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When most of the people hear the word “hypnosis”, they will automatically imagine a person waving a pocket clock in order to make another person to act like a chicken, dog or walk like’s zombie or even do action against their will (kill someone, rubbing people).

But the reality is different; hypnosis is a mental state (according to “state theory”) or imaginative role-enactment (according to “non-state theory”), in which the hypnotized person is not in a semi-sleep state but better he is hyper attentive and has absolute free will. This mental state is induced by a procedure known as a hypnotic induction (which is commonly composed of a long series of preliminary instructions and suggestions) or may be self-administered (”self-suggestion” or “autosuggestion”). Braid, the inventor of hypnotism (hypnotism derive from the term “neuro-hypnotism” – nervous sleep), described hypnotism as a state of physical relaxation accompanied and induced by mental concentration (”abstraction”).

In 2005, a new definition of hypnosis, derived from academic psychology (Society for Psychological Hypnosis):

“Hypnosis typically involves an introduction to the procedure during which the subject is told that suggestions for imaginative experiences will be presented. [..]. A hypnotic procedure is used to encourage and evaluate responses to suggestions. When using hypnosis, one person (the subject) is guided by another (the hypnotist) to respond to suggestions for changes in subjective experience, alterations in perception, sensation, emotion, thought or behavior.”

According to Freud, the mind can be divided into two main parts:

* The conscious mind includes everything that we are aware of. This is the aspect of our mental processing that we can think, act and talk about rationally (when you extend your hand in order to retrieve something). A part of this includes our memory, which is not always part of consciousness but can be retrieved easily at any time and brought into our awareness (like a definition). Freud called this ordinary memory the preconscious.

* The unconscious mind is a reservoir of feelings, thoughts, urges, and memories that outside of our conscious awareness. Most of the contents of the unconscious are unacceptable or unpleasant, such as feelings of pain, anxiety, or conflict. According to Freud, the unconscious continues to influence our behavior and experience, even though we are unaware of these underlying influences (just like when you lock a door but later on you are not sure if you locked or not the door, because our unconscious mind told us to get the key and lock the door).

But what happens when we are hypnotized? When we are hypnotized, our conscious mind takes a step back and let our unconscious mind to take over. By that, the hypnotherapist has access and can suggest to our unconscious mind that we don’t like to perform an action, even if when we are awake we love to perform that action (smoke a cigar, drink a cup of coffee, get drugs, etcetera). This procedure is safer more than any other treatment, because if we try to give up to something by taking pills or do other stuff those can lead to harmful effects over our body, but hypnosis only teach our brain to reject them (there is no physical action against our body). And since the changes are made over our unconscious mind, we will remember that we don’t like to perform that action only when we try to perform that action.

Consequently hypnosis is a great therapeutic tool for getting rid of any kind of addiction.

As a fact, we all experienced hypnosis but we never thought of that, when we watch a movie, when we read a book, that is also a kind of hypnosis (self hypnosis).

Because of the fact that the subject is susceptible to suggestion and because the response to suggestion can lead to alteration in perception, emotions and behavior, hypnosis is used as treatment for many phobias, pain sufferance, addiction and many more.

Since AMA (American Medical Association) agreed that hypnosis can be use as an alternate treatment, more and more researches were made. Current research showed that hypnosis is the best treatment for addictions. For example, for a group of smoking addicts, different treatments were applied in order to quit smoking. Here are the results.

With no support only 3% manage to quit without a relapse. Using a substitute for nicotine only 22% did quit smoking. Same percent was able to quit but using medication, or behavioral modifications or single session hypnosis.

Using multiple strategies, 43% quit smoking and didn’t have a relapse. But using multiple sessions of hypnosis 63% quit smoking.

This is only a kind of research conduct. Other research revealed that suggestions given in a hypnotic state, even once, can produce actions in human beings that are the same type of actions that would have resulted from more long-term conditioning and practice (research made by Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London)

When it comes to addiction, every person that has an addiction will act the same way (being drugs, alcohol, sex or game computers). It is proven that hypnosis can alter the way we feel about our addiction. In order to change our lives we have to change our beliefs (which are stored in our unconscious mind), and hypnosis is the best way to change those beliefs.

When we do something we enjoy, our brains start to release chemicals in our body.

That’s why is very easy to become addicted to a substance (caffeine – from coffee, nicotine – from cigarette, pain killers, or worst, drugs), or an activity (work, watching TV, playing computer games). The term video-game addiction encompasses all genres of games, but it is often associated with MMOG’s (Massively Multiplayer Online Games).

According to Dr. Brent Conrad: “Most people can play most games without becoming addicted, just as most adults can drink alcohol on occasion without becoming addicted or gamble from time to time without losing their life savings”. Scientists are discovering with recent research that the genes which people inherit may include “addictive genes”. Those that do get hooked end up with ruined lives.

Further Information

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Hypnotherapy is widely used to treat ailments, as well as emotional and psychological problems. People, who fail in weight loss diets and who are fighting addictions like smoking, often turn to hypnosis as their last resort. However, not everybody feels comfortable at the thought of subjecting themselves to a hypnotherapy treatment, since there are many things to consider before undergoing this unique treatment.

Hypnotherapy treatment has been tested and proven as effective in helping people deal with problems related to their health and personal lives. Hypnosis involves being under the guidance of a hypnotist who works on your subconscious mind. During this treatment, you feel relaxed and your mind becomes more open to what your hypnotist dictates.

If you’re planning to undergo this kind of treatment, you may consider doing the following things:

Look For Competent Hypnotists

As hypnotherapy becomes more popular, other people grab the chance of offering hypnosis even though they are not equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for this treatment to become successful. Beware of these people and look for competent hypnotists who know exactly what to do. They are those who’re not just after your money, but truly understand and sympathise with you. In addition, they must be professionals with extensive background and experience on hypnotherapy and the medical field in general.

Go For Individualised Therapy Programmes

No two individuals are exactly alike. Most hypnotists fail to realise this and simply offer a single therapy programme, which they believe is applicable to all individuals. This is not true. Look for those who offer personalised hypnotherapy treatments, which are designed based on the patient’s specific problem, background, and personality traits. Flexible treatments are your best choice.

Consider Accessibility And Availability

You don’t need to search far and wide since there are many health clinics and professionals who offer hypnotherapy. You can start by searching the yellow pages or even search online. Be practical by choosing one that is nearest you. Hypnotherapy works best if you are physically ready and well rested before the treatment. Availability is another major factor to consider. Choose hypnotists who are ready to offer their services on a daily basis.

Canvass The Cost

With so many hypnotherapy clinics out there, you can get lost in the many things they offer. However, one way to determine which is which, is by knowing the cost of their treatments. Cheap services can be very tempting but don’t sacrifice quality and effectiveness. Make sure you still get your money’s worth by undergoing treatments at a reasonable price from legit hypnotists with a proven track record.

Consider Where The Sessions Will Take Place

It is important to consider the exact location where the therapy will take place. Some patients prefer undergoing hypnosis within their own home, but hypnotherapy conducted in a more comfortable, peaceful, and clean surroundings, promises faster and more effective results in just a few sessions. An area where you can relax and set free all your inhibitions is the most ideal for your treatment.

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Cancer is a cellular disease that is estimated to affect 1 in 3 people throughout the course of their life. Often it is not the cancer itself which causes the most suffering, it is the treatment which typically consists of surgery and radio/chemotherapy. The toll this can have on a person is indeed immense. Thankfully though hypnosis can be a big help.

While hypnosis is not a cure for cancer it can help a great deal with many of the associated problems. It is known to help aid relaxation and sleep, lower anxiety, relieve pain and reduce nausea. This makes hypnosis the best complementary treatment for cancer available.

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There are a lot of conflicting opinions on the soundness of hypnosis as a form of treatment. Nevertheless scientific researchesseem to have concluded that hypnosis is not only a real form of treatment but also highly effective.

It is only natural that ahead of experimenting with an alternative treatment, such as hypnosis, that anyone would demand to be shown proof that it really works. There have been a number of controlled studies over the last several decades and they all seem to arrive at the same conclusion, hypnosis really does work. In this article I will reveal just a couple of the many pieces of research about hypnosis and how they show that hypnosis works.

Before I begin though I would like to explain how hypnosis worksas many people are unaware of this. Individuals who’ve not been in a hypnotic trance often imagine it to be a type of sleep where you can be forced to perform certain actions against your will. This belief is brought about by street hypnosis where the hypnotist “manipulates” their volunteer. The keyword in that last sentence was volunteer. A street hypnotist will request volunteers, and merely by volunteering they’re already agreeing to do whatever the hypnotist asks of them. It’s simple to “hypnotize” a person into acting like a chicken in front of a crowd but if the hypnotist then asked them to murder someone, do you think the volunteer woulddo so? Certainly not since the volunteer is there to enjoy themselves, not commit a serious crime.

Hypnotherapy (therapy from hypnosis) is rather different from stage hypnotism. Prior to a therapeutic hypnosis session starts the hypnotist and the client will talk about the goals of the client and agree on the subjects the session will concentrate on.

It is believed that hypnosis works first by priming the subconscious mind to suggestion. Once the mind is open the hypnotherapist can implant suggestions to assist the client to achieve their goal, whether it be to lose weight, quit smoking or another thing entirely.

By now you should have a strong understanding of how hypnosis works so now I will show the evidence that hypnosis works as a form of treatment.

Hypnosis and Weight Loss

In research to examine the helpfulness of hypnosis on weight loss 109 subjects (who were aged between 17 to 67) completed a behavioral treatment either with or without the addition of hypnosis. The treatment lasted 9 weeks and after follow ups both 8 months and 2 years after the treatment the subjects who used hypnosis showed a long-term weight loss rate much higher than the people who didn’t. It was also found that those who used hypnosis were much better at achieving and maintaining their ideal weight goals.

Journal for Clinical Psychology January 1985 41(1):35-41
Effectiveness of Hypnosis as an Adjunct to Behavioral Weight Management

Hypnosis Effects Can Be Scanned

At Hull University in 2009 scientists found that hypnosis had a noticeable effect on brain patterns when scanned. This means that hypnosis is not only a sop treatment as some sceptics say it to be.

Dr. Michael Heap, a psychologist involved in the study, concluded that hypnosis primes the mind for suggestion. This piece of research shows proof that hypnosis works and also exactly how it works.

Once a mind is primed to suggestion a hypnotist can then help their patron achieve their goals. I have just touched upon a couple of the many pieces of research into hypnosis but they have been many more. There is proof that hypnosis works for pain relief, relieving IBS symptoms, skin problems, improving confidence as well as many other problems.

Maybe the ultimate proof that hypnosis works though is to experience it for yourself as personal accounts also appear to fall on the side of hypnosis working. Even A-List stars such as Drew Barrymore and Ben Affleck have gone on the record as saying hypnosis helped them to quit smoking.

If you’ve ever thought about using hypnosis but not felt sure whether it would work for you, you should now have all the proof you need to use hypnosis with confidence.

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