The word "Hypnosis" was first introduced by James Braid, a famous physician who lived in England between the years 1795 to 1860. Before the Jame Braid, hypnosis is known as Mesmerism / Magnetism.
Hypnosis comes from the word "Hypnos" which is the name of the god of sleep. However it should be understood that the condition is not the same hypnotic sleep. People who were sleeping unaware and unable to hear voices around him. While people in the hypnotic condition, while his body to rest (like sleep), he could still hear clearly and respond to information received
Hypnosis has been studied scientifically for more than 200 years. Many clinical and experimental studies trying to determine what is most unique of hypnosis compared to other …show more content…
Hypnosis is a state of increased awareness.
All of the above definition is true, because it signifies one or more symptoms of the condition of hypnosis. But what is disclosed above can not reflect what is most unique of hypnosis is different from other mental conditions. Therefore, we chose to use the definitions created by the U.S. hypnotist Department of Education, Human Services Division, said that, "hypnosis is the by-pass of the critical factor of the conscious mind followed by the establishment of acceptable selective thinking" or "hypnosis is a critical factor of the conscious mind efflux followed by receipt of a thought or suggestion '.
Hypnosis is natural phenomenon and Normal
You are experiencing similar conditions of hypnosis at least two times a day, that is when you will fall asleep and wake up but still lazy to get up. At that time, all the rest of your body but your mind still works, although semi-conscious. Other examples of events that is hypnotic when you read a novel or watching a thrilling movie. You feel the tension, excitement, anxiety, sadness, crying and laughing, when you know that you are witnessing is a mere