Is Hypnosis a Real Phenomenon? My Experience being Hyonotized
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/women-autism-spectrum-disorder/202206/is-hypnosis-real
https://time.com/5380312/is-hypnosis-real-science/
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Hypnosis has been practiced for hundreds of years. Recent scientific inquiry has put hypnosis to the test. Brain scans are being used to determine what areas are affected and what the implications are for subjects.
Hypnosis is often described as an extremely suggestible state if mind. Hypnosis comes from the word sleep, and has been the subject of speculation for ages. Many movies and stories have a hypnotist who puts their subject into a trance. The movie Office Space is one example of the power ascribed to hypnotism by the public. But is this a real state of mind? Do people experience a trance-like state where they become extremely suggestible?
Is being in a hypnotic trance a real thing? Brian scans during scientific study have shown brain function reduction in areas of the brain controlling pain and sensory perception. Hypnotic analgesia is being trialed in emergency rooms in Europe to reduce the amount of medication used.
Hypnosis involves two broad phases- induction and suggestion. During induction, the subject of hypnosis is put into a trance like state. During suggestion, the subject is given commands and instructions on what they should do. Time slows down and the subject is made suggestible.
My experience can serve as an anecdotal case. I was hyonotized in Mexico by a stage performer. When I was under, I felt extremely relaxed and suggestible. I was essentially asleep or in a state of deep meditation. I proceeded to act out in a way I would never have done, and I believe I am suggestible to hypnosis due to being regularly sleep deprived. I am an insomniac, and often feel sleepy during the day. I was relaxed at the resort where the hypnotist was performing.
I believe hypnotism is a real phenomenon. Up to 20% of the population is extremely susceptible to hypnotism and many more are somewhat susceptible. As we progress in our brain-scan technology, we will find more evidence for it's existence. I believe I am susceptible to hypnosis for several biological reasons, and am fascinated with the topic.
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