Authoritative commands are usually associated with hypnosis with the subjects being told they are going to sleep and that they will perform certain acts. The voice seems to be commanding and generally appear to work on many people. There are some, however who do not respond to command hypnosis and Ericksonian hypnosis may be needed.

Dr. Milton Erickson developed the Ericksonian hypnosis technique for positive suggestion during hypnosis as opposed to the typical command suggestion, claiming it enabled his patients to conceptualize the task and to alter behavior during fewer sessions. He was also a believer in self-hypnosis based on his own experiences as a child suffering with polio.

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Hypnosis is a practice where a connection is made with the subconscious mind in order to alter a pattern of thinking or acting in order to improve a state of health, relieve pain and/or improve one’s personality and self esteem.

Hypnosis has been used in medical practices and therapies on a number of patients in order to improve their present state when all other ways have failed, for example, hypnosis is used often to help patients deal with depression and/or terminal diseases.

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You can overcome the fear of darkness with the help of self-hypnosis. Being afraid of the dark is a reasonable apprehension but when anxiety and panic fester to the point that the fearfulness interferes with your life, you may be battling a phobia of darkness. The first step is to determine the severity of the frightful reaction.

Self Help Fear

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Your fear of horses can be overcome with the help of hypnosis. This self help approach offers a valuable resource as you work your way through your fears. Getting over a phobia of horses is important whether you intend to ride a horse or not. You don’t have to be afraid of riding or of the panic and anxiety you anticipate when faced with one of these magnificent animals.

Magnificent Creatures

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Which would be better to decrease my anxiety (just in general), meditation or sellf hypnosis. I’ve tried both but I usually wind up falling asleep!

Also does anyone konw of a good book on self hypnosis or meditation for phobias or generalized anxiety?

Johnny B.

The fear of roaches is a common problem that many people face. Many consider the roach as a source of anxiety and panic with good reason. Cockroaches are unpleasant, insidious creatures that seem impossible to destroy. While it is reasonable to be a little afraid of these insects, it isn’t reasonable to have a phobia of roaches.

Self Help Fear

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The fear of falling can interfere with your ability to enjoy life to the fullest. This nagging fearful condition leads to feelings of great anxiety, which can lead to panic if it develops into a phobia. You don’t have to be afraid of falling once your negative thoughts have fallen aside.

Thinking Phobic

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proper hypnosis not a tape or anything.

I have trich and i am really tired of feeling like i look like crap! I have tried everything from putting tape on the tips of my fingers to therapy…but nothing seems to work! its really difficult not to start play with a hair and then just pull it out! My High School Psych teacher quit smoking through hypnosis and i thought i would look into it.

(if you don’t know what Trichotillomania is do your research and then you’ll know what i am talking about)

i believe i got Hypnotized,i was in like a deep sleep with my hypnosis therapist. but the next day it kinda wore off.it came back to my anxiety again.she said next time well go feather in deep hypnosis.
what do you think about this for anxiety? that was my second appointment should i continue to see improvements?