Studies have shown consistently that entering any medical procedure in the right state of mind can have positive impact on outcome. Such studies noted that techniques such as guided imagery and self-hypnosis, can help you be mentally and emotionally prepared for Chemotherapy, experience less discomfort while in the chemo suite and recover more quickly.
This recording will help you tap into your body’s own natural ability to heal by changing your attitude and response to chemotherapy. Certain words, suggestions and imagery complement this approach and can help you feel more in control of your experience.
More About Guided Imagery
Guided Imagery involves closing your eyes and imagining a scene that affects each of your senses – sight, hearing, smelling, tasting – and thinking, feeling, and visualizing yourself within that scene.
Engaging the mind this way helps put you into a deeply relaxed state where you can imagine your body as you wish it would be. Imagine any scene that makes you happy, calm, healthy, and fully recovered.
You can visualize yourself sitting on the beach, walking in a forest, trekking a mountain, swimming in the pool, or in any scenario that uplifts your spirit—involved and immersed in the sights of the place you imagine, the sounds, smells, and energy of your surroundings.
In your mind’s eye, you can see yourself doing anything you love to do and imagine that you’re doing any of those things already healthy and fully recovered. The idea is that you will immerse yourself in that scene so successfully that your mind will believe you can accomplish it, and the process will increase confidence, reduce stress, and even boost the functioning of your immune system.
Guided Imagery for Cancer Benefits
Studies have shown that imagery can help the mind and body relax. It can also help:
Manage anxiety, stress, and depression
Help reduce pain
Lower blood pressure
Lessen nausea
Give you a better sense of control and well-being