Hypnosis

General

The term describes hypnosis an altered state of consciousness in which the hypnotized person usually feels a deep relaxation. The condition is triggered by certain stimuli (eg verbal or visual instructions fixation of an object).
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During hypnosis, the hypnotized person susceptible to external influence (suggestion). The attention and awareness and also the reference to reality are concentrated during hypnosis. Even complex thought processes are inhibited and the sense organs (with the exception of the hearing) less sensitive. Goal of hypnosis is to reduce the level of arousal of the body and relax the nervous system.

Hypnosis is particularly suitable to bring about behavioral changes. The term comes from the Greek word hypnos, which means sleep.

There are two distinct forms of hypnosis: hypnosis, the superficial and the deep hypnosis. The superficial hypnosis is similar to the waking state. Although this is slower breathing, the heart beats slower and decreases in blood pressure, the hypnotized person in a position to perform complex actions.

In deep hypnosis, the hypnotized person falls into a sleep-like state. It is common to post-hypnotic amnesia, that is, the hypnotized person may have little memory of cognitive or emotional content during hypnosis.

Hypnosis comes within the framework of different therapeutic processes are used:

* In the hypnotherapy of specially trained professionals
* In psychotherapy
* In psychoanalysis, where hypnosis is used to lay unconscious experiences from past open
* In the treatment of different diseases and symptoms (such as psychosomatic diseases), chronic pain, in the form of autogenic training in self-hypnosis, or in pain (for example in obstetrics or dentistry).