Bed Wetting Treatment  – CBT

Bed-wetting (Enuresis)- end your child’s suffering today…

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy underpinned by Clinical Hypnotherapy has proven to be valuable in the treatment of mono symptomatic nocturnal enuresis (bed-wetting) in children, and has the advantage of being completely non-invasive with no side effects. during the course of just a few sessions It focuses on empowering the children to take control of their own bodily functions.

Hypnotherapy is also of value in the management of nocturnal enuresis associated with day-time symptoms, such as urgency with or without incontinence, and can also be used to enhance the efficacy of treatments like enuresis alarm systems.

Why Hypnosis for Bed Wetting?

Cognitive Hypnosis is not a panacea, but is an excellent first-choice treatment for mono symptomatic nocturnal enuresis, the most common type seen by general practitioners.

Research Document: Banerjee S. Srivastav A. Palan BM. Hypnosis and self-hypnosis in the management of nocturnal enuresis: a comparative study with imipramine therapy. (Taken from the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis.

Various therapeutic modalities have been used for treating enuresis due to the lack of a single identifiable cause. We carried out a comparative study of imipramine and direct hypnotic suggestions with imagery used for the management of functional nocturnal enuresis. Enuretic children, ranging in age from 5 to 16 years, underwent 3 months of therapy with imipramine or hypnosis.

After termination of the active treatment, the hypnosis group continued practicing self-hypnosis daily during the follow-up period of another 6 months.

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How Successful are Bed Wetting Treatments?

Of the patients treated with imipramine, 76% had a positive response (all dry beds); for patients treated with hypnotic strategies, 72% responded positively. At the 9-month follow-up, 68% of patients in the hypnosis group maintained a positive response, whereas only 24% of the imipramine group did.

Hypnosis and self-hypnosis strategies were found to be less effective in younger children (5-7 years old) compared to imipramine treatment. The treatment response was not related to the hypnotic responsivity.

Treatment for Bed Wetting

From The Mayo Clinic – Most children outgrow bed-wetting on their own. If treatment is needed, it can be based on a discussion of options with your doctor and identifying what will work best for your situation.

If your child isn’t especially bothered or embarrassed by an occasional wet night, lifestyle changes — such as avoiding caffeine entirely and limiting fluid intake in the evening — may work well. However, if lifestyle changes aren’t successful or if your child develops anxiety about wetting the bed, he or she may be helped by additional treatments.

If found, underlying causes of bed-wetting, such as constipation or sleep apnea, should be addressed before other treatment.

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Lifestyle and home remedies

Here are changes you can make at home that may help:

• • Limit fluids in the evening. It’s important to get enough fluids, so there’s no need to limit how much your child drinks in a day. However, encourage drinking liquids in the morning and early afternoon, which may reduce thirst in the evening. But don’t limit evening fluids if your child participates in sports practice or games in the evenings.
  • Avoid beverages and foods with caffeine. Beverages with caffeine are discouraged for children at any time of day. Because caffeine may stimulate the bladder, it’s especially discouraged in the evening.
  • Encourage double voiding before bed. Double voiding is urinating at the beginning of the bedtime routine and then again just before falling asleep. Remind your child that it’s OK to use the toilet during the night if needed. Use small night lights, so your child can easily find the way between the bedroom and bathroom.
  • Encourage regular toilet use throughout the day. During the day and evening, suggest that your child urinate every two hours or so, or at least often enough to avoid a feeling of urgency.

• Prevent rashes.To prevent a rash caused by wet underwear, help your child rinse his or her bottom and genital area every morning. It also may help to cover the affected area with a protective moisture barrier ointment or cream at bedtime. Ask your pediatrician for product recommendations.

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Coping and support

Children don’t wet the bed to irritate their parents. Try to be patient as you and your child work through the problem together. Effective treatment may include several strategies and may take time to be successful.

• Be sensitive to your child’s feelings. If your child is stressed or anxious, encourage him or her to express those feelings. Offer support and encouragement. When your child feels calm and secure, bed-wetting may become less problematic. If needed, talk to your pediatrician about additional strategies for dealing with stress.
• Plan for easy cleanup. Cover your child’s mattress with a plastic cover. Use thick, absorbent underwear at night to help contain the urine. Keep extra bedding and pajamas handy. However, avoid the long-term use of diapers or disposable pull-up underwear.
• Enlist your child’s help. If age-appropriate, consider asking your child to rinse his or her wet underwear and pajamas or place these items in a specific container for washing. Taking responsibility for bed-wetting may help your child feel more control over the situation.
• Celebrate effort. Bed-wetting is involuntary, so it doesn’t make sense to punish or tease your child for wetting the bed. Also, discourage siblings from teasing the child who wets the bed. Instead, praise your child for following the bedtime routine and helping clean up after accidents. Use a sticker reward system if you think this might help motivate your child.

With reassurance, support and understanding, your child can look forward to the dry nights ahead.

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