HYPNOSIS IN DAILY LIFE

MYTHS ABOUT HYPNOSIS

2009-11-16T23:11:00.000-08:00

What are some of the myths about hypnosis that we commonly hear of:-

a. Hypnotist controls the subject
b. There is loss of willpower for the subject
c. Can't think clearly when in a trance
d. It is sleep
e. Hypnosis experience is the same for everyone
f. It is like stage hypnosis

Of course, these are the misleading facts about hypnosis.

The right definition of hypnosis is that it occurs somewhere in-between the conscious and unconscious state (Alpha) whereby our mind is particularly alert and receptive to the environment. Our sensory becomes sharper than when in wakeful state. Our mind is clear about what we are doing. Hence, suggestions that are input into out mind at this alpha state is met with little resistance.

WHO IS SUITABLE FOR HYPNOSIS?

2009-11-15T18:40:00.000-08:00

Hypnosis may not be suitable for everyone, even for a normal person with basic intelligence. The following are some considerations that help a hypnotist to assess the suitability of a person to be hypnotized:-
- Can follow instructions
- Can imagine
- Not too young (above 6 yrs old) or else they can't concentrate well
- Not too old (below 75 yrs old) or else they can't concentrate well
- Hypnotise for everday issues eg. stress, concentration, anxiety and not for some medical reason like cancer etc, though hypnosis can be used to heal illness but it is still not in the mainstream. We used it as a complementary to doctor's treatment.

HYPNOTIC TRANCE

2009-11-14T18:20:00.000-08:00

Though we are constantly drifting in and out of hypnosis in our everday life, we are however not permanently in a hypnotic state. Some people might have a wrong impression that when a person is being hypnotised and is not guided to emerge out of hypnosis, he will be permanently in a trance. This is not so because there are a couple of things that can easily break a person from hypnotic trance(or emerge him from hypnosis), things like loud noise; snap of our fingers; shaking up the person; instructing him to follow from 1 to 5 as the standard way of emerging from hypnosis etc.

HYPNOTIC STATE

2009-11-13T19:52:00.000-08:00

When does hypnotic state occurs? We enter into a hypnotic state when we are either tired or our mind and body are relaxed or resting comfortably. It is difficult to hypnotize someone when he has just had a workout or experiencing emotional upheaval or especially alert like having taken stimulant such as coffee or tea. Thus, we enter into hypnotic state very often - common in our daily life as everyone experiences it.

ABOUT STAGE HYPNOSIS

2009-11-12T18:30:00.000-08:00

Stage hypnosis is the performance of hypnosis in front of an audience for the purposes of entertainment. It is not precise as to why the subject being hypnotized response to the hypnotist’s suggestions while on stage. One reason could be due to the altered state of consciousness (from normal wakeful awareness into alpha state of mind). Another reason is a conspiracy between the hypnotist and the “chosen” audience to deceive the masses. The third reason is most probable - a psychological factor of compliance and peer pressure since the subject is in front of large audience, subconsciously he would choose to co-operate with the hypnotist. Stage hypnosis performances of today is more about entertainment but is also meant to demonstrate the unknown power of our deeper mind.

ABOUT SELF-HYPNOSIS

2009-11-11T19:00:00.000-08:00

Self-hypnosis is known as auto-hypnosis. It is self-induced and makes use of self-suggestion. Self-hypnosis is not complicated and a person does not need to have a certification to do self-hypnosis. The very fact that we are experiencing hypnosis on a daily basis tells us that hypnosis is not something about losing our mind or not being able to control our mind. Thus self-hypnosis is simple and is safe to self-administer once we knew about it and follow the few simple steps. You can awaken yourself easily even in self-hypnosis where there is no one supervising you.

BRIEF DEFINITION OF HYPNOSIS

2009-11-11T18:48:00.000-08:00

Hypnosis is a mental state induced by a hypnotic induction, which comprises of instructions and suggestions by the hypnotist. Hypnosis may be conducted by a hypnotist or even self-administered (which is also known as self-hypnosis). When hypnosis is used for therapeutic purposes, it is known as hypnotherapy (or using hypnosis as a therapy). Hypnosis is actually a wakeful state of focused attention^[and heightened suggestibility. Subject is aware of what is happening and always possess the power to make a choice of whether to follow or not to follow the suggestions made by the hypnotist.