by Judy Waller

Created on: June 13, 2008

I personally do not approve of handing my mind over to anyone in hypnosis. Hypnotism is allowing another person to 'bind you with a spell.'
What about the effect of hypnosis on a person's mind and behavior? Are there any risks involved? One valid concern is that while hypnotized a person may have little control of his behavior. Stage hypnotists utilize this feature, impelling volunteers to do things they would not normally do, even to seem to be drunk.

Hypnosis is defined as "a sleeplike state usually induced by another person in which the subject may experience forgotten or suppressed memories, hallucinations, and heightened suggestibility."The American Heritage Dictionary. I would never suggest any family member or friend to turn themselves to any person practicing hynotism, espeially those who do not have the same moral values. Depression is something that can be helped with positive thinking and help from those close to the depressed person.

Let us first understand what depression is and is not. Depresseion can be clasified intocatagories.The are the various faces of depression:

(Demoralization and Grief)

A low feeling because of some upsetting event such as a death, divorce, loss of job, medical problems or other stressful situation.

(Low-Grade Chronic Depression) (Depressive Neurosis)

The "blues" continue. There is a general negative feeling and dissatisfaction. One feels fatigued and loses interest in family and friends. Often there are feelings of worthlessness, anxiety and anger.

(Major Depression)

"You feel like you are in the pits of the earth," said one sufferer. There is no relief. Sleeping habits change; there is loss of appetite. The person feels full of guilt and may wish he were dead. Overwhelming feelings of dread, anxiety and lack of ability to concentrate. This may in some cases alternate with periods of normal behavior.

(Manic Depression)

Periods of high elationwild spending sprees, working around the clock, constant actionfollowed by deep depression

There can also be physical causes for depression: Here is a list of them:
Medical research has associated the following things with the development of depression in some people:
a- Toxic metals and chemicals: lead, mercury, aluminum, carbon monoxide,
and some insecticides
b- Nutrient deficiencies: certain vitamins and some essential minerals
c- Infectious diseases: tuberculosis, mononucleosis, viral pneumonia,
hepatitis, and influenza
d- Endocrine-system diseases: thyroid disease, Cushing's disease,

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