I was most intrigued with chapter 5 and the interesting misconceptions that are often associated with hypnosis. I definitely believed, like most people uneducated on the subject, that hypnosis has a lot to do with relaxation. However, hypnosis has been induced while subjects have been under a rigorous exercise routine. I, personally, have never been hypnotized but I think I would be open to it just to experience the hypnosis. It is possible to prevent being hypnotized, a few cases have occurred with individuals who are very strong-willed and were motivated to not be hypnotized and it actually worked for them. I didn't think this was even possible but it has happened on more than one occasion. It all depends on the susceptibility of the individual being hypnotized, which was surprising because I figured hypnosis would simply overpower anyone regardless of their mindset.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Hypnosis
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I think there are a lot of myths surrounding hypotism, and most people dismiss it because it seems unrealistic. Because of the media's representation of hypnotism, many people may get the wrong idea and think that hyponotism is not actually effective. When I was 13 I was hypnotized by a professional therapist to get over one of my fears. Although the effect was not instant, it did gradually reduce some of my anxiety over time. You should view hypnosis with a open mind in order for it to work effectively.
ReplyDeleteRecently hypnotism has been used as entertainment rather than a means for psychological help. Because of this, I feel that most people don't take it seriously. Although it makes for a great show, it has also helped many people overcome lifelong anxieties and addictions. In order to quit smoking, my grandmother resorted to hypnotism after using many other methods to quit and it worked extremely well. She had no urge to smoke after only a few sessions.
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