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on things other than the forthcoming pain.'
'Pain,' says Derren, 'is a very subjective thing.'
Leave it to the experts
Anyone considering attempting any of Derren's 'pain power' experiments,
however, should take note: unless you've spent years honing your technique
like he has, don't try this at home; unless you want to lose friends and alienate
people, don't try this at parties. And, when it comes to toothache, stick to
aspirin for now.
Further information
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Books
The Beginner's Guide to Self Hypnosis by Ursula Markham (Vega Books,
2003)
Informative and easy-to-understand introduction offers a range of self-help
techniques from which everyone can benefit. Problems such as smoking,
stress, pain and low self-esteem are tackled. Buy this book from Amazon.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hypnosis by Linda Temes (Alpha Books, 1999)
A fun, easy-to-follow and responsible guide that shows readers how they can
practice hypnotherapy on themselves or others as a tool against such
behaviours or disorders as smoking, overeating, insomnia, depression,
migraine headaches, impotence and much more. Buy this book from
Amazon.
Self-hypnosis: The complete guide to better health and self-change by Brian
Alman (Souvenir Press, 1993)
Addresses many issues that we all have trouble with, to greater or lesser
extents, with an excellent chapter on pain control. Buy this book from
Amazon.
Websites
Hypnosis for the People
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/sci_tech/2002/ boston_2002/1825175.stm
Professor David Spiegel argues that all doctors should know how to use
hypnotherapy on their patients, the benefits being effective pain relief and
help coping with long-term illness.
The Power of Mind Over Matter
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/325928.stm
A consultant psychologist argues the case for using hypnosis in the treatment
of cancer, and a dentist explains why she uses hypnosis to relieve pain in
many of her patients.
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