Can a person do self-hypnosis?

Question

I have a terrible fear of speaking in front of people. One reason is because I fear that I will mess up either in content or speech (saying the wrong words or forgetting my words) and be embarrassed. My other fear is of being booed.
I want to be hypnotised to be relieved of this fear. I want to know if I can perform self-hypnosis. I want to know if hypnotism would even work. What do you think?

Answer 1

of course.

didnt u read that chris van allsburg book?

Answer 2

Not all people can be hypnotised. However, try buying one of those metronomes where the little circle goes right and left with the beat. Stare at it for a few minutes and then try to tell yourself that you will never be afraid of speaking in public.

It might just be better to make yourself become more confident, though.

Answer 3

Yes, you can practise self-hypnosis; however, for your fears affirmations might work better. Also, I'd suggest you look also into preparing the q-cards and other public speaking aids. Good luck!

Answer 4

the fear of public speaking can be removed by practice only.you start with small crowd or audience.i believe self hypnotism is not possible.reason i do not know.but i have not seen any self hypnotized person.hypnotism can be worked if positively used.

Answer 5

Try auto suggestion ,specially while going to sleep,as it works better when mind is relaxed and free from many thoughts.It can work wonders with people who are determined and optimistic.Tell your self that you are a confidant speaker or coin your own words to suite yourself.

Answer 6

Yes, you can. I do it to sleep at night. There are many tapes you can buy to help you through whatever fear you have.

You can try here http://www.hypnosis.edu/audio/ then maybe follow the links and try another.

Good luck hon. No one will boo you and you will be just fine.