23 Complimentary And Alternative Medicines

Relaxation and Stress Reduction Techniques: Guided Imagery or Visualization

Similar to meditation, this process takes the patient into a state of deep relaxation where they create a mental image of recovery and wellness. Physicians, nurses, and mental health professionals sometimes recommend this method to treat alcohol and drug addictions, depression, panic disorders, phobias, and stress as a compliment to conventional medicine. As it is something of a low risk and not very complicated, it can be found in self-help books, which guide the individual through a journey of recovery.