Hypnosis is a dance of the mind, a delicate interplay between consciousness and suggestion, where the ordinary boundaries of awareness blur and the subconscious takes centre stage. It’s like stepping into a kingdom where the echoes of the waking world mingle with the whispers of dreams, inviting you to start on a journey of profound introspection and transformation.
This blog post tells you all about: How hypnotherapy works? How does it brace your mind to face hurtful events? And if it has any risks?
Studies show that people who took hypnotherapy for weight loss… lost weight around 12 to 15 pounds.
Hypnosis is a treatment method. It is a trance-like state that increases your focus and concentration. It opens your subconscious mind to positive suggestions. Hypnosis uses this half asleep state to change your negative thoughts, behaviours, and perceptions.
Hypnosis works by tapping into the subconscious mind. It stores our habits, beliefs, and automatic behaviours. Unlike the conscious mind (logical and analytical) your subconscious mind is more receptive to suggestions.
You can bypass your conscious mind’s critical faculties during hypnosis. This allows you to communicate directly with the subconscious. This is where you can reprogramme deep-seated patterns.
You can trace hypnosis all the way back to the ancient civilisations. However, its true potential as a treatment method came out in the 18th and 19th centuries.
James Braid and Hypnotherapy: James Braid, a Scottish surgeon, gave the term “hypnosis” based on the Greek word “hypnos,” (meaning: sleep) in the early 19th century. Braid said that hypnosis was an in-between state of mind where it became more attentive and accepted suggestions… not fully asleep, not fully awake. He also introduced the idea of using hypnosis for treatment.
There are many misunderstandings about hypnosis. Mostly, they are because of how the movies have shown it. However, it is not like what you see in the films at all! In reality, it is just a state of mind. Anyone can go through it… along with a skilled hypnotherapist. Here are some popular myths we will bust in this post:
Mind Control: Hypnosis cannot control or manipulate someone’s mind against their will…something people believe very easily. You know everything that happens during your sessions. Your mind can reject suggestions that go against your values or beliefs.
Revealing Secrets: Hypnosis is not a truth serum. True, your mind will be more open to suggestions in hypnosis. However, you will control what you say or don’t say. You just don’t answer anything you don’t want to answer. We emphasise: You don’t lose your will! Hypnosis sessions are confidential and non-judgmental.
Dangerous or Harmful: Whatever you saw in the movies or read in the novels… that it can make you forget things or make you go insane… is not true in a million worlds. Why? Because hypnosis is generally safe if you practise it under the supervision of trained hypnotherapists.
Only for the Weak-Minded: If you are taking hypnosis sessions, it doesn’t mean that you are weak or gullible. Far from it! Research suggests that individuals with higher intelligence and strong concentration abilities may respond better to hypnosis. It is a tool that can benefit anyone who wants to use it.
Instant and Permanent Fixes: Hypnosis is not a magical cure that will solve all your issues immediately. You may need multiple sessions to get results… just like any other therapy.
Also, different people might take different periods of time. Actually, it mostly depends on how willing you are to make it work. Again, just like any other therapy.
Hypnosis is a wholesome approach. It addresses both the mental and physical symptoms of anxiety to promote your well-being.
It helps you achieve a balanced state of health by focusing on the mind-body connection.
It can help you manage anxiety, phobias, addiction, and more disorders. It uses your subconscious mind to recognise and resolve negative thoughts and behaviours.
Facilitating deep relaxation: Hypnosis helps you to relax. It can help you get rid of stress, tension, and anxiety.
Increasing suggestibility: Hypnosis increases your acceptance to positive suggestions. It helps you adopt new behaviours or beliefs easily.
Targeting subconscious patterns: It can help you to recognise and resolve hidden thoughts, emotions, and behaviours… by reaching into your subconscious mind.
Overcoming phobias and fears: Hypnotherapy methods can help you to manage your irrational fears and phobias… by reprogramming your subconscious reactions to triggers.
Supporting habit control: Hypnosis can assist in breaking unwanted habits or addictions such as smoking, overeating, nail-biting, or substance abuse.
Resolving trauma: It can allow you to rethink and resolve your past traumas… by helping you reach your hidden memories and changing your POV about them.
Encouraging self-exploration and personal growth: Hypnosis can help you if you want to better your inner thoughts, beliefs, and wants. This can make you more self-aware and a better person in general.
Hypnosis can have its own risks just like any other treatment method:
Some people might feel detached from themselves or their surroundings after hypnosis sessions. It is called Depersonalisation or Derealisation.
You might find out intense emotions or unresolved issues that you may not be prepared to face.
People who have schizophrenia or dissociative disorders may have negative effects of hypnosis, i.e. worsening of symptoms or disorientation.
In rare cases, hypnosis might cause some people to develop false or distorted memories if they are too accepting of suggestions. It happens extremely rarely, though.
Some people might refuse to go for other treatment methods, i.e. self-care or counselling. They might want hypnosis to solve all their problems… which is not possible. It is usually used as a part of a whole treatment program. You may not get good results if you don’t follow the program.
Choosing a qualified and experienced therapist who adheres to ethical standards and practices is essential when seeking hypnotherapy. You can discuss what you exactly want to happen with your therapist…before your session. Also, you must prepare yourself for hypnotherapy mentally and emotionally.
We can help you better your future by making your mind stronger at Make It Happen Hypnotherapy (MIHH). Make a decision to change TODAY and find out your full potential with hypnotherapy.
Hypnosis is a safe and wholesome treatment method that helps you resolve your hidden traumas. You can revisit and change your built-in responses in hurtful situations by reaching out to your subconscious mind. You can use this treatment method to change your life for the better.
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Our Clinical Hypnotherapists will guide you into a state of trance similar to daydreaming. By working with your subconscious mind, we will find out the underlying causes of your emotional suffering, and establish desired outcomes for you. To achieve this, we will use various techniques like Inner Child Therapy, Regression, Parts Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Rewind Technique, and more.
