Hyper-Suggestibility and Common Examples of Hypnosis, Part 2

 Definition of Hypnosis: “Hypnosis is created by an overload of message units disorganizing our inhibitory process (critical mind), triggering our fight/flight mechanism and ultimately resulting in a hyper-suggestible state, providing access to the subconscious mind.” – John G. Kappas, Ph.D., founder of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute

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Yesterday afternoon, I had the honor of describing a common aspect of my work as a certified hypnotherapist to my business-marketing group, the Network Referral Group of the Santa Clarita Valley. In my essay titled Hyper-Suggestibility and Common Examples of Hypnosis, Part 1, I listed various environmental factors that can trigger a hyper-suggestible state of awareness (hypnosis) and affect our behavior. In this blog, I will describe some strategies to get out of that state and return to one of full alertness and awareness.

• Count yourself out: Say, “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Eyes Open (your name), wide, wide awake.” Repeat several times as necessary.

• Make a “slicing” movement with your hand to literally and metaphorically cut the link between the media, etc. and your attention to the invasive message. Notice the immediate sensation of relief and release when you disengage with the medium/stimulus that has been holding your attention against your conscious will.

• Take several deep breaths and ask yourself: Do I really believe what I am hearing/seeing, etc.? Do I really want the product that I am being sold? Can I live without it? (Hint: you have this long, it’s probably not a life- or game-changing item in your life!) If you really want “x” it will likely still be there tomorrow to purchase, etc. 

• Turn off the television/Smart Phone/tablet and step away from social media. Out of sight, out of mind!

• Eat good nutritious, delicious meals that include protein! Protein stabilizes blood-sugar level which stabilizes mood, reduces anxiety levels, etc.

• Get plenty of sleep at night. Lack of sleep can weaken the immune system, tolerance of pain (emotional and physical), etc. and make you more suggestible.

• Build a rapport with the professional you have hired to handle finances/investments, medical team, etc. Take notes/bring a “buddy” to the appointment to take notes and ask questions.

Sara R. Fogan, C.Ht. is a certified hypnotherapist based in Southern California. She graduated with honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in 2005. For more information about Calminsense Hypnotherapy® and to set up an appointment, please visit http://www.calminsensehypnotherapy.com/.

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