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This report focuses on the potential benefits of hypnotherapy for treating chronic PTSD with dissociative symptoms.

June 30, 2026Open Access

Hypnotherapy as an Adjunctive Treatment for Chronic Post-traumatic Stress Disorder With Dissociative Symptoms: A Case Report

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This report focuses on the potential benefits of hypnotherapy for treating chronic PTSD with dissociative symptoms.
Single case report of a 54-year-old man with 27 years of untreated PTSD symptoms.
Patient presented with various PTSD symptoms including hypervigilance and nightmares.
Hypnotherapy used as an adjunctive treatment in the hospital setting.
Hypnotherapy was associated with a reduction in insomnia and flashbacks.
Patient reported decreased hypervigilance and irritability post-treatment.

Abstract

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that develops following exposure to highly stressful, frightening, or distressing events. We present the case of a 54-year-old man who had experienced PTSD symptoms for 27 years and remained untreated until admission to our hospital. He presented with hypervigilance, insomnia, nightmares, flashbacks, and marked irritability. This case report highlights the potential role of hypnotherapy as an adjunctive treatment for PTSD, although it is not considered a first-line intervention.

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