Hypnosis and dementia... - Chris - Jul 19th 2008
To the person caring for the partner with dementia: you are to be commended for looking any possible help. I am not a doctor, but I think that hypnosis (or self-hypnosis) might help with agitation or anxiety. In order to do this though, she would need to have sufficient remaining brain function to be able to relax, follow the simple directions, enter into a hypnotic/suggestible state, and understand the suggestions (if only subconsciously). Therefore, if you can't have a simple conversation with her, I doubt she could do that. Anything's worth a try, though. You could also just try using the soothing music which you might use to help induce a hypnotic state, just for its calming effect. Good luck, Chris A carer's problem. - J .W A T .B - Jun 7th 2008
UNDERSTANDING what goes on in the mind of the partner you have shared life with for nearly 50 years is difficult. Is there a chance that hypnosis can help? Dementia is difficult to understand, and she cannot admit that anything is amiss. I hear about new treatment, but our doctor says ;don't clutch at straws, a cure is still a long way off. I cannot just accept, what can I do? How do I send this? I am not very computer literate. Hypnosis Helped Me Quit Smoking - Debbie - May 29th 2008
I joined a hypnosis group to help me quit smoking. I haven't smoked in 5 years as of June 19. I bought a tape when the "class" was over to reinforce my negative thoughts towards smoking. I can say that I was afraid going in because of the hypnosis thing, but it was really very harmless. It really just makes you think about the negative effects of smoking and you in turn reinforce that thought process continuously until you really don't want to smoke any more. It doesn't work for everyone, but it worked for me. self hynosis - Anthony Dorato - Apr 8th 2008
In self hypnosis, the word "I", is what should be used if you are doing self hypnosis to your self mentally or verbally. However, if you are using a casette tape recorder, the word "you", shpuld be used instead, because the recorder acts as a hypnotist speaking to you as you are listening to the suggestions. Self hypnosis:Added tips - Rahul - Nov 16th 2007
Well,self-hypnosis is nothing really to be scared of.it is an autosuggestion method,where you try to replace certain beliefs which you reasonably believe are serving you no useful purpose(on the contrary,they are just doing the opposite) with some new beliefs.Look,life is probabilistic and relativistic. Leading life depends a lot on how we INTERPRETE things happening to us.And our INTERPRETATions rely on our BELIEF SYSTEM.If our belief system is flawed,it is very likely,that our interpretations are going to give us an anxiety or depression attack. So,altering your belief system is the key here. And here's the catch:you probably just can't let go of hypnosis. It probably much like hiting the gym to lose wight;you lose weight at the gym;moment you leave it,gradually you lose interest in exercise and you are back to your fat self. Hypnosis probably is like "GYM"ming the mind to make it think the way you want it to think. Ok. I bored you people a lot. One important thing: Don't refer to yourself as "you" in self-hypnosis.Think and feel "I"."I am feeling","I am doing"..etc plus Subconscious doesn't understand past or future probably.So always use present tense in your suggestions. hope you find these tips helpful. Self hypnosis is hard! - Bill - Sep 8th 2007
Self hypnosis is hard to start with. I built up my 'going into trance' skills by first listening to hypnosis recordings. Once I had listened to a few, I got a 'feel' of what a trance really was. I soon started to sucessfully experiment with my own self hypnosis! Self Hypnosis and - Scott LaDoucer - Jul 21st 2007
If I may add to your nicely written article.... For those who employ this valuable technique I encourage extreme caution to be used regarding any unsolicited outside sources gaining access to the subconscious during this process. As this will play a role in the new foundation of codes that are being locked in to the subconscious that is being programmed during this process. Also, not understanding what is really happening at a cellular level in the human, what elements come in to play and how these will manifest themselves and so on.... folks could set themselves up for future new issues or even exacerbate current ones thus adding to the confusion. Again only a caution. Not fully understanding what is really happening one is employing it through self esteem but rather a shortcut and it becomes a band aid and does not get to the root. The process is subjective to the neurotransmitters available in the body... an alternative to self hypnosis Therefore, getting to the root of why you feel you need the process is important. Is it burn out? What natures and elements are you deficient in and start there. Prepare the foundation first... I invite any response.
Best to all!!! Scott "The Human Element Codes" - scott@thehumanelementcodes.com - V - Mar 16th 2007
I think people who don't know how to do self hypnosis, have no idea about the level of material that's in the article. They may comment that it's waste of time because of their inability to do it. It certainly needs a lot of motivation and patience to start with. Self-hypnosis is the divine way for self growth for all of us, somewhat imperfect people. For me personally, the article was very helpful - Marlee - Mar 5th 2007
I found your article informative and educating, I plan on using some of your information in the essay I'm righting on self-hypnosis. Thankyou. - - Feb 24th 2007
I think that hypnosis is the key to opening your inner self and if used properly it could help many people. I also suggest self hypnosis to anyone who wants to change or boost thier confidence. More information on hypnosis - Matthew Whalley - Feb 21st 2007
That was a really informative article, thanks. For more information on hypnosis and suggestion please take a look at, www.hypnosisandsuggestion.org, a not-for-proft site aimed at increasing awareness of the science behind hypnosis and suggestion This sucks - - Jan 31st 2007
I tried it and it's just a waste of time. Editor's Note: If you are refering to cognitive restructuring, your statement is unsupported by the science. Cognitive restructuring techniques, applied as part of a cognitive therapy protocol, are generally effective and do help people to feel better. It is critical, however, that the techniques are applied in the proper manner. It is very easy to do cognitive restructuring wrong, and this is especially the case when you are doing it on your own in self-help mode. I'd recommend that readers who find that it doesnt' work in self-help mode, try working with an experienced CBT therapist for a few months and see if that doesnt' help. Or, try some other technique... | 
