people work. Some of the therapeutic techniques Freud developed were free association and transference. Freud has his own private practice, in which he studied his patients trying different techniques and methods. One if the techniques he used was hypnosis, in order to get them to speak freely,…
According to D.T. Max sleep is defined as a dynamic state characterized by shifting levels of electrical activity and the flow of chemicals into various regions of the brain. A pinhead size cluster of cells called the ventrolateral preoptics nucleus (VLPO) send signals to arousal centres to stop producing histamine and other chemicals that keep us awake. Another cell cluster called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) generates the “wake-up” cue that signals the VLPO to stop activating the arousal…
their eye moved. Walking states of altered consciousness is associated with meditation, hypnosis, and drug use. When taking drugs, it puts you in a different place, you start hallucinating, like LSD and Marijuana. People take these substances to relax and feel good about themselves. Alcohol people get drunk and blank out when they are sobering and don’t remember what happen last night. Meditation and Hypnosis relaxes the brain and body and it helps people cope with pain. Studies show, it heals…
“My mother taught me to read when I was four, and the letters in the words that I saw had specific colors. She used black and white flash cards so I don't know where the color came from.” (“Synesthesia Interview”). This is a common scenario for a Synesthetic. Tasting colors, seeing colors from certain sounds, and other examples of types of Synesthesia may just seem ludicrous to the average person, but this condition seems normal to Synesthetic and often is not identified until adulthood!…
Sigmund Freud developed psychodynamic theories on personality. According to him there are three elements to our personality. First the ID, second the ego and third the superego. He believed that each element kept the other in check – meaning if all elements are well balanced the person is having a healthy personality. Freud also developed a theory where he believed that our subconscious developed defense mechanisms to help us cope with anxiety and conflict. Freud also developed the most…
this has been called the most accurate technique of interviewing eye witnesses, it has not been implemented by all. Another type of interview uses hypnosis. The hypnosis technique has been associated with decreases in accuracy, false confidence in incorrect information, and increased suggestibility to leading questions. Because of these reasons, hypnosis is not a preferred method of interviewing. Based on…
Though ED and other sex interferences can have biological causes, many of the problems are psychological. Hypnosis can reduce sexual performance anxiety to promote a more relaxed and confident sense of self, optimize self-esteem, happiness and boost self confidence. Another remedy is prescription drug treatment therapy. There are two types of penis erection…
What Are the Symptoms of Bruxism? Symptoms of bruxism affect more people than you may have suspected. According to the American Sleep Association, about 10% of adults and 15% of children brux in their sleep. In layman's language, bruxism refers to clenching, grinding and/or gnashing the teeth. It is a very common sleep disorder. Considering that bruxism frequently goes unnoticed, it's a good idea to keep those bi-annual dental appointments. However, even your dentist may not identify…
Time is precious. We are inundated with this message from infancy. Some of the most common axioms in the western world revolve around this idea, such as “time is money” and “a stitch in time saves nine.” Above all though is the belief that we must not waste time. Yet we do, and often. Perhaps the reason the idea is so pervasive is because we don’t heed it. People lose time in so many ways. They lose hours binge watching a television show on Netflix or surfing the internet. More insidiously are…
Tylenol for his headaches. In turned out that Mr. Lasso was a man of his word: Two days later Roger felt his cell phone vibrate. “Hello,” he said, sitting on a chair in his living room. Roger knew the caller was Mr. Lasso following up for the next hypnosis session. “Mr. Nelson, in all honesty, I don’t have answers for you, Mr. Lasso admitted, “I can speculate, but that’s just guessing. You want concrete answers. I understand that.” “I appreciate your honesty,” a crestfallen Roger said. All the…