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i realize many have felt inhibited in responding but I would like an answer to my question and I'll try to ask it as simply as i can.One of the charcteristics of IBS is that our perceptions aren't accurate. Does this mean that CBT gives us more accurate perceptions? has anyone tried both?I know I should be asking this question in the anxiety forum but i don't think eric will let me.tom

 

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Thanks, Ian, very helpful response. I hope others will be encouraged to give their thoughts. interestinglink, eric, Spiegel has been doing good work for a long time and i think he has the same question about hypnosis in general that I am trying to get information on in relation to HT for IBS quote""But our goal is not just to verify a hypothesis. With hypnosis, we can help people modulate perceptions in ways that are therapeutically helpful." end quotewhat are the ways is a question that will be anawered in the future for hypnosis in general and I hope the what ways question for IBS will be answered in the future for IBS specifically. Once again, eric, I am not at all arguing against HT.tom

 

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I think i understand, eric, and I'm glad you're so enthusiastic. I've apologized in as many ways and forms as I could think of.tom