How does hypnosis work?
Probably Not As You Think… Read what hypnosis REALLY is, and how it can help you accomplish your goals How does hypnosis work? Probably not as you think or expect. Many of the misconceptions people have about what hypnosis is or what happens during hypnosis are result of it being portrayed unfairly by Hollywood and television. Most people think of the evil hypnotist waving the gold watch or pendulum in front of a person who is then under the complete control of the hypnotist. Nothing could be more ridiculous or further from the truth of how does hypnosis work! In order to answer the question, how does hypnosis work, below are the top ten misconceptions that people have regarding hypnosis and hypnotic techniques: False Fear and Hypnosis Misconception #1: Hypnosis is sleep or loss of consciousness. How does Hypnosis Work? Truth: Hypnosis is not sleep. Many people think that while doing hypnosis, they will go into in a state of sleep like when they go to bed. Not true. Hypnosis is merel
Though scientists cannot agree on precisely how hypnosis works within the brain and its altered state, there are certain things that have been observed as patients fall into hypnosis. It is commonly believed that the state of consciousness is altered in hypnosis so that the left side of the brain — that side responsible for analysis, judgment, and synthesis — is shut down, and the right side of the brain — the non-analytical side — is made to be more attentive. The subconscious mind is awake and accessible, while the conscious control of the mind is subdued. As the subconscious part of the mind is rooted much deeper, it is more instinctual than the conscious part, yet presents enormous opportunity for the patient to alter his or her physical and behavioral state. For example, if a person consciously desired to overcome a fear of heights, they may have tried every conscious effort that they can to try to overcome it, and yet still fail because of the terror that remains on the subco
Our minds work on two levels: the conscious and the unconscious. We make decisions, think, and act with our conscious mind. In the everyday waking state, the conscious mind filters and edits processed information passing from the conscious mind to the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind controls our habits. In the altered state known as hypnosis, we can allow the conscious judgmental mind to be bypassed, communicating directly with the subconscious, so that beliefs, habits and behaviors can be modified according to the wishes and desires of the client. This is why it is so quick and easy to change habits of a lifetime with hypnosis.
• Our minds work on two levels – the conscious and the subconscious (or inner-conscious mind). We make decisions, think and act with our conscious (logical) mind. The subconscious mind controls our habits. Sometimes, we want to change something but find it difficult. Quite often this is because the conscious and the inner-conscious mind minds do not agree – it can seem like you are having an argument with your self. For example you may find your self thinking “I don’t want that biscuit, yes I do, no I don’t”. “I don’t want a cigarette, yes I do, no I don’t , have one, don’t have one”. “I don’t know why I do this, I don’t want to”. “A part of me wants to change, but another part of me doesn’t seem to want to”these are all examples of disagreements between the two parts of the mind. In hypnosis we can communicate directly with the unconscious mind – without logical thought getting in the way. We can change the unconscious part of the mind so that the two parts of the mind agree. That mea
The hypnotic state automatically occurs anytime a person becomes deeply relaxed or highly focused. Hypnosis can occur when a person spaces out while driving a car, while reading a good book, or when watching an exciting film. A professional hypnotherapist can prompt and regulate the hypnotic state in individuals and help facilitate desired changes through the use of properly worded hypnosis suggestions.
