How does Anodyne give control to the patient?
The patient realizes they have control over their inner experience because they can relax and relieve pain or anxiety at will, and because the practitioner is only helping them to get to where they want to be, without directing their experience. The patient knows they are doing this themselves. Also, with Anodyne, the patient is an active participant in the medical or dental procedure. Their job is to be relaxed and comfortable and so we ask them use the Relaxation Breath and the other techniques. It’s an empowerment. Just knowing you have some control does wonders for reducing anxiety.
