NLP: What is Self-Hypnosis?
Hypnosis is a process that increases communication between your mind and body. In hypnosis your mind goes into a trance, a daydream-like state.
You become more focused and open to suggestion. There is no truth to the popular myth that hypnosis causes you to lose control.
On the contrary, the opposite is true. Hypnosis can help you gain control over a specific condition. You can do hypnosis by yourself or with the help of books, video/DVDs, audiotapes or a trained therapist.
But hypnosis cannot be done without your cooperation. Thus, all hypnosis is self-hypnosis.
The Benefits of Self-Hypnosis: · You can change your belief by replacing it with a new beneficial one
· You can use it to reinforce past sessions whenever you feel the need · You retains total control over the change-work process
· With practice, you can quickly master the technique allowing you to bring about any new desired changes easily into your life You can learn to use self-hypnosis to help relieve symptoms of stress & illness, pain, addiction to drugs, alcohol, food and smoking.
How can self-hypnosis help? Focusing your attention during hypnosis allows you to use the close connection between your mind and body for a specific goal.
Other include: · pain relief· healing from an injury· removing growths such as warts· overcoming anxiety before flying· changing habits· relaxing the smooth muscle of the intestines for more comfortable digestion· reducing nausea from chemotherapy· improving outcomes from surgery
What is involved in self-hypnosis?
First of all, you must be specific about the change-work you which to engage in Then, you need to have a technique through which you induce a self-imposed trance
While in this trance-like condition, you need to focus on the specific goal you want addressed and on the outcome you want Finally, you’ll need to exit out the trance. Things You’ll Need for Self Hypnosis
- Wear comfortable, lose clothing
- Chose a comfortable place to sit or lie down
- Keep lighting subdued
- Comfortable room temperature
· A quiet environment where you will not be disturbed for at least half an hour You may like to use a CD to help you gain the trance state. Caution
- If you have a condition that requires medical attention, speak with your medical professional before embarking on self-hypnosis. It is not an alternative to your doctor’s advice
- Self-hypnosis does not address all issues. If you do not get the desired result, you need professional help
- Rise slowly when ending the session. Getting up too quickly could cause dizziness. (This has nothing to do with hypnosis, but with the mechanics of being horizontal for a while)
- Never stop taking medication without speaking to your doctor
- DO NOT try to uncover old memories using self-hypnosis. This area must be left to a professional
