Hypnosis: Psychological tricks in life

Chapter 3 Learning Hypnotism Easily (3)
Some people have seen a hypnotist's "past life hypnosis" performance or heard some rumors about hypnosis can make people recall what happened in the previous life.Are these all true?Do people really have past lives?

Can people really recall their previous lives after being hypnotized?Regarding past life hypnosis, there are currently many foreign institutions paying attention to and researching it. Some universities even set up departments of parapsychology to specialize in the study of mysterious topics such as past lives and telepathy.

It has been reported that people can recall their "previous lives" after being hypnotized.In some popular publications, some authors have raised this issue, but scientists generally say that it is difficult to accept the idea that hypnosis can make people recall past lives.

If we admit that we can recall "past lives" under hypnosis, we must accept the idea that people have past lives.Many people do "recall" their "past lives" under hypnosis, and in fact they believe it.How to explain this phenomenon?People who can recall the "previous life" have excellent susceptibility to hypnosis. When the hypnotist suggests that they can recall the "previous life", they will follow the instructions of the hypnotist to imagine the life of the "previous life" and believe that they have been Live like that.

The research report pointed out that the hypnotized person can tell such detailed stories that it is impossible to tell unless he has really experienced that kind of life.Numerous experiments have been done to verify the veracity of the stories told by the hypnotized subjects.However, although the hypnotized person can recall things that he did not know before being hypnotized, these do not prove to be the life of the previous life.In fact, they are still narrating some things that they know in this world, maybe they just haven't thought about these things for a long time.

In addition, hypnosis is not necessarily the direct reason for them to recall these things. The real reason may be the length of hypnosis time and the suggestion of the hypnotist.The effect of hypnosis may simply be to convince those with good susceptibilities that they have indeed had such a "past life".

And when the hypnotized person believes that there is such a thing, a basic framework is formed: real memories and fabricated memories can be combined on this framework.We can say that the information they recall is accurate, but it is not entirely their own real experience, some of which come from various media such as books and TV; Most of the materials recalled by some hypnotized witnesses in court are fabricated, just a kind of their imagination, and they don’t actually exist. At least their performance in the “past life hypnosis” can’t prove the existence of the past life.

Why is it easy for some people to be hypnotized and difficult for others.

Almost all normal people can be hypnotized, but whether a good hypnotic effect can be achieved depends on many factors. These factors together determine whether a person can be hypnotized and the quality of hypnosis.

Hypnotic sensitivity is the most important factor.Hypnotic sensitivity refers to the difficulty of a person entering a hypnotic state, which determines the hypnotized ability of the hypnotized person and the ability to obtain a certain depth of hypnotic state.People with low hypnotic sensitivity are not suitable for hypnosis, and the hypnotic effect is not obvious.Those with higher hypnotic sensitivity can enter the hypnotic state more quickly.

The second is the mental state factor.A better mental state is conducive to communication. It is difficult for people who have difficulty concentrating or have obvious mental illness to be hypnotized. It is more difficult and time-consuming for people with impaired consciousness to be hypnotized during the hypnosis process.

The age factor is also an important factor. Generally, the older you are, the less likely you are to enter a hypnotic state.Relevant surveys have found that children aged 7 to 14 have relatively high hypnotic sensitivity. In this age group, their hypnotic sensitivity often increases with age and then continues at this level. People over the age of 40 have relatively low hypnotic sensitivity, and the older they get, the harder it is to enter a deeper hypnotic state.

Relatively speaking, women tend to be more emotional, while men are more rational. Generally, women's hypnotic sensitivity is generally higher than that of men, and they enter hypnosis faster.But the way of perceptual thinking can easily lead to coy and restless emotions, which are resistant to suggestion.

People with certain mental illnesses are not good candidates for hypnosis.Under hypnosis, many patients with mental illness will exacerbate their condition or induce hallucinations and delusions, and some may even cause confusion. If treatment is forced, the symptoms may be aggravated.Therefore, we must pay attention to the psychological factors of the hypnotized person.

Hypnotism is based on psychological suggestion. On this basis, the hypnotized person must be able to understand the suggestion. If the intellectual development of the hypnotized person is relatively slow, it will be difficult to understand, comprehend, and follow the requirements of the hypnotist. Unable to take hints.Generally speaking, low-energy people with an IQ of less than 70 cannot understand hypnotic suggestions.

The implementation of hypnosis also has certain requirements on people's physical health. Patients with severe colds, high fever, diarrhea, or itchy skin diseases, as well as patients with respiratory diseases and cardiovascular diseases are not suitable for hypnosis. Yes, these patients with serious physical diseases are usually unable to concentrate or have insufficient energy, so they are not suitable for hypnosis.

What does it take to be a hypnotist?

Can anyone become a hypnotist?What does it take to become a hypnotist?What qualities should a hypnotist possess?These are questions that people often ask.Indeed, whether hypnosis can be successful and whether a good "hypnotic effect" can be produced in hypnosis depends on the quality of the hypnotist and the level of hypnosis technology.

In fact, anyone can become a hypnotist, but whether he can become a qualified hypnotist depends on himself.If you want to become a hypnotist, you don't necessarily have to meet specific conditions, but if you have the following conditions, it will be more conducive to becoming a hypnotist!

Have a confident personality.Some people always have great confidence in what they want to say. Even though the reasoning is somewhat unreliable and sometimes seems far-fetched, they also try their best to make others believe what they say. Sometimes their arbitrary words will make people feel uncomfortable. Create a sense of imposition.This type of people can be considered overconfident. When performing hypnosis, they are often able to give convincing hints to the hypnotized with a condescending attitude. This is a talent that is very beneficial to hypnosis .It must be understood that language expression without confidence will cause the other party to have distrust and suspicion, and even become an obstacle for the other party to enter the hypnotic state at ease.

Hypnotists should have a good image and good health.The image of the hypnotist is very important, because only giving people a good image, good health, and a positive feeling can make the hypnotist more trustworthy, so the hypnotist must pay attention to his own image and physical health problems, and should do To neatly dressed and dignified appearance.In addition, in the process of performing hypnotism, hypnotists need to put in long-term physical and mental efforts, so they must have a healthy body to be competent for the work of hypnotists.In order to protect the safety of the hypnotized, the hypnotist must not have infectious diseases.The reason is: most hypnotic activities require long-term close contact between the hypnotist and the hypnotized, and sometimes necessary physical communication is required during psychological communication, so this must be paid attention to.

The appearance and expression are gentle and humane.Appearance and expressions that create a sense of fear and coercion often make the hypnotized person feel vigilant and self-defense, causing the other party to cower in their own small circle and find it difficult to enter the hypnotic state.Cringing in one's own circle shows suspicion and alertness, and is in a state of strengthening defense with strong self-awareness.In this state, then, hypnotic suggestion is almost useless.Therefore, people with blunt expressions and those with severe or even fierce expressions should try to make gentle expressions.You know, although the appearance of a person cannot be changed, the expression can be changed.Therefore, it can be said that a person whose appearance and expression are gentle, cohesive, and full of human touch has already possessed the first favorable conditions.

The sound is low-quality and rich.Most scholars believe that low-quality and thick voices are beneficial for hypnotic suggestion.That being said, though, it's not the deciding factor.All in all, it is a comparison. Although some people have a very high-pitched voice, as a hypnotist, it cannot be said that they are definitely inferior to those who are famous for their bass.

[-]. I didn't expect hypnosis to be so simple

Hypnosis itself is not complicated at all, it is simply kept at a distance due to a lack of knowledge about it.In fact, hypnosis is a very simple matter. People can enter the hypnotic state through many methods, so that information from the outside world can enter the deep brain instantly or permanently.But hypnosis cannot directly change people, but it can keep people in a long-term stable state that is most conducive to change.

Hypnosis is not some weird magic
If you ask 100 hypnotists what is the exact definition of hypnotism, then you may get more than 100 answers, but in any case, they will not say that hypnotism is magic, only stage hypnotists will when they play tricks Let me tell you so.

There is no single answer to what exactly hypnosis is.The definition of hypnosis that people usually use is used to describe how hypnosis is induced, rather than explaining what hypnosis is.There is now a short but broad comprehensive definition of hypnosis that most people agree on.It covers all the essentials of hypnosis: hypnosis is a state of focused and narrowed attention in which suggestion and suggestion can be greatly enhanced.

Hypnosis is a special mental state caused by artificial induction (such as relaxation, monotonous stimulation, concentration, imagination, etc.), which is characterized by the hypnotized person's independent judgment, weakened or lost voluntary action, and distortion or loss of sensation and perception. .During hypnosis, the subject follows and responds to the hypnotist's cues or instructions.The depth of hypnosis varies with the individual's hypnotic susceptibility, the prestige and skills of the hypnotist, etc.The effect produced by suggestion during hypnosis can continue to the awakening activity after hypnosis.The method of inducing a hypnotized person to enter a hypnotic state with a certain procedure is called hypnotism.

Hypnosis has a long history among Chinese and foreign folks. In the past 20 to [-] years, with the transformation from a purely biomedical model to a new medical model of physiology, society and psychology, the influence of social and psychological factors on disease and health has been increasingly valued. It gave hypnotism a new evaluation and a new status, which made it have a new development.

According to different operation methods, time and conditions, there are many types of hypnotism:

For example, according to the performer: self-hypnosis, hypnosis by others.Divided according to suggestive conditions: verbal hypnosis, that is, using language to suggest; operational hypnosis, using behavior, movement, music or electric current as suggestive stimuli to achieve a hypnotic state.According to the state of consciousness, it is divided into hypnosis during awakening and hypnosis during sleep.According to the speed of entering hypnosis, it is divided into fast hypnosis and slow hypnosis.According to the number of patients, it can be divided into individual hypnosis and collective hypnosis.According to distance, it can be divided into near body and far away. The latter is like telephone, letter, and remote control hypnosis.According to the degree of hypnosis, it can be mild, moderate and deep.

Since hypnosis is inseparable from the method of suggestion, it can also be called suggestion hypnosis. As a method of psychotherapy, it is also called suggestion hypnotherapy.

To open the subconscious mind, hypnosis is the key.

The subconscious theory is an important theory put forward by Freud, which is also vividly called the "iceberg theory".Freud is the founder of psychoanalysis, and the subconscious theory is one of Freud's most important theories.This theory was originally only used in the field of psychology, but later it was widely used in history, literature, film and television, art, medicine, etc. In the hypnosis theory, the subconscious theory also plays a very important role.Only by understanding the theory of subconscious mind can we truly understand the principle of hypnosis.

Freud believed that human psychology is like an iceberg on the sea surface, only a small part is exposed on the water surface, and most of it is under the water surface.What is on the surface of the water is what we can be aware of, called consciousness, and what is below the surface of the water is what we cannot be aware of, called subconsciousness.At the same time, there is a pre-consciousness between the two, just like the part where the iceberg meets the water surface, the pre-consciousness is free from consciousness and subconsciousness, and may be transformed into consciousness or subconsciousness.

These three levels form a dynamic psychological structure, and they are always interpenetrating, flowing and changing.If the three are in a coordinated and balanced state, then it is the psychological structure of a normal person and has the nature of normality.If the three are in an unbalanced and disordered state, then it is the psychological structure of an abnormal person.

The subconscious is a large part of the whole mental activity, seeking satisfaction every moment.It is the repository of human instinctive impulses, repressed desires and substitutes for instinctive impulses. It is not regulated by objective reality, but determined by one's own instinct.Under certain conditions, a part of the subconscious mind will enter consciousness, and another part will never be noticed.The subconscious often plays a decisive role in people's behavior and thoughts.

Freud attached great importance to the role of the subconscious mind. He believed that the subconscious mind determined the development of people to a certain extent, so he mainly devoted his energy to the research of the subconscious mind.His understanding has been used and developed by many European and American scholars, and has become the basic concept of psychoanalysis.

The theory of subconsciousness points out that the principle of hypnosis is that the hypnotist manages to weaken the consciousness of the hypnotized person, so that the subconscious part of the hypnotized person is opened, so that the subconscious mind of the hypnotized person accepts hints.That is to say, in the state of hypnosis, the hypnotized person passively accepts the suggestion, mainly because his subconscious mind responds to the suggestion of the hypnotist, so he has no self-consciousness and autonomy, and completely obeys the order of the hypnotist.If in the waking state, the conscious function is dominant and the subconscious is suppressed, the suggestion will no longer be sensed.

Trance, a wonderful feeling.

We often see this kind of picture in movies and TV: After the hypnotist hypnotizes the hypnotized person, the hypnotized person seems to become in a trance, as if he is sleepwalking.what on earth is this kind of happenings?
Don't underestimate this trance, which looks like sleepwalking, it is a very important part of the hypnosis process.After a person is hypnotized by a hypnotist, the hypnotized person's consciousness is usually very clear, even clearer than usual.In the process of hypnosis, our brain's attention gradually becomes highly concentrated as the hypnotist operates, and we can't notice other things. We slowly begin to get rid of the shackles of our own consciousness on the brain, and gradually begin to accept the hypnotist's guidance. instruction.At this time, we feel that our brains are not very clear, and we seem to be intoxicated in another world.

In fact, this is an inevitable phenomenon in hypnosis. The physical and mental state of the hypnotized person under hypnosis is also vividly called "trance state".And because this trance state is produced during hypnosis, in order to distinguish it from other trance states, it is also called "hypnotic trance".

In fact, we often enter a trance state in our daily life. For example, when we are in class, we are wandering into the sky, and you don’t hear the teacher’s question; we are sitting on a bench in the park waiting for a friend, and we start daydreaming out of boredom. You have been in a trance for a long time, but you have no reaction-these are trance states, but these states are unconsciously entered under natural conditions, and hypnotic trance is induced by a hypnotist under hypnotic conditions.

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