Posted by Cass on May 9, 2000, at 15:09:34
In reply to Self-Hypnosis -- How?, posted by Kim on May 9, 2000, at 14:37:06
Is there such a thing as the kind of hypnosis you see in movies, in which a patient is fully unconscious of their surroundings except for the doctor's voice? And the patient truly has access to memories that are normally unavailable to them? And afterwards, the patient doesn't remember what they said? It seems that most people's accounts of hypnosis (mine too) is just guided imagery, deep relaxation or affirmations. What's the difference between hypnosis and meditation then? I've never known anyone who's had that sterotypical experience of hypnosis. I've also never been able to understand how a doctor could genuinely make someone unaware of the enviroment around them (short of hitting them over the head or drugging them). Anyone know?
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