Hypnosis

Hypnosis can be used to address many kinds of problems. Most people can be hypnotized, and many are particularly gifted in that way. While it is not a treatment in itself, it can be used a a woman being hypnotized long with other therapies, as a way to expedite matters and make the process more thorough and effective.

Unlike stage hypnosis, a person in trance is not rendered totally unconscious with no awareness of what (s)he is doing. In therapeutic hypnosis the subjects are wonderfully alert and in charge. Because of that, they play an active role in solving their problems. In fact all hypnosis is self-hypnosis.

Some myths about hypnosis:

Myth: It is dangerous and it messes with your head.
Truth : Standard hypnotic procedure is no more upsetting than hearing a formal talk.

Myth: Hypnotized people can be made to behave out of character.
Truth: Subjects under hypnosis hold to their values and ethics.

Myth: It’s all a matter of having a good imagination.
Truth : Hypnotizability is not connected to the imagination.

Myth : It’s fakery.
Truth : Hypnosis has been proved effective for many years by doctors, nurses, paramedics and therapists who have helped with a wide variety of medical and emotional conditions.

Myth: It’s the same as meditation, prayer or guided imagery.
Truth: While those activities have trance-like characteristics, hypnosis is unique in the way it taps into the resources of the unconscious mind.

Adding hypnosis can make the process more efficient and effective. So, if you’re among the 75% of people who can be hypnotized, you might want to consider this opportunity to make your experience more powerful, more fascinating, and more frugal, as well.

For more information, consult the July 2001 issue of Scientific American magazine, which published an excellent article on hypnosis.