Hypnosis - A Programming Tool of Mind
Word HYPNOSIS has come from Greek language which means sleep'
, but Hypnosis is not sleeping. Hypnosis is an Altered State of Consciousness. It is a sleep like state of mind in which mind becomes more receptive of suggestions given to it. In this state the mind holds back its' critical and analytical tendencies and reality testing, permitting a receptivity and acceptance of suggestions, images and thoughts which are gently offered by the therapist. This results in skill acquisition in controlling or inhibiting emotional challenges, unwanted behaviors, discomfort, facilitating tissue healing, achieving pain relief and insight.
Hypnosis is a state of mind characterized by an extreme concentration of attention. This happens naturally, and on a fairly regular basis in our daily lives. The feeling of hypnosis has been described as a deep daydream, sometimes a staring off into space, or other telltale sign that the person is involved more in an inner reality, than what is going on around her or him.
In 1958 hypnosis was recognized by the American Medical Association as a legitimate, safe approach to medical and psychological problems. Today more people recognize that the mind and body interact. Mind and body are integrated parts of a whole being; a change in one part affects the other.
A person in hypnosis does not lose control. Whereas the word sleep is sometimes used to describe the trance state, the subject is far from being asleep. A person in hypnosis is aware of his surroundings in a detached sort of way and is more receptive to acceptable suggestions.
Such extreme concentration opens the mind to what are called suggestions, ideas that may be planted directly into a person's thinking. These ideas can help change or control behaviors, emotions and health.
In Hypnosis, the hypnotherapist uses words to help you enter the hypnotic trance. You may be guided to relax your breathing and to notice or feel different sensations such as relaxation, lightness or heaviness, and visualize particular images such as a staircase. Suggestibility may result. At this stage, the hypnotherapist suggests new ideas to you which are consistent with your goals. New ideas may include symptomatic improvement, acquiring control over your body, acquiring insight, acquiring emotional control, acquiring a new perspective and new solutions. Your conscious mind, which usually analyzes and critiques information, is temporarily on hold. Your subconscious mind can absorb and accept these new ideas without any hesitation, which then may become implanted into your thoughts.
Hypnosis ends when the hypnotherapist guides you back to your regular state. You will be able to remember everything. Suggestions and visualizations may be formulated in advance along with your input.
Ninety percent of the population have the capacity to be hypnotized and 15-20% are born with an exceptional capacity. Regardless of your talent or capacity for hypnosis, a good hypnotherapist can help you attain this state if you are highly motivated.
Everyone experiences hypnosis in a unique way. Some individuals feel relaxed, refreshed, or groggy, or distanced from the immediate environment. Some people even report feeling quite ordinary. You will know if hypnosis "took" from your success in reaching your goal. The length of treatment and lasting effects of hypnosis may depend on the following factors: motivation,
hopefulness, rapport with the hypnotherapist, skill of the hypnotherapist, and the severity and duration of the presenting problem.
You always remain in control throughout the hypnosis session. Any suggestion that is not consistent with your values or goals will be rejected by your mind. You retain the ability to return to your regular state at any time. You will be able to hear, move and speak while in hypnotic trance.
Hypnosis modifies the way your brain interprets experiences. It can change your feelings, your thoughts, your perceptions and your behaviors. MRI and PET scans have been used by scientists to visualize the metabolic and chemical activity of the different parts of the brain and how they change during a hypnotic trance. In the 1970's, Scientists discovered that during hypnosis there is a shift in activity from the left to the right hemisphere.
The left hemisphere is associated with logical thinking and the conscious mind, and the right hemisphere is associated with creative imagination and the subconscious mind. Hypnosis involves the left side of the brain switching off and the right side of the brain being allowed to take over. So that you can programme your mind and get rid of unwanted habits.
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