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What Is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a state of mind characterised by an extreme concentration of attention. This is a focused use of our minds that happens naturally, and on a fairly regular basis in our daily lives. Hypnosis may be described as a deep daydream, sometimes a staring off into space, or other telltale sign that the person is involved more in an inner reality, than what is going on around them.

This extreme concentration opens the mind to what are called suggestions, ideas that may be planted directly into the thinking of the individual. If the hypnotic state of mind is acheived in a planned, controlled manner, then the hypnosis suggestions may be planned as well, and can be of great benefit. Whatever ideas the person wishes to possess are the perfect suggestions to make during hypnosis. These ideas can pertain to any outcome the person desires and, if it is really a wished for idea, will set the person's mind in that direction.

People are constantly setting their thoughts in one direction or another, usually based on what they have learned from personal life experiences. However, we don't always learn the best lessons from these experiences, often tainted by mistaken information, incorrect assumptions, youthful misunderstanding, etc. To correct these mislearned ideas, takes new, more productive experiences. Hypnosis provides this new experience, giving us a chance to learn and live by better ways of thinking.

A planned hypnotic state of concentrated attention may be acheived in different ways. Some use fixing the gaze on a single spot, or candle flame. Sounds, or music have been used to induce hypnosis. Even persistent pressure applied to a single part of the body has been used to induce hypnosis. The modern method of hypnosis, preferred by many professionals, is the use of descriptive imagery to bring about a powerful concentration on the inner senses.

However, not all hypnosis is equally effective. Many people report that they are uncomfortable being given instructions by a hypnotist. They find it difficult to relax, are suspicious about the suggestions coming next, cannot focus on the imagery, etc. Although hypnosis is generally thought of as one person hypnotizing another person, the hypnotist may relinquish some of the power to help overcome such obstacles. It has been shown that people respond to the hypnosis wording that holds the most meaning for them. One particular method of hypnosis, Rational Suggestion Therapy, contends that encouraging the person to choose the imagery and suggestions that comprise the hypnosis, is the most efficient means to acheiving a high degree of receptivity. The more the person can control the language choices of the hypnosis, the more likely she or he will have a successful experience. To this end, a new hypnosis approach has been developed which totally eliminates the hypnotist from the equation. At the HypnoSoft website, it is the person who will ultimately use the hypnosis, who actually creates the hypnosis, as well, including the words and phrases that mean the most to that person. When used, the hypnosis is spoken by a neutral, computer-generated voice, making the hypnosis a completely one person operation - a true self hypnosis.

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