Does hypnosis work in curing habits?
968933
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.
328352
well, i haven't tried this personally but a bunch of people have told me that it really works. they have hypnotherapists now who supposedly can hypnotize you into quitting smoking. i'll admit that i'm skeptical, but again, lots of people have told me they tried it and have been able to quit cold turkey.
251263
no\nbut i do it\nit is a nervous habit that is incredibly hard to overcome
308603
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.
114053
Hypnosis itself has no power.  You are always in complete control.  You only do what you want to do.  It isn't mind control or a truth serem.  How to get others hypnotised?  Well, ask them is a good start.  There are a lot of myths and hype about hypnotising others without them knowing it.  Studies show that this practially impossible.
720146
Hypnosis can be a very effective tool if used by the right people.  Unfortunately many who hang out a shingle as a hypnotherapist are probably not qualified to handle the issues mentioned.\n\nNow I am not convinced that some these professional therapists are much of help either.  Personally I think part of the challenge is to find those who have references that you can check.\n\nFor depression, there are some interesting studies showing that activity can be just or more effective in the treatment than taking anti-depression medication.  My point is that this is an area that is constantly evolving so I wouldn't just get stuck in one way of thinking.\n\nMarriage issues, well it depends.  Hypnosis can be very effective in helping with issues of intimacy.  It has a long track record there.  It can be helpful in reframing the way partners view certain situations.  Can it solve everything, no but neither can a lot of conventional approaches.
958248
i once hypnotized somebody in their sleep without waking them up.  you just have to talk softly.  im not sure why they obey.
238332
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.
1037370
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.
202270
There is general agreement that hypnosis works to some extent - either because it puts you in a qualitatively different state of mind in which you are able to access different parts of your consciousness; or because it makes you very relaxed and more prone to suggestion or able to think more clearly.\nHynosis is not illegal, and is often used in therapy type situations, and occasionally by the police - however, evidence obtained under hypnosis is not admissible in a court of law.
1096064
definitely hypnotherapy works in your case. it will completely eradicate the traumatic experience you had as a child.
30283
No.  That is not how hypnotics works.\n\nYou would have to actually be exposed to Spanish words and translation an the spoken word to learn the language and that is far too long for a hypnosis session.
1088794
It doesn't work with everyone.  It tends to work with people who believe it will work and it usually fails if the person does not.  Also, the trust that the person places in the hypnotist is important because who knows what someone will cause someone else to do when they are in a hypnotic state?
493244
I've read that, from time to time it occurs that a person under hypnosis might go 'under' too deeply, and can never be awakened from it. \n\nBut a person's anger might better be treated by psychological treatment. A psychologist might get to the root cause of your anger without such side effects. But once s/he gets to the cause, it will be  up to you to modify your responses to stimuli.
26444
There are several sites that sell tapes.  IBS is a common thing for hynosis to use for.  I might try Wendi's site at wendi.com.  Lee Darrow and Roy Hunter are both very experienced guys and some of the top in the US.  Visit their sites and ask them.  Roy has taught hypnosis and hypnotherapy for years.  There are several others.  Yahoo has a large group on hypnosis and hypnotherapy.  It is moderated which is a good thing because there are lot of problem children who have weird ideas about hypnosis on the web.  I would go to this group and ask your question.
416480
Yes - it doesnt really work. However, sleep DOES help to consolidate what you have learnt during waking time - therefore your best bet is to learn the normal, awake way, and make sure you get plenty of sleep each night.
68912
I think it would depend on the person.People respond to hynosis differently. I know people who went and got hypnotized to quit smoking and it didn't even work for 1 day....but, it may work for some.