What is hypnosis
There are plenty of definitions for hypnosis. For example, one definition is that hypnosis is a state of highly focused attention or concentration, often associated with relaxation and heightened suggestibility. Another example is that hypnosis is a voluntary acceptance to suggestions, or a way to communicate with your inner mind. And still yet another definition is that hypnosis is, “Believed – in imagination”.
Considering the last definition, it is easier to overcome the myths and misconceptions about hypnosis created by movies, television or books.
Common myths and misconceptions include:
- Fear that personal or family secrets will be revealed
- Fear that the hypnotist will control your brain
- Fear of humiliation, or of doing humiliating things during hypnosis
- Fear of falling asleep
- Lack of belief that hypnosis is possible
- Inability to dehypnotize and return to a normal state
In reality everything is actually the opposite. You are not asleep, and everything is under your control. You don’t even have to follow the hypnotist’s leads if you don’t want to! You have the freedom and control to stop the session any time you want. So, you have nothing to worry about!
Working with a hypnotist you trust, simply imagine what you want to achieve and allow the hypnotist to help you meet your goal. At the same time however, you are learning how to access these states on your own. In time, you will become aware that all hypnosis is really self-hypnosis.
Hypnosis/self-hypnosis techniques
Induction (deep relaxation)
Distraction
Dissociation
Analgesia
Anesthesia
Deepening
Progressive relaxation
Methaphors
Affirmations
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