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What is
hypnosis?
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Perhaps the simplest way to describe Hypnosis is as
a pleasant suspension of awareness on a natural continuum
somewhere between wide-awake and fast asleep (like daydreaming
for example). Its main benefit is that it enhances the
responsiveness of the subconscious mind to positive
and helpful suggestions and gives access to subconscious
resources.
There is no question of
being controlled or manipulated and nobody can be made
to do anything they do not want to do!
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Does it
work?
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The Health Education Authority
has said
"Research shows that there is more scientific evidence
for Hypnotherapy than any other Complementary Therapy….by
using hypnosis, people can perform prodigious feats
of will-power and self-healing".
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Why use
self-hypnosis?
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Self-Hypnosis is the ultimate self-help tool. It's safe,
fast, simple, pleasant, effective, non-invasive and
non-addictive. Nearly everyone can do it and it's stood
the test of time - people have been doing it for thousands
of years! Best of all, it encourages self-sufficiency
because it empowers you to use your own resources to
help yourself. Whatever your difficulty, self-hypnosis
offers you the potential to be more resourceful, independent,
self-confident and self-controlled.
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If
self-hypnosis is so great, why have mE-Notes?
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Lots of reasons really. Here are some of them-
- Different people like
to learn in different ways. Relaxing and listening
(as in the self-hypnosis audio MP3 downloads/CDs)
works best for some people, usually those whose preference
is for auditory or internal experiences. Others prefer
a more proactive, analytical or visual method of learning,
in which case mE-notes fit the bill. Most benefit
is probably derived from a combination of both approaches.
- Some techniques are
just easier to follow when they are written down!
- Whilst the audio MP3
downloads/CDs work by repetition, mE-notes provide
iterative, sequential learning opportunities.
- The audio MP3 downloads/CDs
aim to create an environment where ideas, insights
and information are self-generated. There is more
scope with mE-notes to offer additional information
and to draw on other people's experiences and expertise.
The two approaches are complementary.
- Both offer fantastic
value because you can go back to them again and again.
mE-notes are probably easier to reference but both
(in different ways) offer an opportunity to reflect,
re-evaluate and resolve problems.
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You
don't have a title that matches my problem exactly.
Can you help?
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Self-hypnosis by definition
has to be a very personal experience. The art of creating
a self-hypnosis CD that necessarily has the same words
on it for everyone is to be what is known as 'artfully
vague'. This means that the suggestions are crafted
in such a way as to leave room for individual interpretation.
It's often not necessary or even desirable to be too
specific.
Some of my products (or combinations of them) are designed
to help with a wide range of emotional, psychological
and physiological issues and may meet your requirements.
For example, improvements in self-confidence and self-esteem
could have a profound impact on a variety of other difficulties
such as performance and exam/driving test nerves, relationship
issues, fear of flying/travel, stress management, weight
control, smoking cessation, nail biting, panic attacks,
insomnia, bereavement, lack of motivation etc.
Please email me so that I can assess your individual
needs and offer a more personal response.
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Whose
voice is it on the recordings?
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Its mine! So the voice is female with an English accent.
You will also hear gentle music as a lead-in and at
the end of the recordings. I do not use any type of
subliminal suggestion or confusion techniques involving
multi-voices or multi-layering as there is currently
no evidence to support their efficacy. All recordings
are digitally mastered and you can be confident of their
clarity and sound quality.
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There
are lots of self-help products available. Why should
I buy yours?
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It would be easy to tell you that you should buy them
because they're the best! The truth is though, that
neither you nor I can be certain of that. What you have
to decide is not whether they are the best products
- but whether they are the best products for you.
I suggest you use much the same criteria that you would
use in selecting a therapist -
1. Check out experience, qualifications and professional
memberships. You can find mine on the About
Myself page.
2. Ask for recommendations from other people. You can
read what other people have said about my products on
my Testimonials page.
3. Make your final decision based on your gut feeling
or instinct. Therapy is unlikely to work well unless
you feel comfortable with the it/the therapist. The
purpose of this website is to provide enough material
for you to be able to make an informed decision.
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When
should I play the CD/download?
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The optimum environment in which to play the CD/download
would include anywhere quiet and safe and where you
can feel free to enjoy being relaxed. Lots of people
find that playing it in bed before they go to sleep
can be a good time and the recording gives you the choice
of either resuming your normal day-to-day consciousness
or drifting off into a natural bedtime sleep.
To help you maximise your opportunities to benefit from
the sessions, each track is recorded separately so that
you can 'mix and match' according to the amount of time
you have available. However, it's important that you
do not play the CD/download when doing anything else
that requires your full attention such as driving or
operating potentially dangerous machinery.
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Does
it matter if I fall asleep?
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Since hypnosis occurs somewhere
on a natural continuum between wide-awake and fast asleep,
it can sometimes be difficult to determine exactly when
trance stops and sleep starts! Everyone's experience
is different.
Don't worry if you feel that you fall asleep; you will
still gain the benefits and will choose either to wake
up or drift safely into even deeper levels of relaxation
after the session has concluded.
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Could
I get 'stuck' in hypnosis?
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No. You are no more likely
to get stuck in hypnosis than you are to get stuck in
a book! Nobody has ever remained in hypnosis indefinitely.
People who ask this question are usually thinking about
something they have seen or heard about stage hypnosis.
In stage hypnosis shows, hypnosis is used primarily
as a vehicle for entertainment: Helpmyselfhypnosis products
use hypnosis as a self-help tool for fast and effective
change. The two approaches are very different.
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What
if I get disturbed?
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Whilst its best if you
can find some time when you're not likely to be disturbed,
you will always be in control and able to respond appropriately
to any interruption.
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How
often should I listen to my self-hypnosis session?
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If possible, I suggest you play the entire CD/download
every day for the first 7 - 14 days. Think of it like
knocking a nail into a piece of wood - the more often
you hit it, the quicker it gets in there!
After this initial period, continue listening 3 or 4
times a week for at least another couple of weeks but
now you can save time if you wish by interspersing your
personally edited version with the full version.
You can't 'overdose' on hypnosis! In fact people often
enjoy it so much, they continue with the sessions from
time to time long after their problem has been resolved.
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Are
hypnotherapy and hypnosis suitable for everyone?
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Hypnosis is contra-indicated for people who suffer from
any type of psychotic personality disorder or psychosis.
This is because these medical conditions cause an altered
state of mind whereby it may be difficult to distinguish
between what is real and what is imagined. If this could
apply to you, please seek advice from your doctor, psychiatrist
or medical advisor.
The jury is still out regarding the suitability of hypnosis
for people who have a history of fits although hypnosis
in itself is highly unlikely to precipitate a fit. If
you have any concerns, please check with your doctor
or medical advisor.
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