IS HYPNOSIS REAL?

Ahhhh. Why does it only work for other people. You have responded to a lot of my topics today, so, I will give you best response. But you have to help me too, okay.

I am getting very sleepy....watching your little hypnotist. I love it. Great image.

now thats hypnosis, sure ill respond to your discussions...

Good reply. Thank you. You are right, it is mind over matter.

Thanks D. That is a really great suggestion; to make sure that the session is recorded in some fashion. I will take that into account when I go, or if I go. LOL. I really appreciate your input on this subject. It has been very helpful and informative.

actually in 2-10% of people Hypnosis can talk a person into doing things they did not want to do. I know I experimented with this. To see if that was real or not.... It is if the person knows how to manipulate a person just right... This is why you make sure the Hypnotist you go to has been trained and certified in ethics, Knows how to use the words the right way, is committed to helping and not hurting. The People who can be pushed are usually those who have no understanding of right or wrong in certain values.....or are not as strong in a certain action or opinion... Either way it is very important to make sure that whoever you allow to hypnosis you has, good ethics, has been through real training in the type of hypnosis you seek, and that the place who has certified them, has good standards and ethics... And Be very clear and set up before hand of the therapy and if you feel still nervous, ask if your hypnosis session can be recorded, or transcripted. - DNatureofDTrain

I think I am with you there. I want to see some statistical data on sucess rates related to weight loss and quitting smoking. Maybe then I could see myself trying it. It might now work for me though, since I am not a trusting person, and one has to trust that it will work. You can't be the least bit skeptical, or it will not work. Thanks for the reply.

Very good answer. I still don't know, part of me believes it is real, part of me doesn't. I do believe in the "free will" part and that we can make our minds believe certain things, but I believe it is more of an inner strength thing.

When you hear the word hypnosis, you may picture the mysterious hypnotist figure popularized in movies, comic books and television. This ominous, goateed man waves a pocket watch back and forth, guiding his subject into a semi-sleep, zombie-like state. Once hypnotized, the subject is compelled to obey, no matter how strange or immoral the request. Muttering "Yes, master," the subject does the hypnotist's evil bidding. This popular representation bears little resemblance to actual hypnotism, of course. In fact, modern understanding of hypnosis contradicts this conception on several key points. Subjects in a hypnotic trance are not slaves to their "masters" -- they have absolute free will. And they're not really in a semi-sleep state -- they're actually hyperattentive. Our understanding of hypnosis has advanced a great deal in the past century, but the phenomenon is still a mystery of sorts. In this article, we'll look at some popular theories of hypnosis and explore the various ways hypnotists put their art to work.

Thanks for the response.

I think so too. I started the discussion in regard to being hypnotised to lose weight or quit smoking. I do find the subject very mind stimulating. Thanks for the response.

I don't believe in the crooks that try to make a living on stage by hypnotizing people either.

Are you a trained liscensed hypnotist?

That is true with many things, if you don't believe, then you will be unaffected. Thanks for replying.

It is interesting to know, huh. Thanks for replying.

What does it work for...like quitting smoking, weight loss, addiction, remembering past trauma?

Thank you for the reply and postive response.

Many people do have a very real fear of hypnotism. It is a form of control, someone else controling your mind, thus your actions. I believe it is a valid fear and concern.

Thank you for the reply. MyLot is double posting I see. LOL.

That would probably be what a hypnotist would say about me too. I am not a very trusting person. I have thought about it trying it though.

That's exactly what I'm talking about. I too would like to quit smoking and lose weight. It would be wonderful if it really worked, but I am so unsure because of all the "silly" exhibits I've seen and heard of. Thank you for your response. I really appreciate it.

Have you ever tried it? And for what if you don't mind me asking. Thanks for the response.

Have you ever tried it? And for what if you don't mind me asking? I have a real curiousity about the subject, and have thought about trying it for several reasons. Thank you for your reply.

You are skeptical too I see! I still don't know. I know it is mind over matter, but I am still unresolved about whether certain "issues" can be fixed with hynotism. Thank you for replying. I appreciate it.

What proof have you seen? Do you know anyone that has been hynotized personally? Of course it is a mental process. That is the whole point. I don't know however if they can cure all mental problems.