Hypnosis: Psychological tricks in life

Chapter 4 Learning Hypnotism Easily (4)
The trance state is a marvelous state in which one generally experiences a feeling of lightness and bliss produced by relaxation of the body and mind, especially in hypnotic trance.Hypnotists often give us hints such as "relax the whole body, take a deep breath" and so on. Under the hint, our body will enter a very relaxed state. The relaxation of the body will bring about the relaxation of the mind, and the brain will naturally gradually relax. Enter a trance state; under the further suggestion of the hypnotist, our trance state will deepen, and the sense of relaxation will become stronger and stronger, even making you not want to wake up from hypnosis.

After we enter the hypnotic trance, we don't want to do anything or think about problems, the brain will let down its vigilance and fully enjoy this sense of relaxation.If the hypnotist does nothing, we will do nothing and slowly go to sleep or wake up.This state is a state of passively accepting instructions, which is the biggest difference between hypnotic trance and the trance state in our daily life.

The essence of hypnosis is nothing more than psychological suggestion.

As we all know, in a waking state, suggestions will play a very important role in us, but in fact, in a hypnotic state, suggestions will enter people's subconscious more easily, and have a stronger and more lasting effect.Hypnotherapy uses people's suggestibility to guide people into a very relaxed and comfortable hypnotic state through different hints, and makes people have profound psychological changes in this state, making people feel or Part of the behavior is separated from the consciousness and remembered in the unconscious, and this memory plays a huge role, so giving some positive and positive hints to the hypnotized person at this time will naturally play a role in people's physical and mental health. Good tuning action.

Psychological suggestion is the most common psychological phenomenon in people's daily life. It uses a more subtle and indirect way to affect people's psychology and behavior.Whether it is other people's suggestion or self-suggestion, it will have a huge impact on people's body and mind. Positive, positive and active psychological suggestion can adjust, correct and improve the disturbed and destroyed physical state, psychological state and behavior pattern. Negative, negative, and passive psychological hints will destroy the physiological functions of the body and disturb people's psychology and behavior.The following two cases can prove this point.

Case number one:

Psychologists once did such an experiment. They came to a school and randomly entered a classroom.After revealing their identities, they randomly selected some classmates and announced that these classmates were geniuses who would definitely achieve good results in the future, and then the psychologists left.Afterwards, they conducted a follow-up investigation and found that the academic performance of these students who were declared geniuses had improved to varying degrees in the past few months.So they came back to the school and announced that some other students were geniuses who would achieve great things in the future.As a result, just like last time, some other students who were declared geniuses also showed improvement in their academic performance. This is the great effect of psychological suggestion.

In the above case, the students were influenced by other people's cues, and these cues were positive, so their academic performance improved.In fact, whether it is suggested by others or self-suggested, it will have a huge impact on people unconsciously.And if the implication is negative, it will easily cause great harm to people's body and mind.

Case [-]:
A person walked into the freezer and was accidentally locked in it. When he thought that he might be frozen to death in it, he felt very nervous and uneasy.So, the more he thought about it, the more afraid he became, and the more afraid he felt, the colder he felt, and finally he curled up into a ball and died in panic.When people found his body in the freezer, they also discovered that the refrigeration equipment in that freezer had not been turned on at all, and the temperature inside the freezer would not freeze to death at all.Later tests confirmed that the man died because of autosuggestion—fear of being frozen to death, which led to cardiovascular system disorders.

From the above cases, we can clearly see how great the power of self-suggestion is.So, can we use the power of suggestion to work for our pleasure and happiness?The answer is of course yes, we can use the role of positive and positive suggestions to let us live optimistically in a healthy and positive state of mind, and bravely face the ebb and difficulties in life.

How hypnotic suggestion works.

The transmission pathway of hypnotic suggestion can be explained as: the processing process of sensory signals.Information received by the eyes, ears, and body is first transmitted to the primary sensory areas of the brain, and then to the so-called higher understanding areas.For example, a tree - the reflected light first enters the eye, and then is converted into a pattern and sent to the primary visual cortex.In the primary visual cortex, the brain makes out the general outline of a tree.The pattern is then sent to a higher level area to identify the color, and then to a higher level area to decipher the properties of the tree and other general knowledge about the specific tree.

The process of information processing from lower to higher regions also applies to tactile, auditory and other sensory information, which is carried throughout the body by bundles of nerve cells.Among them, the information transmission in the opposite direction, that is, the information transmission from high-end to low-end is called "feedback".There are 10 times as many nerve fibers transmitting information from the top down as from the bottom up, such a large number of feedback pathways suggests that consciousness is based on "top-down processing."

That is to say, if the high-end brain is convinced, the low-end, the human senses, will be affected.This also explains many problems, such as a sugar "pill"-placebo can make the patient feel good, such as talk therapy, drug therapy will have a good effect on physical recovery.

In hypnotherapy, the hypnotist uses language, facial expressions, gestures, actions, environment, etc. to help the hypnotized person by transmitting and strengthening the role of suggestion.Among the many channels of information transmission, language is undoubtedly the most important one.That is to say, in the process of implementing hypnosis, verbal suggestion is very important.Indeed, almost all methods that use psychological suggestion as a therapeutic method use language to play a strengthening role.

According to historical records, Hua Tuo, a famous doctor in ancient China, always told patients that there must be a feeling during the acupuncture process, that is, "walking" from the acupuncture point to the diseased place, Let the patient experience it carefully - it is undeniable that this greatly improves the therapeutic effect.In modern medicine, when electroacupuncture is used to treat hysterical limb paralysis, preprogrammed suggestive sentences are usually used at the same time in a uniform and forceful tone, such as "Your limbs have been electrified, nerve currents have gradually flowed, and muscles have gradually become stronger. "Etc. These are all using words to convey positive hints to patients, so as to achieve good therapeutic effects.In the daily work of hypnotists, in addition to conveying hints through a single way, they often use language and other means to convey psychological hints.

For example, using language to suggest the environment: the hypnotist and the hypnotist are hypnotized in a very suitable environment for hypnosis, and the hypnotist begins to guide: "Now let us be in this very safe, very quiet, very comfortable place." Let’s start in the room, I believe you have this ability, and you will successfully enter a state that makes you feel extremely relaxed and comfortable.” In this way, the environment is used to strengthen the hypnotist’s confidence in entering the hypnotic state.

Another example is to use words to add gestures or actions to suggest: "As soon as you close your eyes, you will gradually relax..." This is suggesting that the hypnotized person closes his eyes and enters a hypnotic state.Then the hypnotist gently touched the subject's left hand with his thumb and forefinger, and guided: "Now, your right hand feels very light, very light, very light, and every breath will make you My left hand feels lighter..." The hypnotist touches the hypnotized person with his fingers, in order to mobilize the hypnotized person's bodily sensations, thereby achieving the effect of strengthening the verbal suggestion.

Both the form of suggestion and the channel of transmission of suggestion are varied, and can be used flexibly and appropriately in practice.

What effect does hypnotic suggestion have on hypnosis.

Almost all people have the characteristic of being suggested to a greater or lesser extent, which is called suggestibility.In daily life, this implied nature can be seen everywhere.For example, a colleague cares about you and says that you have a bad complexion recently, whether you are sick, and you deny it, but subconsciously, you may subconsciously worry about your physical condition, or you are keen on stocks, when you overheard If a certain stock has great potential, there will be a desire to buy it immediately.In this way, people's lives are constantly being influenced by hints.

Everyone's ability to be suggested is not the same. This ability to be suggested is called being suggested, also called suggestion acceptance.When a person is in a hypnotic state, his brain consciousness will become much weaker than usual, so he is more susceptible to language hints than usual, and his suggestion becomes much stronger than usual.Suggestion hyperactivity is an important feature of the hypnotic state.

Under hypnosis, the hypnotized person can easily accept all kinds of suggestions from the hypnotist, so under normal circumstances, even if it is impossible to realize the suggestion, the hypnotized person will simply execute it.For example, if the hypnotist suggests that a very vicious dog suddenly appears in front of the hypnotized person, the hypnotized person will tremble with fright as if he really saw the dog.But if it is in a normal state, we will not believe that there is a dog in front of us at all, because we have not seen it, and our brain has not received this sensory signal, and we may be full of doubts: "Is this person not mentally normal? Ah, where is the dog?"

Once people enter the hypnotic state, their rationality and judgment are low.Therefore, under hypnosis, people tend to accept suggestions uncritically.Moreover, under hypnosis, people will enter a passive, inactive state.Therefore, it is difficult for the hypnotized person to even think rationally about the idea of ​​the suggested content.

In hypnosis, if the hypnotist repeatedly imposes the same suggestion on the hypnotized person, there will be an obvious phenomenon of suggestive hyperactivity, and the suggestion can be extended to a certain extent, and it is also easy for other suggestions. accept.For example, hinting to a person who puts his hands together in front of him: "Separate your hands" will cause your hands to separate. If you repeat this hint several times, your hands will separate faster.After the hands are separated, the cue "hands up" is followed. Although this is a different cue from the previous one, it will immediately respond to this cue and easily raise the hand upwards.

Five types of suggestion most commonly used by hypnotists.

Think about the various cues you use or are exposed to in your daily life.The boss comes into your office, sits down and says, "We're looking for someone to be the program director, and we'll decide by the end of this month. We really appreciate the way you organize and execute the training program. What are your thoughts on the new program?" This hint has two meanings : You are being considered as a program lead; how would you recommend yourself as a successful candidate?On your way home, you stop at the bank, and the man in line behind you is smoking, and the smoke hits your face.You turn around, look at the cigarette in the man's hand, and give him a look.This is a hint: you should put out the cigarette.

You'll notice a change in the immediacy of these cues.Further, some are implied verbally and some are nonverbal.In hypnotic communication, these hints must also be used.Suggestion is the most important part of hypnosis, which is related to the ultimate success or failure of hypnosis; it is also the most influential factor on a person, related to a person's excellence or mediocrity.

In hypnosis, the most commonly used suggestions are 5 categories: relaxation suggestion, deep suggestion, direct suggestion, imaginative suggestion and indirect suggestion.

1. Relaxation cues.

Relaxation cues relax you, introducing you into a state of acceptance that directs you to focus on your inner self and exclude your external environment.These cues establish a comfortable basis for further cues.Begin to relax and just feel yourself relaxing more and more, and with each breath you take, find yourself relaxing more and more and becoming more responsive to positive cues.

2. Deep hints.

Deep suggestion takes you into a deeper hypnotic state.There are several ways to focus and deepen the hypnotic state.You can think of deep hints as a descending elevator—when certain buttons are pressed, it descends to the next floor.For example: Imagine walking down the stairs, feeling the body relax with each step, more and more relaxed, feeling as if floating down, floating down each step, more deeply relaxed, ten, more deeply relaxed, nine...eight...seven ...six...five...four...three...two...one...deeper, deeper relaxation.

3. Direct hints.

Direct cues instruct you to respond in a particular way, and direct cues are usually simple and to the point.They are usually used in inductions that do not require any effective visualization.This is in contrast to indirect induction, in which imagination is essential.When given direct cues, you respond to words rather than to imagination.A cue may be a word or a few sentences that elicit an immediate response.

4. Imagine cues.

Imaginative cues reinforce other cues.It creates illusions, creating scenes with a specific purpose.For example, imagery of stairs enhanced counting down and deepened suggestion; visions of the past enhanced recall of important events that were the result of direct suggestion.Imagination or metaphor of any kind can be used with indirect suggestion, such as a raging river representing one's circulatory system, or a singing bird expressing hope.

5. Indirect hints.

Indirect hints have something to do with Milton Erickson.He wasn't the first to use the technique, but he was the boldest and most influential.Erickson used metaphors and analogies in hypnosis to give hints beyond the patient's consciousness.He sometimes uses long dialogues, tells stories, uses the patient's responsive dialogue and combines it with his own behavior to put the patient into hypnosis.The result is a change in how a patient feels, such as eliminating chronic pain or changing problematic behavior.For example, if Erickson was talking to a sexually unsuccessful couple, he would use the analogy of talking about an elegant, satisfying dinner, not a quick feast, but a quiet, leisurely enjoyment.

Indirect hints are very personal.Every dialogue, every metaphor must fit the problem and the patient as closely as possible.For example, if an elderly man who has been a lifelong carpenter comes to hypnotherapy to relieve pain in his arm, the metaphorical inducements need to make sense to the person.The closer the analogy is to the experience, the better.

Six keys to using hypnotic suggestion.

The effect of hypnotherapy is usually achieved through suggestion. When the hypnotized person enters the hypnotic depth required for treatment, the correct and appropriate use of hints to assist the hypnotized person to achieve the goal of hypnotherapy is the key to hypnotherapy.So, how to use suggestion correctly, what is the key to the use of hypnotic suggestion?

Learn to use your ability to change yourself.I believe everyone has heard the saying: The only constant in life is change.The reason why psychological suggestion can work is because people have the ability to change themselves.In the process of accepting hypnosis, the hypnotized person must learn to use the ability of self-change to the maximum to achieve better therapeutic effect.

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