Relaxation-Imagery (Self-Hypnosis) in Tourette Syndrome: Experience with Four Children
- 1 April 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
- Vol. 29 (4) , 227-237
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.1987.10402701
Abstract
From October 1981 to October 1982, four children with Tourette Syndrome were referred for relaxation/mental imagery (self-hypnosis). Three were on haloperidol and all were experiencing frequent tics which were socially embarrassing and isolating. Three patients learned relaxation/imagery exercises at the first visit and demonstrated increased facility with home practice. Diminished frequency of tics was noted almost immediately by patients and families. Improvement was sustained over time, with substantial reduction in medication in one, cessation of medication in another, and no initiation of medication in a third. Case presentations illustrate the application of hypnosis as an adjunct treatment in Tourette Syndrome.This publication has 21 references indexed in Scilit:
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