15 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF HYPNOSIS

  • Hypnosis should not be confused with sleep. In a state of hypnosis, people are still aware of their surroundings and are able to respond to commands. They are, however, in a state of deep relaxation and focus, allowing them to access their subconscious mind. 

  • Believe it or not, everyone is hypnotisable. Some are more easily hypnotised than others, but everyone has within them the potential to be hypnotised. 

  • Despite what you might have heard, hypnosis is not a form of mind control. People who are hypnotised are still very much in control of their own free will, thoughts, and actions. They are able to choose to follow suggestions or not. 

  • Hypnosis and hypnotherapy are commonly used to treat a wide variety of conditions and is effective in treating; anxiety, pain, PTSD, weight loss, depression, smoking cessation and so much more. 

  • Amazingly, hypnosis can improve athletic performance. Hypnosis enables athletes to improve their focus, concentration, and motivation to succeed. It can also be used to help them reduce stress and anxiety which can in turn lead to improved performance. 

  • Hypnosis can be used effectively for pain relief. Hypnosis can enable people to manage pain by reducing their perception of pain and increasing endorphins, which are nature’s all-natural pain relievers. 

  • Hypnosis is proven to be effective for those wishing to lose weight. Hypnosis can assist people with their weight loss by changing their eating habits, altering their relationship with food, and increasing their motivation to lose weight. 

  • Hypnosis can be used to help people quit smoking. Hypnosis enables smokers to quit by changing their thoughts and beliefs about smoking.

  • Believe it or not, hypnosis can be used to help people improve their memory. Hypnosis can be used to improve memory by increasing focus and concentration. 

  • Hypnosis can be used to help people overcome fears and phobias. This is achieved through reframing thoughts, looking at the root of the fear, and gradual exposure to the feared object or situation in a safe and controlled environment.  

  • Hypnosis can be used to help people improve their creativity through an increase in their focus and concentration.

  • Hypnosis can be used to help people achieve their goals and dreams. This is effective through a process that improves their thoughts and beliefs about themselves and their abilities. 

  • Hypnosis is proven to be a safe and effective tool. It is used to help people make positive changes in their lives.

  • There is a definite upswing in the popularity of hypnosis. It has become increasingly popular as more and more people become aware of its benefits.

  • Hypnosis is a powerful tool that can help people to make life-changing alterations to their lives. 

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It should be noted that hypnosis is not a mystical cure-all. It is a tool which can be used to enable people to make positive changes in their lives, but it is not a magic wand. If you are thinking about trying hypnotherapy, it is vital to find a qualified practitioner who can help you to achieve your goals. Here at OLIP Therapy, formerly the Hampshire Hypnotherapy and Counselling Centre, we have over 100 years of experience in helping our clients make phenomenal changes to their lives. Why not contact us today to let us help you on the way to the life you want and deserve?

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