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Informative Essay On Hypnosis

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What is hypnosis?

Hypnosis has a storied past that dates back over 200 years. It was originally created by Franz Anton Mesmer, but the name was not coined until 1843. This mental state is something that you normally experience when daydreaming or when you lose track of time while driving. It is similar to your mental state when you are completely absorbed by a television show, book or sporting event. During hypnosis, your brain waves change so that you are alert, but relaxed enough to accept suggestions.

How is someone put under hypnosis?

This mental state is normally initiated through relaxation, visualization and imagery. A soothing voice guides you through the process. At times, your eyelids may flutter or you may feel a sense of lightness. Other …show more content…

Despite movies to the contrary, you cannot be forced to do something against your will during hypnosis. Hypnosis can only enhance your capabilities to do what you already want to. If you are told in hypnosis to do something completely contrary to your beliefs, you would not do it. For example, you could not be hypnotized to rob a bank unless you were already willing to do that.

What types of results are possible?

There are numerous studies about the result possible through hypnosis. Since we are bound by law not to offer therapeutic services, we use hypnosis to encourage positive thinking and increase your ability for self-hypnosis. We do not make any claims that our services are mental, medical or behavioral treatments, although there is significant research available that shows health and mental benefits from hypnosis.

How can hypnosis be helpful?

Hypnosis can help you for any time you have a fear, motivation issue, stress management problem or similar purpose that you need help with. People commonly use hypnosis for topics like weight loss, phobias, pain management, confidence, sports performance, insomnia, child birth or smoking

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