Guided Imagery Speeds Surgical Recovery
Patients undergoing surgery often experience a loss of control, feeling more like victims than participants. Anxiety, fear of the unknown, fear of pain, dependency, uncertainty, and helplessness are common emotions which can intensify the perception of pain associated with invasive medical procedures. Physical and psychological stress can also contribute to prolonged postoperative recovery and a suppressed immune system, reports Dr. David Sobel in "Guided Imagery Speeds Surgical Recovery." Guided imagery may also help patients strengthen their immune system and enhance their own healing according to recent studies. ...  

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