By Arthritis Foundation Content Team
Guided imagery (a mind-body technique also known as visualization) is a well-recognized and scientifically validated way to relieve pain, stress, anxiety and depression.
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Complementary therapies can be used to help with pain. These methods draw your attention away from the pain and release muscle tension caused by pain.
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You could argue that there’s three coding languages, one being your native language, the second being mathematics, [or] ways of representing the world internally to yourself, and the third is through imagery.
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Anxiety is a significant mental health issue in modern society and empirical research into effective interventions to address anxiety has been extensive. Spending time in nature is one approach that has demonstrated anxiolytic effects.
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Guided imagery is a traditional mind-body technique that is also considered a form of hypnosis. Visualization and guided imagery offer tools to direct one’s concentration on images held in the mind’s eye.
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Guided imagery is a focused practice that involves each of the five senses to ignite positive healing messages throughout the mind and body. The practice is often interchanged with visualization, self-hypnosis and guided meditation, but it has its own set of techniques.
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