HYPNOSIS


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WHAT IS HYPNOSIS?

Hypnosis is not a new discipline, and its use can be traced back to
ancient Egypt. Actually, hypnosis is present in our lives today in the form
of advertising, teaching, sales, healthcare, and religion.
Hypnosis is a fascinating subject that has been unjustly surrounded
by myths and distortions, such as connotations of magic, the supernatural,
and the occult. Many movies and novels have contributed to these
misconceptions. Since World War II, experimentation and practice have
led to rapid advances in our knowledge and techniques—spurred on by
its widespread acceptance in 1958 by the American Medical Association.
Hypnosis is being taught to doctors, police officers, lawyers, clergymen,
salesmen, athletes, executives, students, and many others who have found it
beneficial to their professions. All hypnosis is really self-hypnosis—a state
that the subject produces himself with the hypnotist serving only as the guide
or the teacher. Anyone who is willing to apply himself/herself can learn this
technique.
Everyone can be hypnotized to some extent. People will, however,
vary as to the depth acquired and the length of time required for conditioning.
All one needs to experience self-hypnosis is a desire and the application
of simple techniques.

A Self-Hypnosis Exercise

The following exercise can be practiced to eliminate a fear of
dentists.
Your muscles are tight rubber bands that are progressively unwinding
and becoming looser and looser. This will continue until
you feel that every bit of tension is gone, or until the muscles are as
loose and relaxed as you want them to be today. This wonderful
relaxation will be such a help to you that you will be very comfortable
during your next dental appointment. At future appointments,
you will notice the unwinding of all the muscles in your body
beginning as soon as you enter the office.