I'm curious, what makes you think this?

Hypnosis is a solution focused approach to healing meaning it works quickly and is life long. Hypnosis does not hide or gloss over issues, it's not a treatment of symptoms only. Instead it works by changing emotional, mental, and behavioral patterns so that the client can experience life in a way that fits their goals.

With that being said, does it work every time? No, a lot is completely dependent on the skill of the hypnotist as well as the motivation of the client. If someone uses hypnosis and only get's a temporary solution then the problem was never cleared to begin with.

With self hypnosis it takes a bit longer. As you practice you become more adept at it but at first achieving lasting change may take a bit longer and that is simply due to the nature of self hypnosis.

So to answer your question no, hypnosis is a lasting solution. Any therapy that only treats symptoms without clearing away the originating issue is destined for ineffectiveness. Hypnosis does not fall into that category.

Hope this was helpful,

KP