Hypnosis
Hypnosis is a term used quite often, but
very rarely explained. Most often, it’s found in cinema or television
providing comedic value, or an explanation behind an individual’s
action(s). The reality behind Hypnosis, however, is far more complex.
What Is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis can be defined using two key
terms – “Trance” in which the subject is brought into a completely
focused state, and “Suggestion” where an individual becomes more open to
suggestions and instructions.
In the “Trance” state an individual’s
attention is trained upon a focus, which can be the Hypnotist’s Voice,
the ever cliché swinging pocket-watch, or a simulation of nature
sounds. The subject is then given a series of instructions, which are
thought to assist them into entering the “Trance” state. This state
is considered by some scientific sources as an altered state of
consciousness in which an individual’s perceptions of reality are
“warped” or “distorted,” but this is widely debated.
Hypnosis And Suggestion
“Suggestion” is the most commonly
thought of aspect of Hypnosis. Suggestions are typically used to
instruct an individual to complete an action, or series of actions, or a
change in thought, while within the “Trance” state. The suggested
actions/results can vary widely. A “When I do this, you will do this”
trigger-response (which can take place during Hypnosis or afterward), a
sensation changing suggestion (a limb tingling or feeling weightless),
to a memory altering suggestion.
The most agreed upon aspect of Hypnosis
is that acts, the result of suggestions, carried out while under
Hypnosis are described as involuntary. This does not imply a forced
action or any form of coercion on the part of the subject, but simply a
sense of the action taking place automatically, effortlessly, or
naturally. It is important to note that Hypnotic Suggestion is not a
form of mind control, and this is agreed upon by the majority of
scientific sources.
What Can Hypnosis Be Used For?
Hypnosis has been shown to have several
different real world applications. One of the most famous ways uses of
Hypnosis, or “Hypnotherapy” if used to assist with a problem, is to help
individuals stop smoking. This is usually achieved by using Hypnosis
to assist the subject in associating smoking with an unpleasant smell,
or sensation. Hypnosis has been reliably shown to assist individuals in
quitting smoking up to doubling their chances of abstaining for several
months after the therapy.
Hypnosis For Pain Management
Hypnosis has also been used as an
alternative, or additive, source of pain management for surgeries and
other procedures. The research on Hypnosis as a pain management tool
has shown that individuals undergoing surgery and using Hypnosis remain
pain free longer than individuals using standard pain management
techniques.
Try Hypnosis Today
Hypnosis is a tool with many practical
applications within many different fields. It’s often thought of with
distrust, or cynicism, but the research shows that it is anything but,
just, a laughing matter.
Ian Smith (Distinction) D.Hyp T.F.T M.U.F.H M.A.A.H U.K.C.H.O N.R.H C.I.S.H
Quays Clinic of Hypnotherapy in North Shields
Telephone: 0774 3353367.
