During hypnosis, who s in control the hypnotist or the subject?
My experiences indicate it s the subject who is in control, not the hypnotist. Rather than losing control of consciousness, one becomes very aware as well as focused: able to concentrate in one direction without peripheral distractions. Hypnosis is a technique which allows one to access a state of deep physical relaxation, accompanied by a specifically directed conscious awareness. Through hypnosis you can work with your own automatic response system, the subconscious, to improve habits, change and update inappropriate behaviors, and improve your own self image. Hypnosis can also access the body s pain control system to raise the pain threshold. It is considered to be of great assistance to the creative and problem solving parts of the mind. I feel that hypnosis is really an awareness technique. It s like daydreaming.
