Hypnosis FAQs
Here is a list of frequently asked questions about hypnosis which should answer most of the basic questions.

What is hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a natural state of mind characterized by an extraordinary state of relaxation (physically, mentally, and emotionally), by a heightened awareness and focus, and by an open responsiveness to suggestion.  Hypnosis is a perfectly normal, natural state of mind that everyone is in every day of their lives.  When you become engrossed in a novel, television program, or daydream, you are in this same state of mind.  Your awareness is highly focused to the exclusion of all else.  This relaxed, highly focused state of mind generates the brainwave state known as alpha.  When you fall asleep at night, alpha is the state of mind you are in right before you fall asleep.  You can also be in a deep state of alpha right after you fall asleep before you drift down into the theta brainwave state--the state of mind where sleep occurs.  Alpha is also the state of mind most associated with hypnosis.

When you relax into an alpha state of mind, the subconscious mind comes to the forefront and the conscious mind takes a backseat.  This is what makes hypnosis so successful.  For the subconscious mind is open to suggestion.  Where the conscious mind is the critical, analytical part of the mind (the doubting Thomas part of the mind--at least at times), the subconscious mind is highly suggestible.  The subconscious never needs sleep and records everything the five senses has awareness of.  It stores all memories and records all your thoughts and feelings (from which your belief systems and patterns of behavior arise).  Your subconscious carries out your habituated patterns of behavior as well as carrying out all the involuntary functions of the body.  So when the subconscious comes to the forefront of the mind during hypnosis, old belief systems and patterns of behavior can be changed and replaced by new, more beneficial belief systems.  But in order for hypnosis to be successful, a powerful desire for change must be present.

How Hypnosis Works

Learn about how to generate an alpha state--the brainwave state required to open the bridge to the powerful subconscious mind--and how you can begin to make powerful changes in your life.

Hypnosis induces a natural state of mind (alpha and sometimes theta) in which a person enters into an extraordinarily relaxed state of being—mentally, physically, and emotionally.  Alpha is the brainwave state of mind associated with beginning hypnosis.  It is a natural state of mind we are in every day.  And it is possible for us to induce the alpha state ourselves—or with the guidance of a hypnotist—whenever we choose.  It is a fairly easy process to learn. 

But before we learn how to induce an alpha state, now is the perfect time to examine the four brainwave states and gain a better understanding of each of them.  There are four brainwave states: beta; alpha; theta; and delta.  Beta is the normal walking around, conscious state; alpha is a relaxed, drowsy state; theta is the light sleep state; and delta is the deep sleep or coma state.  The following explains brainwave states of mind, the characteristics of these states, and how to access them.

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Self Hypnosis - How to Do it Correctly
Gene - Posted on 29 April 2010

By Derek JJ
 

SYMPTOMS

People with panic disorder have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. They can't predict when an attack will occur, and many develop intense anxiety between episodes, worrying when and where the next one will strike. In between times there is a persistent, lingering worry that another attack could come any minute.

When a panic attack strikes, most likely your heart pounds and you may feel sweaty, weak, faint, or dizzy. Your hands may tingle or feel numb, and you might feel flushed or chilled. You may have chest pain or smothering sensations, a sense of unreality, or fear of impending doom or loss of control. You may genuinely believe you're having a heart attack or stroke, losing your mind, or on the verge of death. Attacks can occur any time, even during nondream sleep. While most attacks average a couple of minutes, occasionally they can go on for up to 10 minutes. In rare cases, they may last an hour or more.

Panic disorder strikes between 3 and 6 million Americans, and is twice as common in women as in men. It can appear at any age--in children or in the elderly--but most often it begins in young adults. Not everyone who experiences panic attacks will develop panic disorder-- for example, many people have one attack but never have another. For those who do have panic disorder, though, it's important to seek treatment. Untreated, the disorder can become very disabling.

Panic disorder is often accompanied by other conditions such as depression or alcoholism, and may spawn phobias, which can develop in places or situations where panic attacks have occurred. For example, if a panic attack strikes while you're riding an elevator, you may develop a fear of elevators and perhaps start avoiding them.

Some people's lives become greatly restricted -- they avoid normal, everyday activities such as grocery shopping, driving, or in some cases even leaving the house. Or, they may be able to confront a feared situation only if accompanied by a spouse or other trusted person. Basically, they avoid any situation they fear would make them feel helpless if a panic attack occurs. When people's lives become so restricted by the disorder, as happens in about one-third of all people with panic disorder, the condition is called agoraphobia. A tendency toward panic disorder and agoraphobia runs in families. Nevertheless, early treatment of panic disorder can often stop the progression to agoraphobia.

Right now, 1 percent of all American women -- our sisters, mothers and daughters -- are starving themselves; some literally starving and exercising themselves to death. Eating disorders are becoming an epidemic, especially among our most promising young women. These women and girls, whom we admire and adore, feel a deep sense of inadequacy and ineffectiveness. Anorexia nervosa is a confusing, complex disease that many people know too little about.

Abuse of alcohol or a substance (such as cocaine, nicotine, marijuana, etc.) is generally characterized by a maladaptive pattern of alcohol or substance use leading to significant impairment or distress, as manifested by 1 or more of the following, occurring within a one year period:

• Recurrent substance use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home (e.g., repeated absences or poor work performance related to substance use; substance-related absences, suspensions, or expulsions from school; neglect of children or household)
  
  
• Recurrent alcohol or substance use in situations in which it is physically hazardous (e.g., driving an automobile or operating a machine when impaired by substance use)
  

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 How does hypnosis feel?

Since hypnosis is a natural state of mind, clients are often surprised that they hear every word. Unless one enters a deeper state, or at least a medium state, he or she may not "feel" any different than when relaxing in the favorite easy chair with a good book. One may feel quite mellow, and may feel light (or weightless), or very heavy as if sinking into the chair. If one enters a really deep state, the feeling may be euphoric for some, or almost like being intoxicated without the side effects. In a light state, it is entirely possible for a client to believe that he or she was not hypnotized; so it is important for a Hypnotherapist to know how to competently handle the pre-induction discussion as well as the discussion after hypnosis.

There are certain abilities which are enhanced during the actual hypnotic process itself: (a) the ability to IMAGINE, (b) the ability to REMEMBER, (c) the CREATIVE abilities, and (d) RESPONSIVENESS TO SUGGESTIONS. Naturally, it is this last ability which creates the appeal of hypnosis to some and the fear of hypnosis to others. And before you go experimenting with hypnosis, be advised to seek competent "hands-on" training--or at the very least, invest in a quality Home Study course! Simply reading is not enough if you plan on facilitating hypnosis.

 Does a hypnotized person give up control

Do we give up control of our minds during a movie? When is the last time you got so involved during a movie or TV show that you actually felt emotion? You were literally in a hypnotic trance, although you still have the power to emerge from that state if desired. Your mind may be guided by a movie, TV show, self-hypnosis tape, or Hypnotherapist, but YOU still have the power to resist. Even though there are some people who seem to at least partially give up control of their minds, that is because of misunderstanding who has the power. Certainly one can be TRICKED into believing that he/she has "given up control" in some forms of stage hypnosis or other experiments--but does that make it right? I am part of the NEW ETHICS of hypnotherapy, perpetuating what my mentor taught me to disclose: "ALL HYPNOSIS IS SELF-HYPNOSIS." Once people really understand this fact, they may enter deep states of hypnosis while still retaining the power to resist unwanted suggestions.

I proved this myself several years ago during a profoundly deep trance when the hypnotist suggested that I shave my beard. I brought myself right out of hypnosis and gave her a lecture on ethics that hopefully she will always remember.

What IS hypnosis?

Opinions vary on the exact definition of this natural state of mind. First of all, contrary to what is commonly believed by many, hypnosis is NOT a "sleep" state even though a person in hypnosis may appear to be sleeping. I prefer the way my late mentor, Charles Tebbetts, defined hypnosis, so let me quote his exact words as written in MIRACLES ON DEMAND (which is, unfortunately, no longer in print): "There is no legal definition of hypnosis. Webster's dictionary describes it incorrectly as an artificially induced sleep, but it is actually a natural state of mind and induced normally in everyday living much more often than it is induced artificially. Every time we become engrossed in a novel or a motion picture, we are in a natural hypnotic trance (p. 211-212)."

I totally agree with the theory Charles Tebbetts taught: ALL HYPNOSIS IS SELF-HYPNOSIS, AND THE POWER IS IN THE MIND OF THE PERSON BEING HYPNOTIZED. So, in reality, the Hypnotherapist is more like a guide who facilitates the hypnotic process. Myron Teitelbaum, M.D., author of HYPNOSIS INDUCTION TECHNIQUES, came to the same conclusion--as is evidenced by what he wrote in the last two pages of Chapter 3: "The hypnotist is merely the guide who directs and leads the subject into the trance (page 18)."

The cultural origins of the concept of hypnosis

The creation of a distinct concept of hypnosis owes its existence mostly to a charismatic 18th century healer named Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815).

Mesmer had a deep interest in Paracelsan astrological principles, and the supposed direct influence of heavenly bodies on human health, by means of what were believed by Mesmer and others to be measurable physical forces (as opposed to the subtle forces of later occult doctrines interpreting Mesmerism).

Hypnosis

Hypnosis techniques are scientific and effective techniques that induce trance states to realize human potential.  By far and away, hypnosis can produce desired changes faster than any other method available. Hypnotic Induction produces a trance state which by-passes our normal block to suggestion.

How to do a Mental Status Exam

Back to Class Page The Mental Status Exam is the basis for understanding the client's presentation and beginning to conceptualize their functioning into a diagnosis.

At first all this might seem overwhelming and time consuming, but really it's not that bad to do. It can generally be done in a few minutes when you need to do specific things, and the vast majority of this you can get from interviewing and simply watching the client carefully.

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作者：話題   |   更新日期：2010/02/01

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