Just so.
In my searching years I came across self hypnosis. Got pretty good at it. Was able to use it to prevent severe tension headaches. (if I felt one coming on)
Of course ‘hypnosis’ is a pretty meaningless term. For me it first meant being deeply relaxed. There’s an exercise one can do, starting with the top of the head and ending with the toes. A useful state in handling some kinds of pain. Nothing occult about it. I found I am also a bit more suggestable in that state of relaxation. Have no idea how it is for others.
I also saw a hypnotherapist during the first six months of my sobriety. I found it of some use, but nothing spectacular. I used whatever help I could find to help me maintain my resolve. Hypnotherapy was one, AA was another and 12 months group counselling was another.