Self Hypnosis

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

Just practised a bit of self-hypnosis on myself, and I feel great! I envisaged myself on a sandy beach, relaxing, falling into a state of pure serenity. It was beautiful. I finally pictured myself in bed, sinking into the mattress, my eyes drooping, getting tires, calming down, shutting out any external influence... I went into a deep sleep for 2 hours (I was cat-napping) and woke to the sound of my own voice saying it was time to wake up. I felt so relaxed yet alert, it was amazing! I'd definitely recommend it!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Hypnosis Is not my thing, but glad you're feeling good!

 

[_19disnA]

No idea if that is even possible. How do you bring yourself out of it when the session is over? Falling asleep is different from being hypnotized.

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

No idea if that is even possible. How do you bring yourself out of it when the session is over? Falling asleep is different from being hypnotized.

Put simply, I entered a state of deep sleep, otherwise known as a trance. During hypnotherapy, you are never out of control and you are always aware of what is going on. I went under for a few hours and then it just felt right to wake up at that point. Easy

 

[TippyThomas]

Just practised a bit of self-hypnosis on myself, and I feel great! I envisaged myself on a sandy beach, relaxing, falling into a state of pure serenity. It was beautiful. I finally pictured myself in bed, sinking into the mattress, my eyes drooping, getting tires, calming down, shutting out any external influence... I went into a deep sleep for 2 hours (I was cat-napping) and woke to the sound of my own voice saying it was time to wake up. I felt so relaxed yet alert, it was amazing! I'd definitely recommend it!

Wouldn't that be more like meditation? I've never done either, but I thought someone had to actively take you in and out of hypnosis?

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

Wouldn't that be more like meditation? I've never done either, but I thought someone had to actively take you in and out of hypnosis?

Nah, self-hypnosis is a genuine thing. Some people need a tape or something to fall under, some people find it possible to put themselves into a trance by repeating a mantra. Meditation can be used to place a client under.

 

[Kennywood]

Actually, most people have experienced self-hypnosis.

Have you ever been on a long trip, driving down the interstate, then suddenly realize that you've gone a long distance without being aware of it? It's a little disconcerting but that's a form of self-hypnosis.

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

What is the difference between self-hypnosis and meditation?

The two are very similar. Meditation is actually a tool used to submerge a person into a trance like, hypnotic state. Everyone experiences hypnotism, at least once a day! That experience between wakefulness and sleep? That's a trance.

 

[ramee]

Actually, most people have experienced self-hypnosis.

Have you ever been on a long trip, driving down the interstate, then suddenly realize that you've gone a long distance without being aware of it? It's a little disconcerting but that's a form of self-hypnosis.

Hm. Never thought of that as self-hypnosis. I refer to it as being on auto-pilot.

Or I’ve “zoned-out” when in deep thought and feel like I’ve lost more time than I was aware of, but it was actually only for a minute or so.

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

New record: 216 minutes in a deep trance

 

[LuvOrlando]

Whatever works, glad you found it.

Been doing the Headspace thing, it is very calming, Andy's voice is very tranquil.

I discovered that Headspace is on Netflix now so to settle down to sleep I like setting the sleep timer and letting it run.

 

[BrianL]

Actually, most people have experienced self-hypnosis.

Have you ever been on a long trip, driving down the interstate, then suddenly realize that you've gone a long distance without being aware of it? It's a little disconcerting but that's a form of self-hypnosis.

This is definitely true. Sometimes I will have that realization that I haven't looked at the road in what feels like a long time. Of course, I have been looking, but I can't remember actually doing so. It is a bit weird.

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

New record: 216 minutes in a deep trance

Hmm. This has turned into a bit of a competition with myself. Not healthy. You should only go into a trance for as long as is comfortable, not for as long as you can...