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By Mayo Clinic staffHypnosis that's conducted under the care of a trained therapist or health care professional is considered a safe complementary and alternative medicine treatment.
Adverse reactions are rare but may include:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Anxiety or panic
- Creation of false memories
Use special caution before using hypnosis for age regression to help you relive earlier events in your life. This practice remains controversial and has limited scientific evidence to support its use. It may cause strong emotions and can alter your memories or lead to creation of false memories.
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- Martin DP (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Dec. 1, 2009.
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