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One type of suggestion—instant hypnosis—is encountered by many people in everyday life. Some of them are not aware of such an impact, but use the technique independently on an unconscious level. In medicine, it is often used to treat seriously ill patients who require long-term rehabilitation. Significant factors in hypnotic manipulation are intonation and tempo of the voice.
Areas of application of instant hypnosis
Instant hypnosis differs from the classical technique in the speed of obtaining the desired result. With the help of a special lightning-fast hypnosis technique, unlimited influence is exerted on consciousness. A person is put into a trance state in 2–3 minutes.
Experienced practitioners are able to hypnotize people under different conditions and for a short time. This method is characterized by the use of various effective techniques. They help provoke confusion, loss of control over one’s actions and thoughts, and a state of shock.
The technique of instant hypnosis can be learned. There are a huge number of life circumstances in which the acquired knowledge can be useful. Specialists in various fields of activity use technology to convey their own thoughts and desires to their interlocutor.
These are social workers, lawyers, doctors, teachers, businessmen. They regularly communicate with other people who have a certain social status. This type of hypnosis is often used in advertising or trade.
In these areas of activity you have to direct or subordinate your client. The instant hypnosis technique will definitely come in handy for parents who are trying to find contact with teenagers. Suggestion will help regulate relationships and come to a common opinion.
What is self-hypnosis?
Self-hypnosis is a state between sleep and wakefulness. It is also called meditative. In this state, it is easy to use the resources of your subconscious, such as positive suggestions, psychotherapy, intuition, etc.
In a state of self-hypnosis, you can program yourself to have positive experiences. For example, with the help of the power of the unconscious, you can easily give up bad habits, lose weight, find meaning in life, and so on. The unconscious has an unlimited resource, and most importantly, it always wants to help us.
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That is, any problem that you want to solve with the help of self-hypnosis, the unconscious will solve if you ask it to do so. If you don’t ask, then the decision won’t be made. Imagine that your unconscious is like a powerful computer that just needs to write a program and it will easily execute it. But the question is, how to write a program correctly? More on this below.
Nuances of use
Instant hypnosis has unlimited possibilities. It shows a high level of performance and apparent ease. The hypnotist will be able to achieve many of the goals.
Only a complete understanding of instant hypnosis will help you subjugate another person to your own will, force him to do actions that often do not correspond to the desires of the person being suggested. This type of hypnosis is distinguished by its complex execution. A novice practitioner will not be able to put a person into a trance using the quick hypnosis technique.
Many people make the mistake of thinking that instant hypnosis helps to change the character and habits of another person. Not a single programming technique sets completely new and unusual settings for the subconscious. This effect is only possible if a person himself wants to change by changing his thinking.
The presented technique does not help to completely impose your desires and will on other people. Hypnosis opens up enormous possibilities for the practitioner, but they are not limitless. Even when immersed in a deep trance, a person will not perform actions that may contradict common sense. Especially if internal installations pose a threat to life.
Practitioners must remember that rapid hypnosis can only influence people who are highly emotional and have a high degree of hypnotizability. They will respond quickly to installations. Phlegmatic people who lack a rich imagination cannot be hypnotized.
Street hypnosis
One of the most common types of instant hypnosis is street hypnosis. This is the type of suggestion that gypsies actively use. The essence of hypnosis is a quick impact on the human psyche: the victim remains conscious, but she no longer reacts to the world around her. Gypsies begin to hypnotize the victim from the first minute, as soon as the victim responds to the question. Gypsies operate according to the same street hypnosis scheme:
- a stranger is lured by a question or request;
- as soon as fortune telling begins, the gypsy establishes tactile contact;
- her speech is monotonous, measured and calm;
- the victim is put into a semi-trance - she is focused on the words of the gypsy;
- as soon as a person is imbued with the inspired trust, he comes out of the semi-trance;
- the gypsy’s words seem truthful (after hypnosis, the fortune teller continues to talk so as not to arouse suspicion).
It is easier for a gypsy to hypnotize weak-willed people who believe in mysticism. They are ready to believe her every word and, on her recommendation, give money to remove the damage - there are a lot of variations of schemes for luring money out.
It is easier to hypnotize a person who makes contact: if it is difficult for him to refuse a stranger, he will endure uncomfortable conditions.
The gypsy quickly puts a person into a trance and also quickly brings him out of it. For others, changes in the behavior of the hypnotized person are invisible. He is a little distracted, but continues to stand and talk. The state of hypnosis in this case is the concentration of attention only on the hypnotist’s command.
Gypsies actively use rapid hypnosis
Behavior rules
How to behave with gypsies and how to understand that they are hypnotizing? Instant hypnosis has few signs: the victim feels weak, his consciousness is confused, and external noise disappears. The gypsy's words seem very clear and precise. Instant suggestions are dangerous if the fortune teller attracted attention in crowded places: at train stations or near an underground passage.
Effects of instant hypnosis: Confusion may remain for several days. It is difficult for a person to concentrate. There remains a feeling that uncontrollable events are happening. Memories of the fortune teller are blurry and indistinct.
Instant Hypnosis Techniques
The distinctive feature of this technique is that the person is immersed in a deep state of trance at a certain moment. The practitioner must evoke strong feelings. They can be positive or negative.
The effectiveness of instant hypnosis increases under the following conditions:
- unexpected joy;
- irritation;
- strong fear;
- doubt;
- uncertainty in making a specific decision.
Such states lead to the fact that a person begins to quickly plunge into a trance. His consciousness is partially shut down, leaving him unable to control his actions. Brain activity is involved in the processes of catalepsy.
While under hypnosis, you can give different instructions. The mentee can follow certain instructions, and the commands are perceived as an immutable truth. When attempts to challenge or comprehend information begin, the subconscious mind turns off.
There is a certain sequence for immersing yourself in a trance state using the instant hypnosis technique:
- gaining trust;
- to attract attention;
- creating a feeling of excitement;
- submission to one's own will;
- changing the habitual perception of thoughts and actions.
To achieve this goal, it is necessary to additionally use other techniques. The hypnotist selects images and words that promote vivid emotions. The result is severe stress or shock.
You can use sudden movements or sounds that cause fear. To quickly immerse yourself in a trance, entanglement of thought processes is used. The information must be mutually exclusive. There are several effective ways to help put a person into a state of rapid hypnosis.
- Classic Faria technique. This is a simple and affordable method that has worked well in practice. The person quickly falls into a trance state. You don't need much experience to use it. A hypnologist can have a good effect on people who have an increased degree of suggestibility.
- American method. When using this rapid hypnosis technique, the person is given instructions that are accompanied by a slow countdown of time. It takes 40 seconds to put you into a trance. The effectiveness of suggestion is about 93%.
To learn the American method of hypnosis, it is not enough to study various books or watch video tutorials. Theoretical knowledge provides only superficial information. For training you will need the help of a hypnotherapist.
Method without auditory input
Another type of quick hypnosis - without uttering special phrases. In such cases, a person is put into a trance using monotonous movements, tactile sensations, or even the power of thought. Instant hypnosis techniques without verbal suggestion are based on established contact: the hypnotized person receives commands from the hypnotist using thoughts.
The meaning of the phrase conveyed by the hypnotist is always simple: he orders you to sleep or close your eyes and plunge into complete relaxation.
The more often a hypnotist works with a person, the easier it is for him to put him into a trance and carry out suggestion. The words chosen for suggestion are also simple; they help get rid of incorrect attitudes or find the cause of fear. A monotonous action that is synchronized with the opening and closing of the eyes helps to enter REM sleep. Such techniques are used in hypnotherapy, when calming the patient is the primary task of the doctor.
Hypnotic sleep or trance
To use instant hypnosis, you need to put a person into a trance and weaken his defensive reaction. Whatever method is used, it is necessary to achieve a state where a person cannot show resistance. Techniques that help put a person into a trance:
- complete relaxation of the body;
- exposure to sounds;
- tactile contact;
- special timbre of voice.
It is more difficult to put people suffering from mental disorders into hypnotic sleep. Their distorted perceptions can make it difficult to turn off awareness. Instant hypnosis, which involves a trance state, has a number of contraindications: mental disorders, epilepsy, schizophrenia.
The words spoken during the session should not cause apprehension or fear in the hypnotized person. To learn how to put a person into a trance, you should study the psychology of human behavior: improper hypnosis causes a number of side effects. The personality of the person being hypnotized can change, so it is impossible to put strangers into a trance without appropriate training.
Verbal suggestions
Such suggestions can be direct, indirect and open. If the therapist uses direct suggestion, his intentions are clear. The practitioner explains what he wants to achieve and what his goals are. Direct suggestion is often used during surgery when the patient cannot be given pain relief.
In the case of indirect suggestion, the specialist does not talk about the desired results. Actions will depend on the will of the other person. With indirect suggestion, clarity of thoughts is disrupted. This method is used in cases where it is necessary to direct a person to the path that he is avoiding.
To achieve maximum results, the double bind technique is used in most cases. A person is offered two options to choose from, which he will not be able to distinguish when immersed in a trance. In reality, these options are identical, so the person chooses from two identical offers.
To gain focus on a specific aspect, it is necessary to use the technique of suggestion with the absence of mention. The practitioner begins to list different situations without touching on important topics.
The result is an emphasis on attention. This type of suggestion opens up a wide choice of actions. Psychotherapists often offer several specific frames that you can fill out at your own discretion. This technique involves the use of mobilizing suggestions. In another case, the specialist will provide several answers to choose from.
Nonverbal suggestions
To use the technique of suggestion on a non-verbal level, not words, but gestures are used.
There are several types of techniques:
- Catalepsy. The patient needs to take a forced position, which came from the hypnotist. There is catalepsy of the whole body or a separate part of it. It is not recommended to practice this technique frequently.
- Pauses. This is one of the important forms of nonverbal suggestion. With the help of short pauses, a specialist will be able to change the meaning of the conversation.
- Levitation. When using this technique there is no physical impact. The suggestible person uses his own imagination. The advantage of this type of hypnosis is that it is an easy process of immersion in a trance state.
Levitation is often used in self-hypnosis. In a state of hypnosis, you feel lightness, joy and comfort. For this reason, this technique is becoming more popular, but people may encounter various side effects.
If hypnosis was used to treat patients, then after the therapy session an allergy occurred on the skin, which was accompanied by a rash and severe itching. Studies have confirmed that these symptoms arise due to the weak psyche of patients. In addition, such hypnosis can cause central nervous system disorders.
How does hypnosis work?
The word “hypnos,” as you might guess, comes from Ancient Greece. This is the name of the deity of sleep in mythology, and neither mortals nor gods could resist his spell. The Greeks resorted to hypnosis mainly to help the sick: after special preparations, they were wrapped in animal skin and brought to the temple, after which they were put to sleep. The Hindus had a similar ritual - they believed that during such a “temple sleep” you could communicate with the gods, learn from them a recipe against an illness and tune in to self-healing. The ancient Egyptians used shiny objects in hypnosis, forcing the person to closely observe the movement of the object. Later, science confirmed that when contemplating such things, the mind and body are immersed in a special state.
Hypnosis as such could be called differently among different peoples, but its essence was approximately the same. The most ancient shamans knew techniques with which they could put a person into a trance. They resorted to it when communicating with spirits or healing the sick. Australian Aborigines put those who were about to undergo surgery, such as amputation, into a trance state. Indian shamans used their own methods for hypnosis: the sound of a drum, the smoke of a fire, and the use of intoxicating extracts.
The ancients used hypnosis for healing and communicating with spirits
The famous Swiss scientist Paracelsus, whose works date back to the 16th century, believed that human diseases should be considered at the level of nature and the Universe as a whole. He introduced the concept of “magnetism”, which, with some stretch, can be called one of the manifestations of hypnosis. Paracelsus believed that illness could literally be “pulled out” from a person with the help of a certain magnet. Almost any object could act as a magnet: Paracelsus endowed the healing property not with a specific object, but with the patient’s faith that it would help him.
Hypnosis session. Source: cultuurgeschiedenis. be
Hypnosis as a subject of scientific research reached its peak in the 19th century: a theory appeared about the existence of “fluids” that could be transmitted from one person to another. The Austrian scientist Franz Mesmer was convinced that he could heal the sick with the help of passes and touches. Mesmer's theory was quite popular among the aristocracy of the time, but also received a significant amount of criticism. Later, the assumption about the existence of “fluids” was refuted by science, which, however, did not stop the so-called “healers” from charging water and healing with energy through television much later, already in the 20th century.
Among the famous figures who resorted to hypnosis for therapeutic purposes was the French scientist Jean Charcot: in the 70s of the 19th century, he conducted demonstration sessions of hypnotizing women suffering from hysteria in front of the scientific community. Charcot approached the issue thoroughly and expanded the arsenal of hypnogenic factors with electricity, light, sound, pressure, temperature, medications and tactile contact.
Hypnosis as a subject of scientific research flourished in the 19th century
Another French doctor, Hippolyte Bernheim, head of the Nancy School of Hypnosis, hypothesized that the basis of the technique’s impact lies in the consciousness of the patient himself, and not in external factors. In other words, with sufficiently strong self-hypnosis and authority of the one conducting the session, the rest of the work is done by the hypnotized person himself, or more precisely, by his fantasy and imagination. Bernheim believed that attributes such as sound, light and other manipulations were not at all necessary to use.
But what is hypnosis from the point of view of modern science? The state of hypnosis is characterized by the following manifestations: increased suggestibility, relaxation and intensely working imagination. At the same time, it is not like the sleep we fall into at night, but rather resembles the oblivion into which we fall while awake, for example, while reading an exciting book or watching a movie. This is similar to the process when our consciousness is completely absorbed, attention is focused on one object and is not distracted, while we are not in a state of unconsciousness.
In fact, we fall into a trance almost every day: while driving, immersed in reading, watering flowers or washing dishes. At such moments, something like a microcosm is formed, where our emotions predominate, and they take precedence over consciousness. Some researchers classify this everyday routine as a form of self-hypnosis. When the hypnotic influence comes from the outside, we are subjected to suggestion both from the outside and from the inside: a skilled hypnotist is able to make us mistake an imaginary sensation for a real one, saying, for example, that we have just eaten a bar of chocolate, and it will seem to our receptors that this taste is present in our mouth . You can instill similar ideas in yourself.
A routine like washing dishes or reading a book is a type of self-hypnosis.
The basis of hypnosis is the suppression of consciousness and activation of the subconscious: it comes to the fore, while the mind watches from the side. It is the subconscious that is responsible for the millions of impulses that we make every second of our existence: breathing, walking, physiological reactions, decision-making. It works in tandem with consciousness, but it performs the entire “invisible” part, which we don’t think about at all, that is, automation. Exercises aimed at deep relaxation and focusing attention on one thing can force the subconscious, which is what hypnosis is aimed at, to take a leading position.
Introducing a person into hypnosis. (gidroz.ru)
When working directly with the subconscious, opportunities open up that are hidden or suppressed by the conscious mind. The subconscious is guided by impulses and imagination. Barriers are removed, and what can be called “pure reason” comes into the light. A similar technique is effectively used in psychoanalysis, especially when it is necessary to overcome a patient’s deep-rooted phobia. At the same time, hypnosis is not capable of instilling in a person an idea that does not find a response in his subconscious: it reacts to impulses supplied from the outside, but is also limited by certain barriers associated with basic instincts, such as survival, for example. Hypnosis is aimed at working with emotions, bodily sensations and memories - the area of responsibility of the subconscious. However, there is a danger of forming false memories, which can become stronger in the patient’s memory and give the opposite effect to the therapeutic one. If we are talking about working with a doctor, such procedures are carried out as carefully as possible.
Hypnosis cannot instill an idea that does not resonate in the subconscious
Specialists who practice hypnosis know that it is possible to put a person into a trance only if certain conditions are met: firstly, he must want to be hypnotized; secondly, he must believe that he is subject to hypnotic influence; thirdly, the subject must be in a relaxed, comfortable state. There are several techniques for immersion in hypnosis: focusing on a moving object or eye contact; harsh and sudden commands, under the pressure of which the consciousness gives in, retreats and gives vent to the subconscious; gradual deep relaxation and activation of the imagination, when we are asked, for example, to feel the warmth and feel like we are lying down on the white sand and listening to the breaking waves; loss of balance of the body in space by making slow, rhythmic movements (like rocking a baby in a cradle). Depending on the level of suggestibility of a person, the time for entering hypnosis can vary from several minutes to half an hour.
Hypnosis is used not only in psychotherapy; sometimes it becomes a way to earn money for those who have successfully mastered the technique. However, modern science is inclined to believe that hypnosis is not magic at all, which, like a spell, can force the subject to do anything. The basis of the process, in addition to self-hypnosis, is the influence on the subconscious, and it is not capable of working to its detriment.
Immersion in hypnosis
To hypnotize a person using instant hypnosis, you can use different methods of influence. The use of verbal formulations is typical. They help to describe in detail the sensations into which the suggestible person will be immersed. The practitioner can apply pressure to analyzers and strong stimuli. In the first version, the hypnotist begins to speak monotonously. In the second case, entering a trance is carried out using shock techniques and the power of words.
Practitioners can induce a hypnotic state by fixating on an object. The patient must look intently at any object without taking his eyes off it. For this purpose, you can use a key, a pencil, or coins that are hung on a rope. You don’t have to be limited when choosing a subject. The optimal distance from the eyes is 25 cm.
