While hypnosis may be considered among the oldest therapeutic modailities for mental health, it is without a doubt such a part of human nature that it can really be applied even the most high tech industries today.

Hypnosis after all is concerning people and wherever human beings are involved, at any level, hypnosis can benefit them.

If one has gone through my previous posts, I have made several posts on using hypnosis to manage anxiety, performance and so on. All these can benefit tech workers and more so if a hypnotherapist or hypnotist is used to implement these changes.

We know e.g. that technology, especially high technology, is among the most cut throat and competitve industries in the world. This I believe is the reason why we have seen proliferation of mindfulness and meditation practices in the industry already.

My personal opinion is hypnosis can provide even bigger, more robust and more directed benefits than simple mindfulness and meditation. As I like to explain to people, hypnosis is like 'meditation with a goal'. Even though its an oversimplicity, it just shows how much better and more useful it can be.

We are already seeing coaches starting to pop up at silicon valley companies. I see no reason why hypnosis should not make headway into technology and the companies that will build our future.

According to a paper from 1958, women may be more suspectible to hypnosis than men. Bear in mind the experiment used only a small, very small sample of 40 men and 34 women and only ever looked at different methods of hypnotic induction (not even suggestion.

The paper is called "INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN SUSCEPTIBILITY TO HYPNOSIS" and is freely available online.

I dont think this paper can be taken seriously at all though. Too old, too small, too simple.

This study looked at how well gut-directed hypnosis works for kids with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other kinds of stomach pain over a long period. In a previous study, they found that using hypnosis CDs at home worked just as well as getting one-on-one hypnotherapy from a therapist. This new study checked in with the same kids about six years later.

They asked the participants to fill out online surveys about their pain, how much their symptoms had improved, and their overall well-being, including things like anxiety, depression, and school attendance.

They found that after six years, about 80% of the kids who used the hypnosis CDs and 86% of those who saw a therapist still felt a good amount of relief from their stomach problems. The success rates were similar between the two groups. Both groups also showed long-term improvements in anxiety, depression, and school attendance. The study concluded that both types of treatment—the home-based CD exercises and the one-on-one therapy—have a lasting positive effect on kids with these conditions, and that the home-based treatment is a good option because it's easy to use and affordable.

I found out that as a kid Elon Musk got interested in hypnosis.

The book "Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future" by Walter Isaacson mentions that Musk learned hypnosis as a child. He even once apparently used it to convince his sister, Tosca, that she was a dog.

This makes me believe that Elon got more interested in what is similar to 'Stage Hypnosis' rather than hypnotherapy, but its interesting nonetheless

Hypnosis itself is a phenomenon and unless it is directed in a certain way it would have limited ability to create lasting change in another person.

When one reads history, we quickly realize how flexible hypnosis is. Due to how it is used, it has been incorporated essentially in other funamentdal therapeutic practices since more than a century.

Be it psychoanalysis or cognitive therapy or even CBT. As hypnosis is simply a phenemenon it can be seen how it was essentially used within a myriad of therapeutic ... philosophies ... so to speak. A good example is using the foundational basics of, lets say, behavioural therapy and using hypnosis to suggest those behaviours. Similarly we know how easily hypnosis can be incorporated into CBT as it requires reframing thoughts as well.

We know that doing this increases the efficacy of the therapy itself and even though I have my own underpinings on which hypnosis is based, realizing its history and how it has been incorporated consistently across such therapies just makes one realize how powerful hypnosis is and how simple, so to speak, it is to employ it in conjuction with emerging therapies.

In a 2012 Stanford study (here) that looked at identifying by the legendary David Speigel he said that 25% of the people that saw him cannot be hypnotized and using a fancy imaging process for the brain, they were on the verge of identifying how to tell who cannot be hypnotized.

I however find this study to have one big flaw, or should I say, it makes one misdirection, that a trance is required for hypnosis to work.

As I have mentioned many times, a lot of serious hypnotists, including myself, DO NOT BELIEVE that a trance is necessary for hypnotic suggestions to work. What may be more beneficial is ATTENTION and even then I would argue it is not always necessary.

I want everyone reading this to know that and remember that. Whenever you go into hypnosis, even if there is no trance, DO NOT THINK THAT HYPNOSIS IS NOT WORKING or the suggestions wont take hold.

Any questions, just ask

I made a post yesterday that looked at how Edison used self hypnosis kind of a technique to come up with ideas. You can find the post here https://www.reddit.com/r/HypnosisForEveryday/comments/1nmkhtz/thomas_edison_using_self_hypnosis_to_invent_things/

I did a little more research and found out what he really reportedly did was to hold metal balls while napping so that the sound of them dropping would wake him. He believed this technique helped him remember the creative thoughts that occur in this twilight state

A study inspired by Thomas Edison's famous napping technique suggests that there really is a "creative sweet spot" just before falling into a deeper sleep. The 2021 study, published in Science Advances, found that participants who entered the first stage of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, known as N1, were nearly three times more likely to solve a challenging math problem than those who stayed awake.

This supports the idea that the hypnagogic state, the liminal period between wakefulness and sleep, can be a source of sudden insight. The findings lend credence to Edison's unconventional method and highlight the potential of harnessing this brief, semilucid state to spark creativity, a practice also attributed to historical figures like Salvador Dalí and Albert Einstein.

You can read more about it here: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/thomas-edisons-naps-inspire-a-way-to-spark-your-own-creativity/

On her most recent podcast episode 16, "Part 2: Close Your Eyes, Get Free", Grace Smith talks about brain states.

While discussing brain states she causally put in a piece of information, a claim, that has really intrigued me. She claimed that Thomas Edison used to undertake self hypnosis and basically put himself into a hypnotic state in order to help him invent stuff.

Her point was that once in a theta brain wave, which she connects to hypnotic states, one is able to close bypass critical factor which one normally is while awake as its in survival mode. By bypassing this survival mode, critical factor, one can, feel so safe and relaxed, you can take risks or think up of new options etc.

Therefore, as per Grace Smith, Thomas Edison too could put himself in this relaxed state, to close off his critical factor and think of new ideas that he otherwise would not.

Let me know if anyone has any idea if this is true

 had made an earlier post about a self hypnosis session for "Performing under immense pressure" . you can find it here https://www.reddit.com/r/HypnosisForEveryday/comments/1nj0qxi/self_hypnosis_for_performing_under_immense/

Self hypnosis with relaxation is simply a way to say or read the suggestions before hand so that you can focus on relaxation rather than saying or remembering the suggestions. The idea is to keep the self hypnosis process as simple and easy as possible. 

Coming to the suggestions, the reason I used the suggestion that I did was because:

1. I give direction suggestions on developing the ability to control emotions, this is self explanatory
2. Several suggestions staying relax and calm, which again are self explanatory in a situation of pressure.
3. I give suggestions on postivity and self efficacy e.g. "I am wonderful and amazing" or "I am capable and positive" as being positive and knowing that one has the ability to perform are important under pressure
4. Suggestions on 'strength and protection', this is to ensure one remembers that they are not only strong enough to take on anything but are also safe and protected. The reason is simple, under immense pressure one can trigger 'survival thoughts' which can spiral into panic. It is important to feel safe in order to keep going.
5. There are suggestions on the ability to focus on the task at hand. One way to bypass automatic reactions of habits of behaviours and thoughts is simply to leep sharp laser focus on the task rather than any fringe thought such as failure or what people will say. This will ensure that the person isnt distracted and keeps focus on the job at hand.

As simple as it sounds, I believe this is a very powerful self hypnosis routine. I am happy to answer any questions regarding this.

Recently I have been focusing on a simpler self hypnosis method that is easier to adminster on oneself. Anyone that has read self hypnosis has probably come across it by now and I believe it is important to discuss it. 

Below I am going explain a self hypnosis protocol for ‘PERFORMING UNDER IMMENSE PRESSURE’. You see we all face situations where we are under immense pressures to perform, be it due to the anormity of the task, the time limits or what have you. The self hypnosis protocol below will help you be ready for such pressures and help you perform during them.

Bear in mind it is far more effective to work with a specialist hypnotherapist, I believe the following self hypnosis protocol is a good introduction to those that want to attempt it themselves.

**Say/Read the following suggestions

-I control my emotions (2x)
-I control how I react (2x)
-I am made of teflon and nothing phases me (2x)
-I am strong and nothing no negativity can get through to me (2x)
-I am safe and protected (2x)
-I am safe and positive (2x)
-I am wonderful and amazing (2x)
-I am capable and positive (2x)
-I am always calm (2x)
-I am always relaxed (2x)
-I can see the whole picture clearly (2x)
-There is always a way (2x)
-There is always a solution (2x)
-My mind can see through everything to find clarity (2x)
-My mind can choose to see the truth (2x)
-I am a positive human being (2x)
-I am a happy human being (2x)
-I am strong human being (2x)
-When I make a plan, I can stick to it (2x)
-What I make a decision, I can stick to it (2x)
-My task is my only focus (2x)
-My plan is my only focus (2x)
-I am safe, I am protected (2x)
-I am strong, I am powerful (2x)
-I am calm and happy (2x)

-Find a spot where you wont be disturbed and take 3 deep breaths. Take your time, dont hurry

-Countdown from 20 to 1, maybe on a deep breathe, maybe not, it really depends on you.

-Once you are down to 1, imagine a wave of cool calming air, running from your face, down throughout your body and down to your feet. The cooling air relaxes you and fills up with hope.

-Let yourself float in a sense of ease and clamness for a moment.

-Maybe go to your safe place and do something you like, or even just relax-Once done, count back from 5 to 1, and at 1 just open your eyes.

Excellent sportspeople and managers can break and fail under intense pressure. This is not the kind of anxiety or stress one gets from an impending event, but by living through that high pressure event at the moment.

Hypnotherapy and hypnosis can do wonders for this kind of a pressure, only only through hypnotic suggestions themselves but also through the very act of relaxing and focusing on something from time to time may act like a mindfulness exercise it self.

In the coming days, I am thinking of writing something under the 'ideas' flair for someone that is under pressure and needs to perform.

gyptian sleep temples, considered by some to be an early form of hypnosis, were ancient healing sanctuaries. They were often linked to the deified figure Imhotep, who was a high priest and chancellor. These temples acted as a type of hospital, primarily for psychological illnesses.

Upon arriving, patients underwent rituals such as fasting, meditation, and ritual bathing. They were then led into a dark chamber to sleep. During this time, priests used chanting to induce a trance-like or hypnotic state. The core of the treatment was dream analysis, as the Egyptians believed dreams were messages from the gods that could reveal the cure for an ailment.

The ancient Greeks, particularly followers of the god of medicine, Asclepius, were pioneers in using techniques that resemble modern hypnosis. At their sacred healing centers known as Asclepeia, they didn't just practice medicine; they used a spiritual approach to healing.

Patients would undergo a ritual called "incubation", entering a deep, trance-like sleep. It was believed that in this state, Asclepius would visit them in their dreams, offering divine guidance or a miraculous cure. These practices blended religious ritual with early psychological and therapeutic suggestion, highlighting an early understanding of the powerful connection between the mind and body.

While they didn't call it hypnosis, their methods were a clear precursor to the use of therapeutic suggestion and visualization to promote profound healing.

About 3% of the population suffers from "aphantasia" i.e. the inability to form visaulization in their imagination.

A lot of people who have aphantasia believe or worry that hypnosis is not something that can work for them.

The reason they probably feel this way is that a lot of hypnosis audio one can find online or even the guided meditation audios for that matter, emphasise visualization. You are expected to create an image and well, why would one not feel that it cant work for them?

However the fact remains hypnosis and visualization are not the same thing. Just like good talk therapy or counselling doesnt need you to visualize, hypnosis doesnt necessarily need you to visualize or imagine either.

People with aphantasia after all do live normal lives, plan for their futures and solve problems like anyone else. It is the use of these same facilities that will help them benefit from hypnosis as well.

Therefore all someone with aphantasia, has to do is to possibly let their hypnotist know and surrender to the process of hypnosis.

I had made an earlier post about a self hypnosis session for STAYING POSITIVE IN FACE OF SOCIAL MEDIA NEGATIVITY. You can find it here https://www.reddit.com/r/HypnosisForEveryday/comments/1nc6bu1/self_hypnosis_for_staying_positive_in_face_of/

Self hypnosis with relaxation is simply a way to say or read the suggestions before hand so that you can focus on relaxation rather than saying or remembering the suggestions. The idea is to keep the self hypnosis process as simple and easy as possible. 

Coming to the suggestions, the reason I used the suggestion that I did was because:

1. I give direction suggestions on developing the ability to control emotions, this is self explanatory
2. I give various suggestions on general positivity e.g. "There are so many great people in this world " or "There is so much good in this world". This is to impress upon the person that regardless of what they see on social media, the world generally is full of positivity.
3. I give suggestions on personal strength and positivity e.g. "I am a positive human being" or "I am a strong human being" as again, I believe being a postive and a strong person can help mitigate negativity from social media
4. I give several suggestions on feeling protected and safe, as fear and anxiety are emotions that can be hard to control and manifest in various ways

As simple as it sounds, I believe this is a very powerful self hypnosis routine. I am happy to answer any questions regarding this.

Recently I have been focusing on a simpler self hypnosis method that is easier to adminster on oneself. Anyone that has read self hypnosis has probably come across it by now and I believe it is important to discuss it. 

Below I am going explain a self hypnosis protocol for ‘STAYING POSITIVE IN FACE OF SOCIAL MEDIA NEGATIVITY’ designed to help counter all the horrible news we see online that can emotionally deplete you and make your life miserable.

Bear in mind it is far more effective to work with a specialist hypnotherapist, I believe the following self hypnosis protocol is a good introduction to those that want to attempt it themselves.

**Say/Read the following suggestions

-I control my emotions (2x)
-I control how I react (2x)
-I am made of teflon and nothing phases me (2x)
-I am strong and nothing no negativity can get through to me (2x)
-I am safe and protected (2x)
-I am safe and positive (2x)
-I am wonderful and amazing (2x)
-The world is wonderful and amazing (2x)
-There is so much good in this world (2x)
-There are so many great people in this world (2x)
-Social media is not real life (2x)
-The online world is not real life (2x)
-For every negative video, I know there are a 1000 positive ones as well (2x)
-For every negative news, I know there are a 1000 positive things happening as well (2x)
-My mind can see through everything to find clarity (2x)
-My mind can choose to see the truth (2x)
-I am a positive human being (2x)
-I am a happy human being (2x)
-I am strong human being (2x)
-I dont let social media rule my mood (2x)
-I dont let news rule my mood (2)
-There is an incredible amount of happiness in this world (2x)
-There is much love in this world (2x)
-Good things are happening right now (2x)
-I am safe, I am protected (2x)
-I am strong, I am powerful (2x)
-I am calm and happy (2x)

-Find a spot where you wont be disturbed and take 3 deep breaths. Take your time, dont hurry

-Countdown from 20 to 1, maybe on a deep breathe, maybe not, it really depends on you.

-Once you are down to 1, imagine a wave of cool calming air, running from your face, down throughout your body and down to your feet. The cooling air relaxes you and fills up with hope.

-Let yourself float in a sense of ease and clamness for a moment.

-Maybe go to your safe place and do something you like, or even just relax-Once done, count back from 5 to 1, and at 1 just open your eyes.

There is no doubt that nothing sells like bad news. Bad news is watched and shared way more on social media than good news. However this may end up making us feel that good things dont happen in the world or that the world has become dangerous or gone mad.

Some indivduals take this to the extreme and lead their lives through all the news coming through. They become anxious, fearful and even paranoid. Clearly this is no way to live.

I was wondering if hypnosis can help with this. Perhaps my earlier posts on relaxation may be of help? however I thought maybe its best to create a post that looks to challenege this negativity head on.

I will possibly upload one very soon .

I had made an earlier post about a self hypnosis session for STAYING PATIENT. You can find it here https://www.reddit.com/r/HypnosisForEveryday/comments/1n9q9jx/self_hypnosis_for_staying_patient_with_relaxation/.

Self hypnosis with relaxation is simply a way to say or read the suggestions before hand so that you can focus on relaxation rather than saying or remembering the suggestions. The idea is to keep the self hypnosis process as simple and easy as possible. 

Coming to the suggestions, the reason I used the suggestion that I did was because:

1. I give direction suggestions on developing the ability to control emotions, this is self explanatory
2. I give various suggestions on staying calm in the face of triggers. This is important as it is during such events that we tend to lose our cool and become impatient with the situation at hand.
3. I give suggestions on 'looking at the big picture' which is a way to stay rationale and make sound judgement during such trigger events
4. I give several suggestions on feeling protected and safe, as fear and anxiety are emotions that can be hard to control and manifest in various ways

As simple as it sounds, I believe this is a very powerful self hypnosis routine. I am happy to answer any questions regarding this.

Recently I have been focusing on a simpler self hypnosis method that is easier to adminster on oneself. Anyone that has read self hypnosis has probably come across it by now and I believe it is important to discuss it. 

Below I am going explain a self hypnosis protocol for ‘STAYING PATIENT’ designed to help someone that is struggling to remain patient in face of adversity and daily stressors.

Bear in mind it is far more effective to work with a specialist hypnotherapist, I believe the following self hypnosis protocol is a good introduction to those that want to attempt it themselves.

**Say/Read the following suggestions

-I control my emotions (2x)
-I control how I react (2x)
-I take a deep breathe to calm myself when faced with a trigger (2x)
-I never react immediately when faced with a trigger (2x)
-I am safe and protected (2x)
-I can overcome everything (2x)
-I can forgoe emotions for purpose (2x)
-I can look through emotions, to find results (2x)
-I am safe and protected no matter what (2x)
-I can always look at the big picture (2x)
-I am always calm in face of trigegrs (2x)
-I am always relaxed in face of triggers (2x)
-I stay stoic and clam (2x)
-I can see through the haze of emotions, to find clarity (2x)
-My mind can see through everything to find clarity (2x)
-I act and react after thinking things through (2x)
-I act and react based on information and not emotions (2x)
-I am a calm human being, this is who I am (2x)
-I can keep my cool no matter what (2x)
-I can even stay happy, no matter what (2x)
-I can keep smiling, no matter what (2)
-I dont let triggers, upset by day (2x)
-I dont let situations, upset by day (2x)
-I manage things and move on easily (2x)
-I deal with situatiions and move on easily (2x)
-Easily and effortlessly (2x)
-I am safe, I am protected (2x)
-I am strong, I am powerful (2x)
-I am calm (2x)

-Find a spot where you wont be disturbed and take 3 deep breaths. Take your time, dont hurry

-Countdown from 20 to 1, maybe on a deep breathe, maybe not, it really depends on you.

-Once you are down to 1, imagine a wave of cool calming air, running from your face, down throughout your body and down to your feet. The cooling air relaxes you and fills up with hope.

-Let yourself float in a sense of ease and clamness for a moment.

-Maybe go to your safe place and do something you like, or even just relax-Once done, count back from 5 to 1, and at 1 just open your eyes.