The
fact is we are all in some level of trance all day every day.
You might think is rubbish. But no, it's true.
Do
we not, each and every one of us spend most of our days absorbed
by thoughts, planning events, and picturing the outcome? How
sad it is that at school as children we are told, "Wakey
wakey, come on, stop daydreaming!" Children are especially
susceptible to going into a quite deep trance, (daydreaming),
and it is at this level of mind new ideas, inventions, and
intuition come into play.
Many activities in life are so hypnotic. Driving a car for
instance. In this country lorry drivers call it "autopilot",
and in the USA it's called "highway hypnosis". The
classic is motorway driving, and presumably you'll be aware
of this if you are a driver. You are travelling a long distance
on the motorway and before you know it you've reached your
destination, or you are aware you've passed Junction 3 only
to notice the next one is Junction 6, and you have no recall
of missing the services. Or even travelling from A to B and
then forgetting which route you took. All drivers have experienced
this. We have all noticed how on a long journey the return
trip seems shorter.
Television
is incredibly hypnotic, and has been called the opiate of
the masses. You can see this especially with young children.
They become so absorbed in the programme they are watching,
transfixed to the TV, that they are even oblivious to anything
else
around them. Adults can react in the same way while watching
television. Maybe you think you're not like that. Think about
it. Going to the cinema you sit down in your seat. Before
the film starts you are well aware of your surroundings and
the company you are with. You are conscious of the people
sitting next to you, in front and behind you, yet when the
film starts you become totally absorbed into the reality on
the screen, and even more so if it's a good movie. You've
switched off from your surroundings and environment almost
as soon as the film has started, and you have lost partial
consciousness of everything around you.
Let's
look at one more activity: Fishing. How can a man sit for
hours upon end watching his rod or float waiting for a bite,
only to catch the fish and probably then throw them back at
the end of the day? It's the same old story. He is experiencing
trance, a form of narrowing of attention, yet with fishing
which can become an addictive sport, the watching of his rod
or float is a form of eye fixation. Any form of eye fixation
will enhance a level of trance.
Now if you are thinking of trying hypnotherapy maybe a leaflet
has dropped through your door, or possibly you have been looking
on the internet to find out if hypnotherapy could help you.
The sort of information you would find is as above and as
below.
1.
Hypnotherapy is a state of relaxation and concentration with
a heightened awareness induced by suggestion. It is a natural
state of relaxation.
2.Hypnotherapy
is safe with no unpleasant side effects.
3.
Question. Shall I be aware of what is happening
Answer. Yes, you will hear everything being said.
4.
Question. Am I asleep?
Answer. No, just extremely relaxed.
5.
Question. How does it work?
Answer. It uses the power of your own mind to relieve symptoms
and alter unwanted
behaviour patterns.
6.
Question. Could I be influenced to do something against my
own will?
Answer. No, you would be shocked out of the hypnotic state
instantly if
any such suggestion was given to you.
7.
Question. How many sessions will I need?
Answer. About 3 to 5 for simple problems, but more deep rooted
problems will require more sessions.
8.
Question. Is there any reason for concern
Answer. None whatsoever, it is a perfectly natural proven
aid.
More
often or not, the therapist having explained briefly to the
client about natural hypnotic state as previously mentioned,
watching television driving and daydreaming, and maybe having
explained a little about hypnosis you could feel tempted to
try it?
"Personally
I believe that all of the above statements are either false
or misleading. The reason why I make this statement is explained
on the web page 'Another
Perception' revealing the dangers of hypnotherapy"
How
Hypnotherapy Works, Learning Hypnosis, Is Hypnosis Dangerous
instance. In this country lorry drivers call it "autopilot",
and in the USA it's called "highway hypnosis". The
classic is motorway driving, and presumably you'll be aware
of this if you are a driver. You are travelling a long distance
on the motorway and before you know it you've reached your
destination, or you are aware you've passed Junction 3 only
to notice the next one is Junction 6, and you have no recall
of missing the services. Or even travelling from A to B and
then forgetting which route you took. All drivers have experienced
this. We have all noticed how on a long journey the return
trip seems shorter.
else
around them. Adults can react in the same way while watching
television. Maybe you think you're not like that. Think about
it. Going to the cinema you sit down in your seat. Before
the film starts you are well aware of your surroundings and
the company you are with. You are conscious of the people
sitting next to you, in front and behind you, yet when the
film starts you become totally absorbed into the reality on
the screen, and even more so if it's a good movie. You've
switched off from your surroundings and environment almost
as soon as the film has started, and you have lost partial
consciousness of everything around you.
Let's
look at one more activity: Fishing. How can a man sit for
hours upon end watching his rod or float waiting for a bite,
only to catch the fish and probably then throw them back at
the end of the day? It's the same old story. He is experiencing
trance, a form of narrowing of attention, yet with fishing
which can become an addictive sport, the watching of his rod
or float is a form of eye fixation. Any form of eye fixation
will enhance a level of trance.
