“Hypnosis, also called hypnotherapy, is considered a ‘trance-like state’ where an individual has increased attention and is more prone to suggestibility. Contrary to popular belief, the person isn’t simply asleep. Rather, they are very attentive to the therapist performing this technique.
While the mind continues to remain a bit of a mystery, we do know that the power of suggestion is, well, powerful. In fact, what you repeat to your mind is usually what your reality becomes.
Thus, the idea of hypnotherapy is that the therapist can offer suggestions to the mind in a state where the person is more relaxed and more likely to consider such suggestions (meaning their fears and limiting beliefs don’t get in the way as much!).
In other words, hypnosis forces you to look at a problem on a deeper level, without the distractions that our ultra-alert and conscious mind tends to show us.
And maybe you’re thinking, ‘Whoa, hold on, I’ve seen the videos where hypnotists get people up on stage and dancing like chickens.’
There’s actually a fairly logical explanation for this!
First off, the people that are more likely to follow these suggestions are more likely to volunteer themselves to get up on stage. Second, if you’re willing to get up on stage, you probably are okay with exposing yourself to some ridicule or attention. While it’s also a little more complex than this, hopefully, now you have some kind of explanation for understanding hypnosis.
In reality, hypnosis, when used in a therapeutic setting, is very beneficial, including for anxiety and depression. For instance, when using hypnosis for social anxiety, maybe your therapist will suggest you practice taking a few deep breaths before speaking publicly or maybe they will help you use visualization and imagery to relax.”
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