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Restless nights are usually caused by overactive minds and thoughts we just can’t shut off. This is caused by the active delta state of mind being dominant over the calmer alpha state of mind which the brain needs to be in so that you can fall asleep.
Hypnosis is a very effective way to treat insomnia and regulate our sleep patterns. In order to experience normal sleep we have to go through five different stages of sleep, each stage is defined by electrical patterns that occur in the brain. We have to pass through the first four stages in order to reach the REM, or Rapid Eye Movement, stage before reverting back to phase one again and repeating the sleep cycle. Each sleep cycle usually lasts about 90 minutes although this can differ somewhat from person to person.
We need to pass from Theta brain waves to Alpha brain waves in order for sleep phases to begin. Phase one is a light sleep, we are easily awakened. In stage two our brain starts to relax and our brain waves slow down. The next stage is when the brain waves slow even further and our body stops moving. We are in a deep state of sleep which is the time when some people may experience sleep walking. The final stage is the REM stage and it is in this phase when we dream.
In order to experience satisfying and restful sleep we need to trigger our brains to slip into from Theta to Alpha state, ignoring worries and anxiety. We also need to train our subconscious mind to stay asleep during the night so that we gain the full benefit of the four phases which complete our sleep and which ensure we wake refreshed.
Tags: hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, insomnia remedy, sleep remedy, sleep treatment
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