Hypnosis for Health, Well-being and Self Development

Over the years, hypnotism, hypnotists, hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis have had a lot of 'unfavourable press'; sometimes just the mention of the subject draws scepticism, derision and claims of scam or fraud. In reality, learning how to use self-hypnotic techniques correctly can improve many aspects of one's life – physically as well as mentally. But first, some common myths about hypnosis in general need dispelling.

Five Popular Myths about Hypnosis Over the years, hypnosis has picked up many odd associations from stage hypnotists, the media and superstition. This is a shame, because in reality, hypnosis is probably the single most effective tool for personal change. Hypnosis is a birthright, but it's important to know how to use it so it doesn't use you. Here are some common hypnosis myths: Hypnosis Myth: All hypnosis is the same. Hypnosis comes in different forms, like many things, so there is good, bad and indifferent hypnosis. Most used is 'authoritarian hypnosis' with inducements like "You are getting sleepy" or "Now you are starting to feel confident". Not surprisingly, this type of hypnotic suggestion does not work well with a lot of subjects. Good hypnosis uses subtle psychological principles and advanced communication patterns. It's like the difference between a football coach who thinks you'll perform best if he yells at you, compared with the more elegant style of a great leader who knows that to get the best from his people, he needs to understand motivation, to cajole, encourage and reward. Hypnosis Myth: Subliminal suggestion works. Subliminals are words that you can't hear. Common sense says they shouldn't work, and there's no research proving that they do. Hypnosis Myth: Some people cannot be hypnotized. The only reason you can't be hypnotized is if you are incapable of paying attention due to extremely low IQ or brain damage. That's not to say that every hypnotist can hypnotize you however. The more flexible the hypnotist, the more effective she will be with the largest number of people. Hypnosis Myth: Hypnosis is something weird that other people do to you. If you couldn't go into hypnosis, you wouldn't be able to sleep, to learn, or get nervous through 'negative self hypnosis'. (You know when you imagine things going wrong and it makes you feel anxious? Well that's self hypnosis!). Hypnosis is simply a deliberate utilization of the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) or dream state. We're not giving people medication here – if it wasn't a natural ability, hypnosis wouldn't work! Hypnosis Myth: You lose control under hypnosis. Crazy news stories, stage hypnotists and gossip have created the illusion that you lose control in hypnosis. In fact, when hypnotized, you are relaxed and focused – and able to choose to get up and walk away at any time. You choose to give your attention to the hypnotist, and you can withdraw it at any time. If you have been scared of hypnosis in the past, this has hopefully convinced you to at least give it a try. But remember, make sure what you're getting is the real thing.

However, it is important to be wary of those who make bold claims about their hypnotic cures for diseases like cancer, for instance. They are scam artists usually with no background in psychology or medicine, bringing a healthy, natural and legitimate form of treatment into disrepute.

Qualified professionals don't 'cure' anything; what they or the techniques they teach do is help you control how you behave or manage certain symptoms including pain. A typical hypnotic session might involve a live consultation or by self-hypnosis, listening privately to a recording of the hypnotist's voice, inducing you to think, for example, about one of your favourite places; you will be gently led through learning how to visualise that place when feelings of hurt or anxiety arise.

Research confirms that 'mind-body' techniques can promote well-being and relieve, if not actually cure certain common conditions and ailments. It's also a fact that people have inexplicably recovered from life-threatening incurable diseases (including cancer) – to the amazement of doctors and families. Can 'mind over matter' be that powerful? If it can be, then could self-hypnosis be playing a part?

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Hypnosis Downloads.com is a British professional organisation designing and supplying training and products for self-hypnosis and the administering of hypnotic techniques. See the next page for an extensive list of their current titles and self improvement or development courses. You will be surprised to see how many conditions can be treated by self-hypnosis, for $8.95 or less per title – and all in the privacy of your own home – even in Koh Samui, Thailand (instead of paying $300 per hour in an over-priced clinic spa!) It's at least worth taking a look isn't it?

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Watching this brief video should also help to dispel some of the misconceptions you may have about hypnosis:

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