From: cs89ssg@brunel.ac.uk (Sunil Gupta)
Newsgroups: alt.hypnosis
Subject: Re: My Hypnotic Experiences
Date: 20 Nov 92 13:51:06 GMT
Organization: Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK
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Kevin Miller (kevinm@ocf.berkeley.edu) wrote:

: 
: I also have an Amiga, so I loaded it into my word processor, and had it 
: read the post to me.  I was under when the thing was counting backwards
: to get more relaxed--way before the post was supposed to bring you under.
:

The document I posted was taken from my hypnosis tutorial. I'll send you (or
post) the proper thing if you want. 

: 
: My eyes rolled back in my head (and they still hurt!), my skin got cold 
: and clammy--the whole 9 yards.
: 

I'm a little surprised by this, the method I suggested was the progressive
relaxation method, The eyes shouldn't have rolled back.. I think its a symptom
of trying too hard, just relax and enjoy.

the eye-rollback technique is a way of getting people into hypnosis, but like
the "clench the muscles and relax" it also is dangerous as it is not a natural
mode of operation.

I must admit that when someone attempts to hypnotise me, my conscious element
(ok so I know that model of the brain is obsolete) tries to impose the method
of hypnosis that I am most familiar with. The only way around that is just to
empty the mind completely of all thoughts and in a single-minded manner
concentrate upon the hypnotists voice.

: My question is this:  Is there a way to avoid the pain?  I don't really
: enjoy the headaches afterwards, but love the relaxation that hypnosis
: provides.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!  Any other tips are, of
: course, also welcome and encouraged.

as you seem to be so susceptible to hypnosis, how about trying self-hypnosis
a quick method is as follows (from Advanced auto-hypnosis)

	stare for a 5 seconds

	close your eyes 

	feel the relaxation as your eyes close, its so soothing, so pleasant

	try and maximize this relaxation throughout your eyes, your eyes are
	relaxing, and it is wonderful. Your eyelids are getting heavier so that
	the next time they will only want to open half as much as before

	keep your eyes closed for about 8 seconds

	as you open your eyes slowly, they are feeling so relaxed and heavy
	that they only want to open half as much as they were before

	keep your eyes open for 3 seconds

	close your eyes again, isn't it so relaxing., its so relaxing that
	you dont want to open your eyes again, you just want to enjoy this
	soothing sensation.

	keep your eyes closed for 20 seconds, concentrating upon the feeling of
	relaxation, the next time you open your eyes, the eyes lids will be so
	heavy and relaxed that they will open half as much as the last time.

	open your eyes, again, they are so heavy that they only open half as
	much as before, try as you might, your eyes just dont want to open
	anymore.

	close your eyes, the overwhelming sensation of relaxation floods from
	your eyes, all over your face and head and throughout your whole body.
	your eyes are now perfectly relaxed and with every second that passes
	every muscle in your body is relaxing twice as much as it was before

	your eyes are so relaxed that they wont want to open, they are numb and
	totally relaxed. As time passes all of you body relaxes so that you
	you cant feel it anymore.

	remain in this state for as long as you wish, enjoying the relaxation.

	When I awaken you from this trance, you will feel totally refreshed, 
	your mind will be clear of any conflict and any daily aches and pains 
	that you have will disappear. 

	at the count of 10 you will awaken from trance fully awake, fully
	refreshed and feeling wonderful, ready to tackle your daily life.

	10	you can feel the sensation returning to all of your limbs
	9	you are aware of all of your body
	8	you are waking up, the relaxation is leaving your body
	7	your muscles,skin, head are all awake
	6	you are feeling alert, your eyes are opening
	5	your eyes are open and fully refreshed
	4	waking up, feeling fine and confident
	3	you can move your arms and legs, and feel the sensation in them
	2	fully awake, fully refreshed
	1	wide awake
	0	wake up, you are no longer in a hypnotic trance.

The first time you try this methods, may take as long as a minute to enter a
deep hypnotic trance. rut with practice you should be able to enter hypnosis
and at a very deep level merely by closing your eyes. Its a case of maximizing
the relaxation so that it just fills your whole body.

A more advanced technique builds upon this and allows you to open your eyes and
yet remain in a state of hypnosis. its a case of continual reinforcement saying
that every thing you hear and see will only help you to relax further. The
first few times it doesnt work but after the third, your mind begins to believe
you.

anyhow share, enjoy and relax

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