Guest of Europe 1, Léonard Antony, expert in self-development, spoke on Monday of the benefits of therapeutic hypnosis to fight against the spiral of depression, especially in this difficult period of reconfinement.

He notably delivered a demonstration on our journalist, Mélanie Gomez.

Each year, during this period, the return of winter can cause a certain gloom.

The onset of cold weather, the days that are getting shorter, combined with the re-containment this year, are all factors likely to bring down morale.

"It's not depression, it's more a form of sadness, melancholy", explains at the microphone of

Sans Rendez-vous

, the health program of Europe 1, Léonard Antony, expert in self-development and hypnosis practitioner.

Precisely, therapeutic hypnosis is one of the solutions offered by this specialist to help fight seasonal depression.

Nothing to do with the mental manipulation games offered by some performers, it is more here a form of deep relaxation, which allows relaxation, letting go.

"Hypnosis is not always what you think. In my definition, it is first of all the fact of regaining all your capacities, of settling down and finding your calm", explains Léonard Antony.

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"I went far away"

And immediately deliver a demonstration on our journalist Mélanie Gomez.

The practitioner invites him to focus on a pleasant moment, ideally a vacation memory, by the beach or in the countryside.

"Let yourself go in this place," he urges.

A mental journey of a few minutes, guided by the deep voice of the hypnotist.

"I went far," says Mélanie Gomez, taking up these spirits after a few moments.

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"We can repeat this type of exercise several times a day, it is a first entry in the fight against depression", assures Leonard Antony.