Hypnosis
Hypnosis refers to a state of mind characterised by (but not limited to) both mental and physical relaxation, in which our subconscious can connect with our conscious mind. Recovery through trance (or a modified state of consciousness) is one of the oldest concepts that man has discovered and can be found in almost every culture on the planet.
Everybody experiences this “hypnosis” at least twice a day, when they awaken in the morning and when they go to sleep at night. Hypnosis is the state that exists between being awake and asleep.
Many people don’t realise it, yet you experience hypnosis more often than you might think. Hypnosis occurs when you watch TV and “fade out” everything that is going on around you. Hypnosis occurs when you are reading a book and forget all you have just read by the time you reach the bottom of the page. Hypnosis is when you’re driving on the free way and lose track of time, but somehow manage to avoid crashing the car.
What does it feel like to get hypnotised?
In hypnosis, the sensations of relaxation and concentration are common. Sometimes it seems like you’re daydreaming, and other times you’ll be completely focused on the hypnotist’s voice.
Because they did not “black out” or “forget everything that happened,” those who are less familiar with hypnosis may exit a hypnotherapy session thinking they were not hypnotised. Generally speaking, though, most individuals are constantly conscious of what transpires while under hypnosis, and most will remember (most of) what transpired throughout their session.
Hypnosis isn’t a state of amnesia or unconsciousness—quite the reverse, in fact! When under hypnosis, participants do not “give up control,” but rather, they prefer to stay in the trance because they find it to be so enjoyable. This indicates that subjects are more willing to comply with whatever the hypnotist asks them to do.
What takes place during hypnotherapy sessions?
There are various types of psychological treatment, but hypnotherapy is unique in that it focuses on the client’s mind and emotions also known as subconscious.
In practise, the Hypnotherapist frequently (but not always) asks the client to be relaxed, commonly enlists the force of the client’s own imagination, and may employ a variety of techniques ranging from story telling, metaphor or symbolism (judged to be meaningful to the individual client) to direct recommendations for positive changes.
Analytical methods may also be used to attempt to identify problems in a client’s past (referred to as the ‘there and then’), or therapy may focus on a client’s current life and presenting problems (referred to as the ‘here and now’).
It is commonly thought to be beneficial if the client is personally motivated to make changes (instead of depending exclusively on the therapist’s attempts), though belief in the likelihood of positive changes may suffice as a starting point.
Irrespective of the techniques used, one of most essential thing is that a client should expect to be at ease and confident with their therapist.
This is especially important in hypnotherapy, where the value of the treatment is greatly increased when there is confidence in the practitioner. As a result, it is recommended that only one session be booked at first, leaving the client free to decide whether or not to book more.
In contrast to other psychological therapies, hypnotherapy is commonly considered to be a relatively short-term method in which valuable change, if it occurs, should be visible within very few sessions.
First, you’ll usually meet with your therapist to discuss your goals and agree on the methods your therapist will utilise.
People are occasionally extremely worried that they will ‘lose control’ while under hypnosis.
When you’re in hypnosis, you’re completely in control and don’t have to follow the therapist’s advice if you don’t want to. Regardless of how profoundly people go into hypnosis or how immobile they seem to to be, they are in complete control of the situation.
You can force yourself out of the hypnotic state if necessary. The majority of people report feeling refreshed and relaxed after hypnosis session.
Can hypnosis be used on anyone at all?
Yes, almost everyone has the ability to be hypnotised to some extent. Some individuals are just more easily hypnotised than others. It is possible for practically everyone on the earth to be hypnotised, regardless of “depth.” Some people learn how to be hypnotised, while others only ever experience a relatively “light” state of hypnosis.
People occasionally hold the belief that they cannot be hypnotised, but if this is the case, the hypnotist will have his work cut out for him in trying to hypnotise that person. Why? As self-hypnosis is the basis of all hypnosis. It’s not magic; you are doing the “hypnosis” in your own mind. Hypnosis is a natural state that you may induce simply by thinking about it. In other words, if someone thinks hypnosis doesn’t work, then it probably won’t work for them and their scepticism will come true.
People occasionally have unhelpful moods, are agitated, anxious, or uneasy, and these unfavourable emotions and feelings can sometimes make a subject naturally reject hypnosis.
Hypnosis does not work if you do not want to be hypnotised.
What distinguishes stage hypnosis from hypnotherapy?
Stage hypnosis is a totally different field from hypnotherapy. Helping patients overcome personal issues, fears, addictions, and other issues is a hypnotherapist’s work, and this is typically done in a discreet, professional setting. Stage (and street) hypnotists are just interested in the hypnosis for entertaining purposes.
What distinguishes self-hypnosis from hypnotherapy?
Self-hypnosis is similar to hypnotherapy, except during a hypnotherapy session, a certified hypnotherapist will lead you through the hypnosis process. While during self-hypnosis, you put yourself under hypnosis so that you can make hypnotic suggestions to yourself.
Self-hypnosis is usually taught to hypnotherapy patients as homework after the therapy process is complete since it is helpful for reinforcing gains acquired during therapy. Self-hypnosis can be quite beneficial for working with uncomplicated concerns. However, rather than starting with self-hypnosis, working with a hypnotherapist will frequently yield better outcomes for deeper or more complicated issues.
Is being hypnotised same to being unconscious?
No, being under hypnosis does not equate to being unconscious. When you are hypnotised, you are always conscious of your surroundings.
Can you get stuck while under hypnosis?
No, hypnosis cannot keep you there. It is not feasible for anyone to get hypnotised and remain there. If the hypnotist were to cease speaking in the middle of the session, you would ultimately just re-alert spontaneously and “wake up.”
Do you remember what happens when you are under hypnosis?
Yes, even while under hypnosis, you will be aware of what is happening. You typically remain conscious of your surroundings and the hypnotist’s words. However, there are instances when it might feel so fantastic that you might not even bother to remember everything, just the vital parts.
What conditions may hypnotherapy successfully treat?
The following is a list of some of the common issues that hypnotherapy is used to address:
Smoking – Weight Management – Addictions – Insomnia – Phobias – Pain Management – Concentration – Confidence – Anxiety – Memory – Sport Performance – Sexual Problems – Motivation – Allergies – PTSD – IBS – Skin Conditions – Blushing – Stuttering – Nail Biting .
Why should I pick hypnosis over other treatments?
Hypnotherapy is a tried-and-true remedy for a wide range of ailments, with many people curing problems that other treatments had failed to address. Why? because a large majority of issues are psychological in nature. Even if we have no memory of the encounters at all, events and experiences from the past frequently influence how we behave today. Drugs aren’t always the solution… It’s not always a good idea to discuss your troubles with someone.
Finding the basis of the issue and solving it head-on is the goal of hypnotherapy, which is frequently very successful in all areas.
Is hypnotherapy really certain to be effective?
Like practically everything else, hypnotherapy is not always guaranteed to be effective. As I said earlier, hypnotherapy uses hypnosis to try to treat conditions or change habits.
It depends a lot if the patient/client wants 100% to change his habits (e.g. wanting to give up smoking, alcohol addiction, and so on.).
Despite this, hypnotherapy frequently has success rates that are significantly greater than those of other complementary therapies and even some well used drugs and treatments.
Important:
If you have psychosis or a specific form of personality disorder, avoid using hypnosis because it may interfere with your psychiatric medication, which could exacerbate your condition.