Chapter 21 Endnotes (postscript)

Q: Is hypnosis really not sleep? A: Regarding this point, I can give an affirmative answer - hypnosis is not sleep. Q: What is the biggest difference between hypnosis and sleep? A: The biggest difference between the two is that sleep is self-directed (subconsciously, not consciously).In the sleep state, subconscious activities and instinctive reactions have direct dominance and information exchange functions.For example: in the sleep state, the role you play is usually free and uncertain, and your self-role positioning has great randomness.Of course, this is not really random, but determined by the subconscious mind.At the same time, during sleep, you will instinctively receive some changes in the external situation and reflect them in your dreams—for example, if the environment becomes a little cooler, then you may dream that you wear less clothes, Or being in a cold area, or something like that.

In the hypnotic state, the dominance of the subconscious mind is either weakened or handed over, and at the same time, the information exchange with the instinctive reaction is relatively reduced.For example: In the state of hypnosis, the role of the hypnotized person is very single, either to reproduce a fixed role in a certain scene, or to be an observer, which is determined by the hypnotist, and the hypnotized person has no other choose.At the same time, the impact of environmental changes is not that serious (of course, if drastic environmental changes will still affect the hypnotized person, so a quiet and undisturbed environment is required during hypnosis).

Q: I have tried to be hypnotized without success.Doesn't hypnosis work for everyone? Answer: Hypnosis is indeed not effective for everyone. There are very few people who are difficult to be hypnotized because they have a strong sense of self-vigilance.But I don't think the situation you just mentioned is that simple.First of all, I would like to know: What was your motivation for being hypnotized?Just curious to try?Or are you going to verify?Or have to go into hypnosis to find the source because of psychological problems?I guess it's the first two cases?Then I will explain responsibly that hypnosis without a theme is not easy to succeed.Hypnosis is not about putting yourself to sleep when you think about it, to see if it is true, or if it is fun.The motivation for hypnosis and the subject to be captured after hypnosis are both integral parts of hypnosis.Different starting points can directly affect the effect of hypnosis, so most of the time, hypnosis itself is a specific existence that has a bonded relationship with psychological diagnosis and treatment. If it is separated from this relationship, it will be difficult for hypnosis to be effective and professional.If it is just out of curiosity, it is of course difficult to be hypnotized successfully, because in this case, the hypnotized person is very alert, and there will be additional resistance to hypnosis-doubt.But if it is hypnosis to solve psychological problems, then there must be a theme, and the hypnotized person will be relatively easier to accept hypnosis.At that time, you can't care about questioning "Is hypnosis real?", but pay more attention to "How to solve my problem?".In addition to these, there is another key point: the professionalism of the hypnotist.

Also, please don't trust the magician's show - it's just a show. Question: Then why are group hypnosis of performance nature so easy to succeed?Will the hypnotized person clearly express that he has indeed been hypnotized, and at the same time talk about his feelings after being hypnotized? Answer: For this question, please refer to the article "Extras: About Dreams and Hypnosis" in this book. Question: Is there a difference between depth and depth of hypnosis? Answer: Exist.Relatively speaking, deep hypnosis needs enough strengthening hints, so as to achieve the purpose of letting the hypnotized person give up more dominant consciousness, and thereby open the subconscious and deep memory.However, there is usually no need for deep hypnosis, because it is cumbersome and difficult, and requires several times the time of general hypnosis—the preparation time here refers to: eliminating the vigilance of the hypnotized person through contact and conversation with them, Gain more trust.

Q: Does self-hypnosis exist? Answer: Self-hypnosis is actually self-suggestion, not completely self-hypnosis. There are still differences between suggestion and hypnosis. Question: Isn't hypnosis suggestion? Answer: No.Hypnosis is the end, suggestion is the means. Question: Can self-hypnosis reach the level of deep hypnosis? Answer: It cannot be done, because the hypnotist cannot give up consciousness while maintaining dominant consciousness. Question: Hints for hypnotic purposes are only used in professional fields, right? Answer: On the contrary, very common.For example, in TV commercials, you will see beautiful women or handsome men use a certain product and show how attractive and beautiful they look "after use", which is a hint of hypnotic nature.If you actually used a product, would it look as radiant as s/he?No, that's just a hint that the merchant is giving you.In fact, we all know that's impossible.But you have to admit, it does work for some people.They will enter a hypnotic state from the moment they see the advertisement, until they suddenly realize it after buying the product and using it for a period of time.However, if there are more beautiful beauties or handsome men to advertise new products next time, they will continue to be hypnotized happily... There are too many examples of this, and they are extremely common.

Q: So, besides business practices?Are hypnotic suggestions common in everyday life? A: Same, very common.For example, when we are at work, we make some kind of suggestion to our superiors or subordinates. The really touching suggestion must be one that draws a blueprint for the future—making the other party accept this suggestion with a hypothetical prospect that has not yet happened.We usually accept this hypothetical future unconsciously and use it as the basis for implementing the present.But that future doesn't exist right now, and it's not part of a necessary causal relationship, right?Therefore, it is just a suggestion for hypnotic purposes.This suggestion is so common in our lives that it is difficult to be aware that it is actually a hypnotic suggestion.Of course, its success rate is also directly related to depicting people-people who are good at using language and characters are more likely to succeed.The chances of success are greatly increased if the person who describes it has already achieved what he or she describes, or if his assumptions are similar to those of the recipient.In this case, the probability of that future being realized is also actually extremely high.

Q: If hypnotic suggestion is so common, doesn't it mean that hypnosis is everywhere in our lives, but most of the time, we don't notice it? A: That's exactly what I'm talking about - hypnosis, everywhere.