2007-03-04 10:00:03 · 12 answers · asked by rocky 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
There are several wealthy hypnotherapists around, so it works for somebody.
2007-03-04 10:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hypnotherapy works by soothing the person into a state of deep relaxation that greatly resembles meditation. In this state, you are open to suggestions and can passively recall memories that you may usually be too guarded to pay attention to. One can only be hypnotized if he is not opposed to being hypnotized, though, because otherwise, you're too on guard to relax into the hypnotic state.
2007-03-04 18:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by duelpersonality 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it works if you believe it can work. this goes for every method of therapy.
and no, it's not dangerous when done by a psychologist who knows what is doing.
the modern scientific experiments are based on two theories: the classic one and the cognitive-bhavioral one. for the first one read Hilgard, Erickson, Spiegel and for the second read Barber, Spanos, Wagstaff.
i don't know how much you can find on the web, but you can email me for more informations
2007-03-04 18:16:20 · answer #3 · answered by manu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All therapies really do work. All have about the same rate of efficiency. What is really important, is for the client to believe in it and for the therapist to create a therapeutic alliance.
2007-03-04 20:53:51 · answer #4 · answered by Andrine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen a reporting been hypnotised and had his wisdom teeth removed without any pain !!
The brain is a complex organ, that we know little about. Yes I do believe it can work
2007-03-08 11:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by Discover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer: Just because so many people have stated that it worked / helps them, that doesn't mean it doesn't work and there is no evidence.
I'm curious as to what would constitute 'evidence' anyway?
Sash.
2007-03-04 20:34:38 · answer #6 · answered by sashtou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for years took pills then switched to a new doctor he showed me self hypnosis no more pills in 20 years also i read the power of positive thinking. Change your thinking change your life'
2007-03-04 18:08:21 · answer #7 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i went years ago for hypnotheraphy to help me stop smoking huh it was a load of crap just a waste of my hard earned money and before you all start thinking, i know smoking is a waste of money too!!!!!!
2007-03-08 10:31:54 · answer #8 · answered by sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u believe in it, it works
2007-03-08 11:23:53 · answer #9 · answered by rachel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's a dangerous thing to mess with.
2007-03-04 18:02:02 · answer #10 · answered by Joseph C 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋