The hypnosis , which comes from a Greek term that means "lull", refers to the state or condition generated by the hypnotism . This, in turn, is a process which consists in inducing a person to drowsiness .
For example: "The mentalist subjected a man to hypnosis and made him cluck like a chicken", "I don't believe in hypnosis", "The police, in the last century, used to resort to hypnosis for suspects to tell the truth in their statements".
It is said that hypnosis is a physiological condition what makes one person may act unconsciously as ordered by the hypnotist. It should be clarified, however, that the results obtained in each case depend largely on the predisposition of individuals.
Given its questionable use in shows Magic and mentalism, the general perception of hypnotism does not position it as a serious issue and, much less, as a science. Often considered subscience, there are numerous books both instructive and historicist that address this phenomenon that raises countless questions, even in the most skeptical. Again, these sources are not entirely reliable, given the media and sensational nature of hypnotism in society.
Differences with the autosuggestion
Also known as self hypnotism, it is associated with the repetition of acts or phrases with the aim of modifying one's own mind . The mechanism is to make an idea part of our unconscious, of our conception of reality. While it is possible to find similarities, in cases where it is used to quit smoking or to eliminate bad habits, autosuggestion can also be an involuntary process that leads to self-destruction. We find clear examples in people who despise themselves, who do not accept their body, who think they are unpleasant to others, be it because of their physique or their personality . These individuals tell themselves over and over again that they are not worthy, that they are undesirable, and end up believing their words.
Hypnosis, therapy and Neurolinguistic Programming
Outside circuses and theaters, Hypnosis has proven to be very effective in treatments against smoking, phobias of all kinds, obesity, as well as to combat pain and stimulate attention and improve memory. Often in no more than a couple of sessions, this procedure can uproot fears and feelings of rejection that make a person's life difficult. Also, alter the perception of a physical stimulus that used to be associated with great pain, making it a more bearable damage by the individual.
And here we come across a very popular concept since the 1970s: NLP or Programming Neurolinguistics This arises thanks to the work of Richard Bandler (computer scientist) and John Grinder (psychologist and linguist) and describes the possibility of changing the brain's perception of reality, thereby altering its reaction to different stimuli and situations. If we take into account that each person sees the world in a particular way, we understand why certain phrases are funny to some and boring to others, as well as, on a deeper level, certain images go unnoticed by some but emotionally block others.
NLP can act on trauma, making the patient relive the memories , reinterpret them with your unfailingly more mature mind and re-store them. According to studies, it is currently impossible to erase a portion of the memory, and this is the only way, discovered so far, to help those who live tormented by a horrible past, which they would discard if they had the opportunity.
Also, this type of therapy get very positive results to strengthen self confidence. It is often applied in patients with self-esteem problems, offering them a much more positive view of their person and showing them, or allowing them to discover, those virtues that they have relegated for years.
Theories about hypnosis
Hypnosis is the protagonist of numerous, diverse and contradictory theories , some focused on the brain activity, and others that place it in the field of phenomenal. In addition, there is a clear division between those who believe that during the state of hypnotism, consciousness prevails and those who flatly deny it.
The following stand out:
* The dissociation theories, which argue that hypnosis is achieved through a cut or separation of certain elements of the conscious plane.
* The informational theory which, on the other hand, states that hypnosis increases a person's ability to receive a message, which allows it to arrive in a more defined way.
* The social construction theory , also known as role theory , which ensures that the hypnotist manages to make the hypnotized person come together with a role and act within a kind of parallel reality.
* The hyper-suggestibility theory , which indicates that the hypnotist manages to impose himself on the internal voice of the person since his attention is limited.
