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Is self-hypnosis possible? Yes, it is easy to learn self-hypnosis under the guidance of a skilled hypnotherapist. Once you have mastered it you can achieve it on your own anytime. Entering hypnosis is simply a mind skill, and hypnotherapists commonly believe that regular hypnosis is nothing more than assisted self-hypnosis. In fact, self-hypnosis is the goal in many therapeutic applications of clinical hypnosis, such as for pain management, stress management and natural childbirth. |
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What really happens under Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a most unusual experience. This most intriguing phenomenon is not really a sleep state and it is not a wake state. People experience both mental and physical relaxation under hypnosis, however; relaxation is not necessary. You can be mentally and physically tense, and still be in a state of deep hypnosis. Hypnosis involves, more than anything else, changes in a person's focus and concentration. Hypnosis has been likened to a camera lens with a zoom. What you focus on holds your attention under hypnosis, so you tend to experience whatever you think, imagine or remember, more vividly and clearly. One of the characteristics of the hypnotic state is a sense of being on autopilot. For example, if you are asked under hypnosis to raise your hand, you may feel your hand rising, without any conscious decision on your part. This automatic response is by some, considered the hallmark of true hypnotic experience. This is not being helpless though, if you really need to or want to, you can resist any direct suggestion, you can even wake yourself from the hypnotic state, if you really want to. As mentioned, hypnosis is not sleep, you will be conscious of everything that goes on when you are in the hypnotic state, although, you may relax so much at times that you may drift off and lose track of what is happening. Changes that accompany the hypnotic state, are the ones, which make hypnosis a remarkable tool for emotional and physical healing and make the various specialised hypnotic techniques possible. For example, hypnotic analgesia, the blocking of pain with the aid of hypnosis, using the mind's ability to alter body perception in response to suggestion under hypnosis, making it the ideal tool for childbirth. |
What Hypnosis can do for you?
Hypnosis is used effectively to reduce negativity, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, phobias and fears. It has been of help with making positive changes to habits and addictions such as: binge eating, nail biting, gambling, alcohol, smoking, drug and other substance abuse. Hypnosis is used to effectively treat IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), ADD and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder). It is also used to treat chronic pain and psychosomatic problems that contribute to illness, to help reduce pain and discomfort associated with medical procedures, treatment of burns, surgery and dentistry where anaesthesia cannot be used effectively. It can create a deep sense of achievement and calm determination and control in ones life, in particular in areas such as weight release, to achieve a healthy body shape and size. It may enhance positive outcomes for fertility issues and increase confidence in many areas of ones life, including public speaking. Most importantly it helps women in areas such as childbirth, helping them give birth fear-free, calm and confident.
Dispelling misconceptions about Hypnosis
Does one reveal deep secrets about themselves?
Hypnosis can be used in many different ways. No analysing or uncovering is needed in many applications of clinical hypnosis (especially in childbirth preparation, hypnosis for pain management and in the treatment of IBS). If you are very uneasy about the possibility of introspective exploration of this kind, you should discuss it with your hypnotherapist in the beginning of your work together. Analysing techniques may not be needed at all to deal with your problem.
Can the hypnotherapist make you do things without your permission?
Contrary to a popular belief, people under hypnosis are not captive and spellbound. They can resist direct instructions that are at odds with their wishes, desires or moral standards. For this reason, it is not as easy as one might think to make people do things against their will, with hypnosis.
Can hypnosis be dangerous to mental health?
The state of hypnosis is generally very safe and free from complications - probably no more disturbing to your mind than ordinary sleep. However, in rare cases, people who suffer from mental problems, to such degree that they are struggling with their grip on reality, may get worse due to the disorientation that is a part of the hypnotic experience. For most people however, the experience of hypnosis is pleasantly relaxing and refreshing.
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Katherine Ferris
PSH Therapist Dip PSH
BodyMind Psychotherapist
Clinical Hypnotherapist MAHA
Certified HypnoBirthing Educator CHBE
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