Hypnosis – what’s fact and what’s fiction?

You're reading Hypnosis – what’s fact and what’s fiction?, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles. Hypnosis is a technique that is both widely used and controversial. Many see it as a form of stage entertainment. True hypnosis, however, is very different and has valuable medical and therapeutic benefits, providing effective treatment to a variety of ailments - from anxiety and depression to chronic pain. To help you gain a deeper understanding of hypnosis, let’s look at how it works and unpick some of its misconceptions. What is hypnosis? The British Psychological Society (BPS) defines hypnosis as an interaction between a ‘hypnotist’ and a ‘subject’. Your therapist (hypnotist) will attempt to influence you (subject) by means of suggestions. By giving you instructions, the end goal is to change your feelings, behaviour, thinking or perception. You can also perform self-hypnosis, that is after you have received the proper instructions and training. How does it work? A hypnotist is far removed from the stereotype you see in movies. They are not armed with special powers and won’t put you under their spell and at their complete mercy. In fact, for a hypnotist (or hypnotherapist) putting a person under hypnosis involves training and deep knowledge of psychology and the human psyche in order to develop the special skills needed. Contrary to popular belie...
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