What Can Hypnotherapy Do For You?
by Elisabeth Marriott
http://www.faqhypnosis.com
Sure, you've heard of hypnosis. Some stage magicians use
it to great entertaining effect. But will it work for you
in for your own personal betterment? Would it be a waste
of your time and money? Is hypnosis dangerous, and is it
possible to get stuck in a hypnotized state? By the end
of this article, you'll be able to decide for yourself.
Most of us have behaviors we're not completely pleased
with. For example, we might eat something sweet to satisfy
a craving when actually we're thirsty, and a glass of
water would suffice. Or we might light up a cigarette to
relieve stress instead of figuring out why we're stressed
in the first place. We may watch late night TV habitually
instead of honoring our body's need for sleep. Or we may
have some potentially really dangerous habits, such as
drugs or alcohol. You probably already have a good idea
of what you'd like to change about yourself or you
wouldn't still be reading.
Where do you find a successful hypnotherapist? The first
step is to ask around. A good referral from somebody you
know is one of the best ways of finding a match for your
needs. Check to make sure the therapist is certified by
one of the top certification organizations. Two well-
known organizations are the National Guild of Hypnotists
(http://www.ngh.net) and the American Association of
Professional Hypnotherapists ( http://www.aaph.org) Can
you speak with any of his or her current or past clients
to get a testimonial? How long has the hypnotherapist been
practicing full time?
Next, you need to decide whether you want a quick fix or a
deeper level of change. The more superficial and faster
level simply involves changing the circuitry that caused
your habit. This is easy and quick for a good
hypnotherapist to do. However, the danger here is that
you may find yourself developing a related habit that once
again tries (ineffectively) to fill in for the cleared
habit. Imagine trying to squeeze a balloon in your
hands. If you squeeze it one place, the balloon simply
wants to pop out someplace else.
Many hypnotherapists would rather get to the bottom of the
problem. They use a more thorough technique which could
have better long term results. They take you on a journey
of self discovery. This journey is intended to help you
discover hidden conflicts within which express themselves
outwardly as undesired habits. In time, you become a more
balanced person with less repressed emotional pain. This
process takes longer, but is more satisfying, and
ultimately more empowering.
Believe it or not, people only use about 12% of their
conscious minds in making decisions. The other 88% of
decision processes take place below the surface of the
awareness. The right hypnotherapist can help you examine
and recover from traumas. As a result, you'll find
yourself creating more harmony in all areas of your life.
Is hypnotherapy right for you? That depends on whether
you consider hypnosis as an easy, fast short cut or as a
journey to self empowerment. Hypnotherapy is not for you
if you're looking for an effortless solution. However, if
you're highly motivated to really understand yourself, the
results won't disappoint you. Hopefully, you now feel
that you have enough information to decide if hypnotherapy
is right for you. As you show up at your first
hypnotherapy session, you'll know that the other 88%
agrees with you.
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