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Dedication Contributors Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Section I: Foundations of Medical and Psychological Hypnosis Chapter 1: History of Medical and Psychological Hypnosis Chapter 2: Theories of Hypnosis Chapter 3: Neurophysiology of Hypnosis Chapter 4: Presenting Hypnosis to Patients Chapter 5: Hypnotizability Chapter 6: Laws and Principles of Hypnotic Inductions Chapter 7: Formulating Hypnotic Suggestions Chapter 8: Hypnotic Phenomena and Deepening Techniques Chapter 9: Resistance: Solving Problems During Hypnotic Inductions Chapter 10: Hypnotic Relaxation Therapy Chapter 11: Cognitive Hypnotherapy Chapter 12: Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Chapter 13: Hypnosis From a Psychoanalytic Perspective Chapter 14: Ego-State Therapy
Section II: Medical Applications Chapter 15: Asthma Chapter 16: Autoimmune Disorders Chapter 17: Bone Fractures Chapter 18: Cancer-Related Fatigue Chapter 19: Cataract Eye Surgery: Preparation for Eye Surgery Assisted by Positive Therapeutic Suggestions Chapter 20: Cystic Fibrosis Chapter 21: Dental Applications Chapter 22: Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 23: Dysphagia Chapter 24: Enuresis Chapter 25: Hypnosis and Fibromyalgia Chapter 26: Headaches—Adults Chapter 27: Headaches—Children Chapter 28: The Treatment of Hypertension With Hypnosis Chapter 29: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Chapter 30: Labor and Delivery Chapter 31: Loin Pain Hematuria Chapter 32: Menopause—Hot Flashes Chapter 33: Morgellons Disease Chapter 34: Nail Biting Chapter 35: Nausea Associated With Chemotherapy Chapter 36: Pain Control—Acute and Procedural Chapter 37: Pain Management—Chronic Pain Chapter 38: Palliative Care Chapter 39: Parkinson’s Disease Chapter 40: Pediatrics Chapter 41: Pre-Surgery Chapter 42: Prostate Cancer Chapter 43: Raynaud’s Syndrome Chapter 44: Rehabilitation: Amelioration of Suffering and Adjustment Chapter 45: Skin Disorders Chapter 46: Spasmodic Torticollis Chapter 47: Vocal Cord Dysfunction Chapter 48: Warts
Section III: Psychological Applications Chapter 49: Addictions and Relapse Prevention Chapter 50: Affect Regulation Chapter 51: Anger Management Chapter 52: Anxieties in Adults Chapter 53: Anxiety in Children and Teens Chapter 54: Bereavement Chapter 55: Conversion Disorder Chapter 56: Depression Chapter 57: Eating Disorders Chapter 58: Ego-Strengthening Chapter 59: Fear of Flying Chapter 60: Flow and Peak Experiences Chapter 61: Forensic Interviewing and Hypnosis Chapter 62: Marital Communication Chapter 63: Mindfulness and Hypnosis Chapter 64: Obesity and Weight Loss Chapter 65: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Chapter 66: Sexual Self-Image Chapter 67: Increasing Slow-Wave Sleep by Hypnotic Suggestions Chapter 68: Smoking Cessation Chapter 69: Sports Performance Chapter 70: Stress Management
Section IV: Professional Issues
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Chapter 33: Morgellons Disease
Dedication Contributors Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Section I: Foundations of Medical and Psychological Hypnosis Chapter 1: History of Medical and Psychological Hypnosis Chapter 2: Theories of Hypnosis Chapter 3: Neurophysiology of Hypnosis Chapter 4: Presenting Hypnosis to Patients Chapter 5: Hypnotizability Chapter 6: Laws and Principles of Hypnotic Inductions Chapter 7: Formulating Hypnotic Suggestions Chapter 8: Hypnotic Phenomena and Deepening Techniques Chapter 9: Resistance: Solving Problems During Hypnotic Inductions Chapter 10: Hypnotic Relaxation Therapy Chapter 11: Cognitive Hypnotherapy Chapter 12: Ericksonian Hypnotherapy Chapter 13: Hypnosis From a Psychoanalytic Perspective Chapter 14: Ego-State Therapy
Section II: Medical Applications Chapter 15: Asthma Chapter 16: Autoimmune Disorders Chapter 17: Bone Fractures Chapter 18: Cancer-Related Fatigue Chapter 19: Cataract Eye Surgery: Preparation for Eye Surgery Assisted by Positive Therapeutic Suggestions Chapter 20: Cystic Fibrosis Chapter 21: Dental Applications Chapter 22: Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 23: Dysphagia Chapter 24: Enuresis Chapter 25: Hypnosis and Fibromyalgia Chapter 26: Headaches—Adults Chapter 27: Headaches—Children Chapter 28: The Treatment of Hypertension With Hypnosis Chapter 29: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Chapter 30: Labor and Delivery Chapter 31: Loin Pain Hematuria Chapter 32: Menopause—Hot Flashes Chapter 33: Morgellons Disease Chapter 34: Nail Biting Chapter 35: Nausea Associated With Chemotherapy Chapter 36: Pain Control—Acute and Procedural Chapter 37: Pain Management—Chronic Pain Chapter 38: Palliative Care Chapter 39: Parkinson’s Disease Chapter 40: Pediatrics Chapter 41: Pre-Surgery Chapter 42: Prostate Cancer Chapter 43: Raynaud’s Syndrome Chapter 44: Rehabilitation: Amelioration of Suffering and Adjustment Chapter 45: Skin Disorders Chapter 46: Spasmodic Torticollis Chapter 47: Vocal Cord Dysfunction Chapter 48: Warts
Section III: Psychological Applications Chapter 49: Addictions and Relapse Prevention Chapter 50: Affect Regulation Chapter 51: Anger Management Chapter 52: Anxieties in Adults Chapter 53: Anxiety in Children and Teens Chapter 54: Bereavement Chapter 55: Conversion Disorder Chapter 56: Depression Chapter 57: Eating Disorders Chapter 58: Ego-Strengthening Chapter 59: Fear of Flying Chapter 60: Flow and Peak Experiences Chapter 61: Forensic Interviewing and Hypnosis Chapter 62: Marital Communication Chapter 63: Mindfulness and Hypnosis Chapter 64: Obesity and Weight Loss Chapter 65: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Chapter 66: Sexual Self-Image Chapter 67: Increasing Slow-Wave Sleep by Hypnotic Suggestions Chapter 68: Smoking Cessation Chapter 69: Sports Performance Chapter 70: Stress Management
Section IV: Professional Issues
10.1891/9780826124876.0033
Authors
- Gartner, Ashley
Abstract
Morgellons disease is a mysterious, poorly understood condition characterized by nonhealing skin lesions, fibrous growths protruding from the skin, and subcutaneous stinging sensations. These dermatological symptoms are frequently accompanied by mood fluctuations, sleep disturbance, fatigue, joint pain, and hair and weight loss. Additionally, some individuals with these symptoms also report cognitive decline, often described as “brain fog”. Currently, there are no established treatments for Morgellons disease. Its physiological and biological bases are not completely known. It is possible that such patients may have symptoms related to somatization as well as a disease process. Hypnotherapy is a promising treatment for symptoms associated with Morgellons disease. While research on hypnosis for treating Morgellons disease is limited, hypnosis has been reported to reduce comorbid symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as to improve sleep and reduce stress, and may provide some relief for patients with symptoms of Morgellons disease.
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