A Case of Successful Use of Hypnosis in the Treatment of Parasomnia Overlap Disorder

Abstract

A young male patient was successfully treated for parasomnia overlap disorder (POD) using hypnosis. In 2006, this 16-year-old patient underwent a clinical evaluation for episodes of sleep talking, sleepwalking, and dream enactment. This initial assessment was followed by polysomnographic evaluation, a brain MRI, and three sessions of treatment using hypnosis. From the beginning, until the last contact in December 2011, benefits from the hypnotic suggestions were noted and documented.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The authors wish to thank Dr. Carlos H. Schenck, MD, for his encouragement, for his review of the manuscript, and for his valuable suggestions.