Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 How is this done? Can you outline the steps for us? If it works, it can be used for a multitude of problems. For example, I have trouble sleeping at times and perhaps self-hypnosis could help.......... I think it's true that most overeating is emotional. > I thus have been experimenting with self-hypnosis for reducing my > psychological appetite for food. Unfortunately, I can't say that it has done > diddly for me, and wonder if I'm just one of those folks who isn't > particularly hypnotizable. Before abandoning this experiment, however, I'd > like to know if anyone out there has tried similar experiments with hypnosis, > and with what degree of success? > > Hugs > Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 Francesca asks, "How is this done? Can you outline the steps for us?" Yes, but I'd rather suggest that you find a library book on it. I don't think it's something you would want to try without having a full understanding of it, which I don't feel qualified to give. There's an induction phase during which you relax physically, allowing your body to feel warmer and heavier. Typically you do some counting tricks combined with relaxing viusalization during this process. If I'm having trouble getting to sleep, this seems to work just great for me. The induction is followed by a suggestion phase (if you're still awake...lol!!!) One problem I'm having is in wording the suggestions exactly the way I want them. My perfectionistic tendencies seem to be inhibiting me. Once I've gone through the induction phase, I tend to lie there rewording my suggestion in my head a hundred different ways. I wonder if this is a form of resistance. I'm convinced that there IS a hypnotic state that is easily achieved. I'm NOT convinced that we are any more gullible to suggestions while in that condition than when we are going about our daily business. I truly wonder what sparks the power of belief in our magical, mysterious little brains. I've never been able to force myself to believe anything. I just believe...or I DON'T. This seems to be especially true of the types of belief we seek to change through hypnosis, such as our essential attitudes about food (or smoking, or whatever.) Typical hypnotic suggestions might be, "You no longer enjoy the taste of (insert your favorite junk food here.) Jelly donuts (or whatever) have become repulsive to you." Yeah right! Who are we kidding here? Some hypnotists say to reword the suggestions in more positive terms. "When you want to eat, broccoli sprouts really do it for you!" Unfortunately, I've not found either approach to be especially helpful. Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 Yes, I have tried hypnosis quite a bit (though not yet for CRON issues). Whether it works .... well ... you are supposed to do it many times in general before it takes effect (one session is usually not enough) and frankly it is hard to tell if it is doing any good. The changes are supposeded to be *subtle* you see. They are not supposed to be wham bam - an entire remake of your personality. So .... As for the scientific basis of hypnosis - I think the evidence is there - but I haven't researched it intensly and could be wrong. I'll leave that discussion to whoever else wishes to chime in .. > There's an induction phase during which you relax physically, allowing your body to feel warmer and heavier. Typically you do some counting tricks combined with relaxing viusalization during this process. If I'm having trouble getting to sleep, this seems to work just great for me. The induction is followed by a suggestion phase (if you're still awake...lol!!!) Yes if you are physically tired it will put you to sleep. > One problem I'm having is in wording the suggestions exactly the way I want them. My perfectionistic tendencies seem to be inhibiting me. > Once I've gone through the induction phase, I tend to lie there rewording my suggestion in my head a hundred different ways. I wonder if this is a form of resistance. Try rewording and editing them on a piece of paper as much as you want before doing hypnosis. Then begin the hypnotic indunction. > I'm convinced that there IS a hypnotic state that is easily achieved. Yes, supposedly ... and then there are those who supposedly can overcome feelings of physical pain (even childbirth!!) through hypnosis. They are rare though and I doubt I would be one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 I'm sure it works for some people. I was on another list and a woman was telling us she had a pain free birth due to self-hypnosis. Tracey While stranded in an airport not too long ago, I purchased "The Idiot's Guide to Hypnosis." Like most of the Idiot's and Dummie's guides, it's pretty straightforward and upfront. (Low woo-woo factor.) I've been hypnotized before by a professional, to no effect, many years ago when I was still trying to quit smoking. Nevertheless, I thought I'd give this book a chance and try my hand at self-hypnosis for reducing emotional food cravings, or in general terms, the desire for food when not hungry. Given my prior experience, and having read the Scientific American article awhile back on hypnosis, I was pretty skeptical. I thus have been experimenting with self-hypnosis for reducing my psychological appetite for food. Unfortunately, I can't say that it has done diddly for me, and wonder if I'm just one of those folks who isn't particularly hypnotizable. Before abandoning this experiment, however, I'd like to know if anyone out there has tried similar experiments with hypnosis, and with what degree of success? Hugs Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2002 Report Share Posted October 10, 2002 Ye-e-e-e-ars ago, 1948-9, I was part of a group of high school students who participated in a demonstration of hypnosis at a meeting of doctors from a pharmaceutical company. The situation was to demonstrate the ease of subjects to go into a hypnotic state; suggestions of any behavioral change were not made. The crackling of a sheet 'cellophane' in the hand, we were told, was bacon frying; I swear I could smell it! There were other benign and nonsensical suggestions that I'm not so sure we didn't do 'to play along' with the presenter. One thing I do know, I had a sense of well being and rest after the period we were in the hypnotic state. That I found interesting and so have used the 'hypnotic' state for a kind of renewal of energy when I don't have time for full sleep. It usually lasts about 15 minutes or so. Just by staring quietly at one focal point will usually bring about that drowsy, drop-out state for me. Ruth From: " Suzanne Cart " <massuz@...> Reply- Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 10:57:51 -0700 " CR Support Group " < > Subject: [ ] Hypnosis Francesca asks, " How is this done? Can you outline the steps for us? " Yes, but I'd rather suggest that you find a library book on it. I don't think it's something you would want to try without having a full understanding of it, which I don't feel qualified to give. There's an induction phase during which you relax physically, allowing your body to feel warmer and heavier. Typically you do some counting tricks combined with relaxing viusalization during this process. If I'm having trouble getting to sleep, this seems to work just great for me. The induction is followed by a suggestion phase (if you're still awake...lol!!!) One problem I'm having is in wording the suggestions exactly the way I want them. My perfectionistic tendencies seem to be inhibiting me. Once I've gone through the induction phase, I tend to lie there rewording my suggestion in my head a hundred different ways. I wonder if this is a form of resistance. I'm convinced that there IS a hypnotic state that is easily achieved. I'm NOT convinced that we are any more gullible to suggestions while in that condition than when we are going about our daily business. I truly wonder what sparks the power of belief in our magical, mysterious little brains. I've never been able to force myself to believe anything. I just believe...or I DON'T. This seems to be especially true of the types of belief we seek to change through hypnosis, such as our essential attitudes about food (or smoking, or whatever.) Typical hypnotic suggestions might be, " You no longer enjoy the taste of (insert your favorite junk food here.) Jelly donuts (or whatever) have become repulsive to you. " Yeah right! Who are we kidding here? Some hypnotists say to reword the suggestions in more positive terms. " When you want to eat, broccoli sprouts really do it for you! " Unfortunately, I've not found either approach to be especially helpful. Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Glad to hear it's done so much for you Ann ! Want to come work as my agent ? )) Fiona Hypnosis > I just read a message about hypnosis and I know one of us is a > hypnotherapist (Fiona?) I can never keep track of you all, even > though you've helped so much! > > In reading many messages I can see that we are all spending a large > amount of money trying to get better, so I wanted to put a plug in > for hypnosis. My hypnotherapist charges $85.00 a session, which is > expensive I know, but so are all of the things we try. For me, > hypnosis is absolutely wonderful and works very well. To give you an > idea, before my surgery I had one session just on the surgery and not > being nervous and optimal blood supply for the surgery. I had a lift > and was concerned about skin tissue loss etc. Well the PS said that > I bled the least of any patient that he has EVER attended in all of > his years of sugery. Then when he put those " flaps " down to stich, > plenty of blood supply for the tissues. Just wanted to share how > powerful it can be because we are all looking for any possible way to > get better. Also, hypnotherapy has helped me with sleeping at night > (huge bonus for healing), weight loss, no sugar cravings, and I > stopped putting any salt on my food. If you knew me you would know > that is was a miracle. > > Sorry for the long post... > > Ann > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 > Just wondering, does hypnosis work for everyone? I've > attended several entertainment hypnosis shows, and > found out that I can NOT be hypnotized! > Patty Patty, there is a world of difference between stage hypnosis and clinical hypnosis. The only people unable to be hypnotised are folks who function at a subnormal intelligence level, which is definitetely not the case with you !!! We all put ourselves into altered states of consciousness many times daily when driving, reading a book, watching TV......and merrily yank ourselves back to reality when the phone rings......ever driven somehwere only to arrive and could not remember whether you actually stopped at the intersection ? That's because your sub-conscious mind took care of the driving while you conscious mind made a mental list of stuff you have to pick up at the store on your way home......) Even whilst reading this, you are in mild hypnosis. Your heart doesn't stop beating just because you're so entranced by my e-mail....at least I HOPE it doesn't !!! Learning self-hypnosis is invaluable, and not at all difficult to do. Hope this helps, Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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