Hypnosis - What Are Hypnosis And How Does It Work?Posted by LauraDerb on February 6th, 2021 Hypnosis has been used by people all over the world for thousands of years. The term "hypnosis" was first used by Sigmund Freud, who noted that the subconscious mind controls most of our activities. Hypnosis can be useful in treating a variety of conditions, from pain to weight loss, but the field of hypnosis has also been used in other ways. Hypnosis can be used as a self-help technique, as well as to help treat conditions in public places. Hypnosis is often compared to clinical hypnotherapy because it involves the use of a healthcare professional (the person being hypnotized), rather than a therapist or doctor. It is usually performed by an experienced professional with sufficient training and certification in hypnosis techniques. This form of hypnosis can be applied privately or in groups with people who have similar needs. Group hypnosis sessions are often led by a healthcare professional with clinical training or a registered hypnotherapist. Group hypnosis can involve anyone, regardless of medical history. Hypnosis is often confused with sleep hypnosis. Sleep hypnosis, also known as rapid eye movement (Remy) hypnosis, involves dream recall, visual stimuli, or a combination of dream and waking experiences that allow the individual to access deeply hidden memories. This type of hypnosis may also include hypnosis that occurs during the natural stages of sleep. Hypnosis and dreams are similar because they both involve the subconscious, which operates at a lower level than the conscious mind. People who are hypnotized while awake do not perceive themselves as having slept. Hypnosis can be helpful in treating a wide range of problems, including stress, depression, fatigue, anxiety, phobias, addictions, and sleep disorders. Hypnosis can also be used to relax and encourage relaxation for those suffering from chronic pain or other ailments. A hypnotherapist is skilled in using suggestive suggestion to bring people out of their hypnotic state to treat a variety of problems. Hypnosis for weight loss, smoking cessation, pain management, and stress reduction have all become popular subjects for television and print advertisements. Hypnosis can help people relax by creating a feeling of relaxation. This creates a sense of trust between the hypnotist and the subject. Hypnosis can be used to change feelings of anxiety, fear, stress, or depression. Hypnosis can be beneficial to people who suffer from phobias, compulsive behaviors, addictions, or other mental disorders. Suggestibility is the key to successful hypnosis. Individuals who are susceptible to suggestion can benefit from this treatment. The person receiving hypnotic induction must be willing and relaxed for the process to work. For this to happen, the person must visualize relaxing images in their mind. This helps them focus their attention on the pleasant feelings they would experience if they were to enter a hypnotic state. Visualization is not necessary, but it does allow the person to focus their attention and help them relax. Hypnosis can be effective in treating a variety of mental conditions and illnesses, but the treatment has not been completely validated by research. Hypnosis for weight loss, smoking cessation, anxiety reduction, pain management, and phobias have all been successfully tested over the past two centuries. Hypnosis for clinical conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome has been tested only within the last decade. There is some controversy surrounding the use of hypnotism for conditions such as clinical depression. Hypnosis for weight loss, smoking cessation, anxiety reduction, pain management, and phobias can be effective. People are not always in a hypnotic state to accept hypnotic suggestion. Some individuals are resistant to the idea of having someone put suggestions about changing their eating habits into activities they must do to accommodate the new "hypnotic" state. Hypnosis can be an effective tool for treating a number of different conditions and illnesses. Like it? Share it!More by this author |