Hypnotism

Tommy B · 6 Mar 2006 at 17:27

Anyone ever tried this?

Apparently it makes you more confident/relaxed etc. Obviously I'm not talking about starting at some stupid swirling lolly-pop thing, but the mediation one where you relax.

Tommy B · 6 Mar 2006 at 17:45

Well it's either carried out by a specialist, or you can listen to recordings on a cd/mp3 player etc. Quite a few available on the net.

Apparently it opens up some sort of path to your subconscious and then effectively reprogrammes it. If you have things like nervous twitches during interviews, for example, then it's a natural subconscious reaction -you have no control. Hypnotism is an example of how you might cure this.

Tommy B · 6 Mar 2006 at 17:55

Well the only reason I started this thread is because I'm considering it also. Despite the fact I'm a really confident person, for some bizarre reason I get head ticks when sitting in very large groups of people (eg talks, presentations etc) although with normal social events I'm fine. It's VERY annoying. I think it's linked to being watched.

Tommy B · 6 Mar 2006 at 18:07

They offer some downloads here, although I haven't tried them so I've no idea if they're worth the money.

http://www.instant-hypnosis.com/hypnosis/

Otherwise, you'll have to try the thing that rhymes with dime fire

Tommy B · 6 Mar 2006 at 18:14

molar said:
They might work but they aren't going to find out whats causing the problem in the first place. The subconcious mind doesn't work against you, so if you do something like getting nervous or anxious then its for a reason. The subconcious mind is trying to protect you or so it thinks. The reason why it thinks you need protection in that situation is what you need to find out.

I know, but how the hell is my subconscious "protecting" me by giving me ticks in certain situations. If anything, that is doing the opposite by embarissing me.

Tommy B · 6 Mar 2006 at 18:23

molar said:
Something could have happened to you in the past which its interpreted in the wrong way. I will try to think of some good examples.

About 4 years ago, during the end of term service at school I knocked over a sign and had the whole school staring at me. Obviously it was embarissing, but if that was the cause, it took about 3 years to have effect, because I've only started having these head things since September, and they mainly affect me in these assembly/service things.