any signal that this person has that stimulates breathing. People with apnea are exhausted, irritable, can't think straight, have memory problems, etc. etc. I sure would have a diagnosis first and then if there is no physical problem would work on having them sleep on their side versus back, lose weight, change pillows, etc. Hope this helps - it is a tricky area.

Permalink Reply by John Hewlett on June 21, 2010 at 4:14pm

Thanks for that Linda.

It is interesting that you don't view snoring as a behaviour that can be modified through the action of the mind.

Linda Iverson, RN, MN, CHt said:

Hello John- I have read the thread that Leshem lists below. I would be very careful with this area - snoring is a physiological problem not a habit or behavior problem. The client probably has sleep apnea and needs to be referred to a sleep specialist. Not all apnea is of the obstructive type - there is also "central sleep apnea" which is a disconnect between the brain (brain stem where the automatic functions of the body work) and the signal to tell the body to keep breathing when it goes to sleep. About 20% of people with sleep apnea have this type and do not fit the normal "profile" of those with obstructive apnea although they may snore. Without a firm diagnosis, you may unintentially wipe out any signal that this person has that stimulates breathing. People with apnea are exhausted, irritable, can't think straight, have memory problems, etc. etc. I sure would have a diagnosis first and then if there is no physical problem would work on having them sleep on their side versus back, lose weight, change pillows, etc. Hope this helps - it is a tricky area.

Permalink Reply by FernTausig on July 9, 2010 at 5:00am

HI
I have success with stopping my own snoring but it was with a specially ordered chiropractic pillow that was measured for me to hold my head and neck in the right position so I could breathe without the sound. Snoring is mostly physical due to a variety of factors, poor positioning due to improper pillow is a big factor. I have had success with getting people sleep through snoring by telling them, in trance, that snoring is white noise and it makes them feel calm, safe and secure. Just like people who live near trains sleep through that noise, snoring is just another noise. I also get them to choose a 'sleep side' so that if the do wake up, they turn to their 'sleep side ' and immediately go back to sleep.

Permalink Reply by John Hewlett on July 9, 2010 at 7:25pm

Hi Fern,

Thanks for that. The more research I do into this, the more I view hypnotherapy to be used in a manner as you and Linda have suggested ie changing the perception of snoring rather the elimination of it via mind control exhibited by the subconscious of the sufferer. In fact I have seen no research or evidence to support this as a viable treatment option. This is good to know and share with my clients wanting to change the impact of snoring on their life and often for their partners.

FernTausig said:

HI
I have success with stopping my own snoring but it was with a specially ordered chiropractic pillow that was measured for me to hold my head and neck in the right position so I could breathe without the sound. Snoring is mostly physical due to a variety of factors, poor positioning due to improper pillow is a big factor. I have had success with getting people sleep through snoring by telling them, in trance, that snoring is white noise and it makes them feel calm, safe and secure. Just like people who live near trains sleep through that noise, snoring is just another noise. I also get them to choose a 'sleep side' so that if the do wake up, they turn to their 'sleep side ' and immediately go back to sleep.

Permalink Reply by Tina on July 14, 2010 at 2:48am

Hi, I am new here but as a snorer I have a vested interest in this subject!

I agree with all that has been said about getting the cause of the snoring checked out first then moving onto changing what you safely can, in the way of weight control etc. however somewhere in my stack of scripts, I have one which I have not tried yet but am told is very useful for the partner of snorers. It associates the sound of snoring with the positive things in their relationship, safety, security, love etc. it becomes a signal for deeper, more refreshing sleep. I will have a rummage and see if I can find it should anyone be interested.

Linda Iverson, RN, MN, CHt said:

Hello John- I have read the thread that Leshem lists below. I would be very careful with this area - snoring is a physiological problem not a habit or behavior problem. The client probably has sleep apnea and needs to be referred to a sleep specialist. Not all apnea is of the obstructive type - there is also "central sleep apnea" which is a disconnect between the brain (brain stem where the automatic functions of the body work) and the signal to tell the body to keep breathing when it goes to sleep. About 20% of people with sleep apnea have this type and do not fit the normal "profile" of those with obstructive apnea although they may snore. Without a firm diagnosis, you may unintentially wipe out any signal that this person has that stimulates breathing. People with apnea are exhausted, irritable, can't think straight, have memory problems, etc. etc. I sure would have a diagnosis first and then if there is no physical problem would work on having them sleep on their side versus back, lose weight, change pillows, etc. Hope this helps - it is a tricky area.

Permalink Reply by Deborah Yaffee CH CN on November 5, 2010 at 7:50am

Hi Fern....I just happened to see this post and wanted to say that sometimes people do not get used to the sound of the train....we live 15 feet from the railroad crossing in our town, been here for 28 years, and we are right where the train is required to blast (and I do mean blast) the horn four times...and the train sound is VERY loud, too....we are never able to keep our windows open because the sound is so loud and the only respite we have is in the winter when we have the storm windows up....there are precious few nights that we actually sleep through and ignore the sounds. we've never gotten used to them. :--(


FernTausig said:

HI
I have success with stopping my own snoring but it was with a specially ordered chiropractic pillow that was measured for me to hold my head and neck in the right position so I could breathe without the sound. Snoring is mostly physical due to a variety of factors, poor positioning due to improper pillow is a big factor. I have had success with getting people sleep through snoring by telling them, in trance, that snoring is white noise and it makes them feel calm, safe and secure. Just like people who live near trains sleep through that noise, snoring is just another noise. I also get them to choose a 'sleep side' so that if the do wake up, they turn to their 'sleep side ' and immediately go back to sleep.

Permalink Reply by Jeanie Friedland on November 9, 2010 at 3:15pm

Well, I heard on one of the interviews that you need to hypnotize the other person in bed to not be bothered by the sound of snoring. Leave the snorer alone!!lol