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What Is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is
a trance-like state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person
whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject. Some supposed
hypnotic indicators and subjective changes can be achieved without
relaxation or a lengthy induction by means of simple suggestion or
waking hypnosis, a fact that increases the controversy and
misunderstandings around hypnosis and the hypnotic state.
Does Hypnosis Work?
The question is often asked- Does hypnosis work? Before
that can be determined, hypnosis must be understood. Hypnosis is a
practice that takes a person out of their conscious mind and moves
them into their subconscious mind. Hypnosis works, “by bringing a
subject into a peculiar state of consciousness with reduced peripheral
awareness accompanied by strictly focused attention.”
The word hypnosis was coined by James Braid and means “nervous sleep.”
However it must be noted that hypnosis is not really sleep at all.
What separates the two are alpha brain waves. These brain waves are
very high during hypnosis but are extremely low during sleep. In the
same way, a person who is asleep cannot hear, until they begin to
awake whereas a person undergoing hypnosis is able to hear very well.
Hypnosis differs from sleep, and it also differs from relaxation and
mediation. Meditation has an inner focus whereas hypnosis is geared at
the subject focusing on something outside of himself. Hypnosis is a
very real practice that is used to help people combat any number of
problems including obesity, depression, phobias, and nicotine
addiction.
Other problems it has been known to help include stomach
disorders, skin conditions, recovery from surgery, childbirth, nausea,
impotence and migraine headaches. Delving into the subconscious mind helps
peel back the layers to get to the root of many problems. Once that is
uncovered, a solution for the problem can then be found.
How does hypnosis work? The subject is awake but is placed into a
daydreamlike state and is sitting in a comfortable position. The patient’s
mind becomes approximately 10 times as concentrated and focused as it would
be in a conscious state. At the same time, the body becomes 10 times as calm
and relaxed. The two elements need to come together to allow the patient to
be in their subconscious mind.
Does hypnosis work? According to the American Psychiatric Association and
the American Psychological Association the answer to this is a resounding
yes. Both associations have seen a number of cases where hypnosis has helped
patients to recover from a number of physical and mental problems. The
National Institute of Health points to the fact that pregnant women who have
been hypnotized or who have learned to hypnotize themselves have less
painful deliveries and tend to be in labor for shorter periods of time than
do other women.
Hypnosis is not a formula for success for everyone as some people are
believed to be able to be hypnotized easier than others. However for those
searching for a way to rid them of a bad habit or get rid of a phobia, it is
certainly a safe and reasonable method of treatment to try.
Health care professionals often recommend that hypnosis patients combine
their treatment with other techniques to increase their chances of success.
It is also important to take care of oneself on a regular basis by eating a
healthy diet, getting regular exercise, getting plenty of sleep and keeping
stress to a minimum.
