Hypnosis
18/8/2008
I succesfully hypnotised myself today. I put on a DVD, lay back on the couch, followed the instructions, and soon found myself in a deep, trancelike state.
Hypnosis isn’t like I thought it would be. I had complete control and self-awareness, and could have broken the trance at any time. The best way I can explain: it’s like being asleep, except you’re conscious of being asleep and can choose when you wake up.
My father was a skilled hypnotist, and had talents like putting someone deep under and convincing them that their own purse was too heavy to lift (he told me that he once saw a strong, fit woman struggling and straining to lift a purse that couldn’t have weighed more than 2kg). Also, you can modify your brain and behaviour while under hypnosis, for good or for bad. I must explore the possibilities of this.
It’s great that you are exploring hypnosis. I’m a professional hypnotherapist. There are a lot of misconceptions about hypnosis. Like you say, you are completely aware and in control. For a really good, succinct explanation about what hypnosis is, see the FAQ of my website: http://www.thisishypnotherapy.co.uk/faq.html
Thanks for the comment and the link, man.
I’m no expert in the area but I’m aware that a lot more goes on in our subconscious than we give credit for. It’s great to see that the health community is increasingly turning to hypnotherapy as a solution to problems like weight gain and smoking addiction.
Iam also a professional hypnotherapist,and I agree, and congratulate you on exploring the subject. Please feel free to visit my site, which has a collection of uTube videos concerning the subject.