Does hypnosis give better perception results then Scientology?
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L. Ron Hubbard the science fiction writer, was sitting at a bar with Robert A. Heinlein and bet him that he could make millions of dollars by starting a religion, Scientology believes that star trek like characters brain washed all of us and we must be deprogramed by paying a lot of money to become a scientologist. His son L. Ron jr. has publicly denounced his farther, along with his first two wives, and his gay son Quentin was found dead on October 28, 1978 under suspicious circumstances. L.Ron Hubbard married Sara Northrup pregnant with Jack Parsons child, while still married to Margaret "Polly" Grubb with whom he fathered children. L. Ron jr. and Katherine May, Quentin was the child of Mary Sue Whipp. L. Ron Hubbard died of a Vistaril overdose January 24, 1986.
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According to what I understand about Scientology (not an immense amount, but enough to have an opinion - ;-)), the Scientologist does not believe that we are ultimately material beings, therefore, anything that is happening to us physically is not really happening, it is an illusion.  So, ANY form of disorder or illness would be an illusion, not just post-partum depression.  The argument, I think, should not be whether or not suffering is an illusion - it doesn't matter, because it certainly FEELS real and because of that alone, should be dealt with.  If there are medications to help us change our "perception" of reality so that it helps us or others, it should be considered as all a part of the "scientological" process (whatever it REALLY is).  If Katie Holmes gets hit by a truck (God forbid), Tom's view of reality will most certainly be affected, whether it is real or not. It would be enlightening to see what Scientologists as outspoken as Mr. Cruise would do in such an earth-shattering situation - would he hold to his beliefs or not??
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I think hypnotism is used by them. It has an influence on hospitals for surgery, etc.
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There's a lot of disinformation about Scientology.  Just think about it, big psycho-pharma has a lot to loose if people find theres a way to improve the conditions in their life without drugs -- by soothing the soul rather than drugging the brain.  The information you have presented is not to be found in any Scientology org.  Instead, there are many books you can read, courses you can take, and auditing which you can have and I'll explain auditing later.  Scientology is an applied religious philosophy that goes a step beyond what previous research into mental health was able to accomplish -- rather than just getting you to accept your life as it is, Scientology enables you to improve the conditions in your life.\n\nLiterally, Scientology means the study of truth. Scientologists believe that man is an immortal spiritual being whose experiences extend far beyond just this lifetime. According to Scientology, man's capabilities are unlimited, even if they are not presently realized.\n\nScientologists believe that painful memories from our past can hinder our ability to realize our limitless potential. For this, Scientologists offer auditing which enables people to remove the painful effects of these bad memories. Practically, auditing is a type of counseling using a lie detetector called an E-meter. In auditing, the auditor never invalidates what the pre-clear says. The ultimate aim of auditing is so people can attain the state of "Clear," or a state of freedom from painful past memories. Clears are free from psychosomoatic illnesses, self determined, vigorous and persistent.\n\nScientology's aims are a civilization without insanity, without criminals and without wars. Where the able can prosper, where honest beings can have rights and where man is free to rise to greater heights.\n\nFor this purpose, Scientologists run many humanitarian organizations including Narconon and Criminon, helping people get off drugs, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights, which fights psychiatric abuse, the Applied Scholastics educational system and the Way to Happiness Foundation.\n\nGo to the links below and learn about the charitable work done by Scientologists and go to the church's own website to learn about getting involved in the church. One site that has an awesome resource for how you can handle many of your problems is scientologyhandbook.org. Check it out, see what Scientology offers.
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Brainwashing and hypnotism.  See my answer here....http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArbObKrJ_wcVTdcxcPxPaPrzy6IX?qid=1006031906641  LOL I don't want to type that out all over again!
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Hypnotisim only works with the consent of the one being treated.  It might work if you want to block memories, but souch things tend to "seep out" in other aspects of the personality.
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Hypnosis doesn't make people sleep but to relaxation state\nAll hypnosis is self-hypnosis. The hypnotist is just a guide helping the client achieve relaxation state. Though not impossible, it's very difficult to hypnotize someone who doesn't want to be hypnotized. \nSteps \nAsk your subject to sit in a comfortable chair in a dimmed room. Make sure your subject is not lying down, otherwise it will increase the chances of your subject falling asleep, which is not the goal of hypnosis. \nUse relaxation techniques to slow the brainwave patterns to alpha, theta or delta depending on what work your client wishes to accomplish (see example technique below).\n\n\nBETA WAVES - 14Hz to 20Hz. Beta waves are associated with normal waking consciousness. They are present when you are focused on activities in the outside world.\nALPHA WAVES - 8Hz to 13Hz. Alpha waves are likened to a light meditation. They are prevalent when you daydream. They will become stronger when your eyes are closed.\nTHETA WAVES - 4Hz to 7Hz. Theta waves occur during heightened states of creativity and are found with a deep meditative state.\nDELTA WAVES - .5Hz to 3Hz. Delta waves are found in a deep sleep state or unconsciousness. Also, Delta waves are common in very deep meditation.\nAsk questions to the client's subconscious to discover the root and perhaps hidden cause of problem. The client can even be asked what is the best method for his or her recovery. \nOffer suggestions specifically geared to the goal of the therapy. The suggestions can be specific or creative imagery to bypass the judgmental mind. Programming instructions should remind the client's subconscious to go to the new suggestions when problem situation arises. \nBring the client back to alert beta brainwave patterns. \nDiscuss highlights of the session with the client.
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The answer to this is pretty simple, scientology doesn't care about helping people, they only care about their image and making money. Tom Cruise has mental problems and NEEDS psychiatry, but his religion tells him that he can out think these issues, but as his public appearance has shown, that is not the case.\n\nScientology is not a community of caring individuals hoping to make the world a better place, it is a pyramid scheme trying to rid it's members of individuality and hard earned cash.\n\nI fear for Katie Holmes and ESPECIALLY for her baby.
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Hypnosis works better with certain personalities.  The people who can use it best are people who can become absorbed in reading a book to the point where they tune out time and things going on around them.\n\nHypnosis is really just an ability to become extremely focused on something mentally.  I would think you would want to work with a therapist if you do not know much about it.\n\nI used it to quit smoking  with a hypnotist, twice, 3 years apart.  I tried other quitting methods, gum, support-classes, cold turkey, but getting focused enough to believe "I am a non-smoker" was what worked for me.  After I knew I didn't smoke, the withdrawal symptoms were just something I had to endure for a while, like the flu, and not a call for a cigarette.
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Yes, hypnosis is a science that humans have only scratched the surface on. The power of the mind to control and heal your body is vast.
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See a therapist or a hypnotist.
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Hypnosis is not a truth serum.  Experiments at Stanford and other universities show that you can lie while being hypnotized.  Just because you are hypnotized, does not mean you give up control.  Hypnosis is a popular tool used by different media to add a dramatic element like mind control.  What you can actually do with hypnosis and facts are not something that these writers worry about.  Result is about 50+ years of misinformation.  Matter of fact, during the cold war, the CIA did have some experiments and did put out a program of misinformation of which hypnosis was a part.
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There is no sure fire cure. Hypnosis has helped people, exposure and medication. Some fears can be caused by a chemical imbalance in the body although this called paranoia and not a phobia
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Most of hypnosis is bunk.  Many claims of hypnotists have not been proven.  In fact, most research shows that many of its claims don't work.\n\nWhat would you like to treat with hypnosis?
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I believe that for hypnosis to work the person undertaking it has to want to get the end result. So if you really want to give up smoking it will work. I know of a couple of people that went for hypnosis to stop smoking, but they did not really want to give up - and as a result the process failed.
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Hypnosis is nothing more than focusing on something till it becomes embedded in your subconscious and comes readily  to mind when need,\nPeople who can focus closely on something already, such as becoming unaware of surroundings when reading a good book, will have more success at hypnosis.\nAffirmations are a easy way to self-hypnotize.  Make a statement that clearly states what you want to 'learn' through hypnosis.  Something like, "I am a non-smoker", or"I will exercise every day and eat smaller portions to become healthy".  Three times a day, look at yourself in a mirror and say your affirmation to yourself.