Hypnotic treatment of Sleep Terror Disorder: a case report

Am J Clin Hypn. 1989 Jul;32(1):36-40. doi: 10.1080/00029157.1989.10402794.

Abstract

This case report describes the hypnotic treatment of Sleep Terror Disorder in a 16-year-old male who was resistant to other forms of treatment. In this patient, night terrors seemed to be precipitated by nocturnal noises wakening him from deep sleep. Posthypnotic suggestions reducing awareness of nocturnal sensory stimulation successfully eliminated his night terrors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Arousal
  • Humans
  • Hypnosis / methods*
  • Male
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / psychology
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / therapy*
  • Suggestion
  • Violence