Fixing it with Hypnosis There are many fears and misunderstandings about
use of hypnosis and hypnotherapy, and myths and mystery that surround it are totally undeserved. This page will help you to understand enormous life-enhancing potential of this ancient therapy.
It is used on a daily basis in literally millions of therapists offices around world, working with all sorts of 'human conditions', including:
- Personal matters - Emotional difficulties - Psychological problems - Many Physical problems - Performance enhancement - Sporting improvement - Habit control - Weight control - Sleeping difficulties - Relationship problems
Hypnosis and hypnotherapy has been around for probably more than 5000 years; it is now being recognised as a safe and effective tool to assist with a great many issues - in fact, is has been accepted by British Medical Association as a valuable treatment methodology since 1955.
I am often asked how safe it is - well, I have conducted over 24,000 sessions in my career so far and have taught self hypnosis to hundreds of people. Nobody has complained yet... While it's certainly not a 'once size fits all' type of therapy, it can help with a huge number of problems.
You can attend a practitioners office, or you can learn to hypnotise yourself - either way it's totally safe. We'll have a look at both methods - self hypnosis first.
Self Hypnosis Self hypnosis is used on a daily basis by sportsmen and musicians, business people and artists, housewives, policemen, engineers, shop assistants... in fact it's used by millions of people from all walks of life all over globe!
Let's dispel a few of anxieties that some visitors might have... following 'rules' are applicable to all types of hypnosis:
- You cannot 'get stuck' - this is quite impossible - You do not become unconscious or go to sleep - You know what's happening at all times - You can exit state whenever you wish to - You cannot 'lose your mind' - It is not connected in any shape or form with occult - There is no such thing as a 'hypnotised feeling' - It is actually a totally natural state which we all go into several times a day - It is very similar to meditation or relaxation techniques - IT IS COMPLETELY SAFE!
Getting into a state of self-hypnosis is a specific skill and as with all skills, some people are better at it than others. It is fair to say, though, that almost everybody can benefit from learning how to use it. Among other things, you can help yourself to:
- Lose weight - Quit smoking - Improve sporting and other performance - Increase concentration and recall - Improve confidence and self-confidence - Work with motivation issues
As mentioned earlier, it is a specific skill and one which needs to be learned. There are many books on subject and there are also free lessons available from some websites on subject.
Professional Hypnosis Although self hypnosis can sometimes be effective, it is fair to say that one-to-one sessions with a professional therapist will almost always provide better results. Although some people feel nervous about taking this step, it is an astonishingly relaxing experience for most - one of 'side effects' is often a dramatic lowering of stress levels.
