by will sprout

Created on: August 06, 2009

A guide to self hypnosis.

Hypnosis is a method employed to produce change.

For example someone may desire to stop smoking or drinking; not only two very serious health risks but also two very difficult addictions to control. In this instance we seek to control the habit, therefore we seek to change the habit.

We could seek to change the habit through our own endeavours by way of self-hypnosis.

The setting should be one without distraction, or noise of any type, although a burning incense stick may add to the serenity; if you find that the fragrance distracts you then leave this until a latter date, until you are more in control

To begin with, sit upright in a comfortable chair with your arms resting in your lap; close your eyes and begin to relax for a few minutes.

You must remove all of your thoughts, worries and doubts, simply by not thinking about them; FORGET THEM. Imagine that you have erased your mind of all thoughts of existing, and you have nothing to think about.

Sit there quietly, not thinking about anything except an empty space; this could be the inside of a box, container, or it could be about a starless sky, any empty space.

When you are in control of your thought (no thoughts) tell yourself that you are going to relax. Tell your body to relax, going through every part; muscle, bone and sinew.

For e.g. 'my head is relaxing, I can feel my head relaxing, my head is relaxed.' 'My eyes are relaxing, I can feel my eyes relaxing, my eyes are relaxed. Continue this process through your ears, your mouth, your nose, in fact every facial feature including your tongue.

Once you feel that you head is relaxed move slowly down the body beginning with the neck, the shoulders, the arms, the torso, your legs, and your feet right down to your toes.

Remember to include as many body parts as you can, including the muscles that control them.

Eventually you should feel totally relaxed, and your body may feel slumped or heavy.

Remaining in the same seated position, begin to tell yourself that your body is getting light; it is getting very light; it is light. Feel yourself getting lighter. Repeat the suggestion until 'you feel light.'

Once you have accomplished this tell yourself that your body is getting heavier; it is getting very heavy; it is heavy.

Once this is achieved tell yourself that your body is relaxing; becoming very relaxed; it is relaxed.

Now tell yourself that you are waking fully refreshed and energetic; that you are awake and fully refreshed.

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