Citation

Shirley B. Aust. J. Clin. Hypnother. and Hypn. 2008; 29(1): 14-22.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists)

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Abstract

Trigeminal Neuralgia (tic douloureux) has been referred to as the 'suicide disease' by many of those afflicted. It is a disorder of the fifth cranial (trigeminal) nerve and can produce intense, stabbing, electric shock-like pain sensations. A less common form called Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia may cause less intense pain sensations, ranging from a constant burning or dull ache to occasional electric shock-like stabs. This paper presents two case studies where the objective was to initially use hypnosis in a clinical situation for possible pain level reduction, and then to teach self-hypnosis for the client's own ongoing pain management.

Language: en