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Carolyn_Widhalm
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When I was young I heard that hypnosis was wrong. There is a weight loss program now that uses hypnosis. Is this something we should avoid?
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Pieman333272
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Only if hypnosis is being used for a spiritual aspect. It has been proven that hypnosis is merely a form of therapy on the brain used to alter the state of thinking or chemical production levels.
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marica_mandic
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Hypnosis is tool of psychology. Some people can help that tool, and for that people is that useful. In any case we should not avoid hypnosis.
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cradlecatholic5
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I’ve used Hypnosis for relaxing measures. Sure helped me. Was administered by a physician.
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valentino
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Hypnosis works for only those who want to be hypnotized.Also people of lower mental abilities are easier than the average person to hypnotize.Even if you allow yourself to be hypnotized so you will be able to lose weight,quit smoking,ect.you still have to use will power to of your own to succeed.Hypnosis hasn’t beenproved to work any better than any other method.It relies on the patient to do his(or her)part for it to work.If you are going to try this method to lose weight make sure you can afford it even if it fails.
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cradlecatholic5
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Also people of lower mental abilities are easier than the average person to hypnotize.
what?
what?
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Katrina5
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I’m not sure what this means…“hypnosis” is nothing more than an altered state of consciousness through relaxation and has nothing to do with intelligence.
A person can not be hypnotized against their will, or made to do things against their will.
Studies of brain waves during sleep for example, show some of the same results.
There is nothing dangerous about it, no one can take over another person’s brain or will by hypnosis.
A “chemically induced” trance or “sleep deprivation” trance is NOT the same as simple relaxation.
The fact that people stop smoking or lose weight using this technique proves that the one being “hypnotized” is ultimately responsible for the results, and is actually MORE aware of the behavior being modified.
Groups sessions of a single event do not usually work and the only result is loss of the fee, lightening your wallet a bit.
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puzzleannie
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do you have some source other than something you heard, that says the Church teaches hypnosis is wrong or immoral or sinful?
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PeaceSerenity
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Personally, I would not want someone to have power over my body and my mind without my ability to control it. It sounds like asking for trouble. Just a thought 
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Katrina5
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As I said, and perhaps the word “hypnosis” is being used incorrectly, no one can control your will during hypnosis any more than someone can come in and steal your ideas (or put theirs in) while you’re asleep.
There are a lot of scams, though. That is the “danger”.
Sunday newspaper ad, $100, one time, large group, and the “hypnotists” leaves town-- that kind of danger.
There are a lot of scams, though. That is the “danger”.
Sunday newspaper ad, $100, one time, large group, and the “hypnotists” leaves town-- that kind of danger.
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OrdinaryMelkite
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I agree with this.
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valentino
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Its true.A person with an IQ of 90 is easier to hypnotize than a person of higher IQ.All things considered.
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thistle
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I don’t know of a teaching on this but my personal view is that anything which takes away or reduces freewill should be avoided.
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thistle
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Just found this in The Modern Catholic Dictionary:
HYPNOTISM. The phenomenon of artificially induced sleep, which renders the victim abnormally open to suggestion. The subject of hypnosis tends to be dominated by the ideas and suggestions of the hypnotist while under the induced spell and later on. According to Catholic principles, hypnotism is not wrong in itself, so that its use under certain circumstances is permissible. But since it deprives the subject of the full use of reason and free will, a justifying cause is necessary for allowing it to be practiced. Moreover, because hypnotism puts the subject’s will in the power of the hypnotist, certain precautions are necessary to safeguard the subject’s virtue, and to protect him or her and others against the danger of being guilty of any injurious actions. For grave reasons, e.g., to cure a drunkard or one with a suicide complex, it is licit to exercise hypnotism, given the precaution that it is done in the presence of a trustworthy witness by a competent and upright hypnotist. The consent, at least presumed, of the subject must also be had. Several documents of the Holy See set down the norms to be followed in the use of hypnotism (The Holy Office, August 4, 1956; July 26, 1899).
HYPNOTISM. The phenomenon of artificially induced sleep, which renders the victim abnormally open to suggestion. The subject of hypnosis tends to be dominated by the ideas and suggestions of the hypnotist while under the induced spell and later on. According to Catholic principles, hypnotism is not wrong in itself, so that its use under certain circumstances is permissible. But since it deprives the subject of the full use of reason and free will, a justifying cause is necessary for allowing it to be practiced. Moreover, because hypnotism puts the subject’s will in the power of the hypnotist, certain precautions are necessary to safeguard the subject’s virtue, and to protect him or her and others against the danger of being guilty of any injurious actions. For grave reasons, e.g., to cure a drunkard or one with a suicide complex, it is licit to exercise hypnotism, given the precaution that it is done in the presence of a trustworthy witness by a competent and upright hypnotist. The consent, at least presumed, of the subject must also be had. Several documents of the Holy See set down the norms to be followed in the use of hypnotism (The Holy Office, August 4, 1956; July 26, 1899).
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Katrina5
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However, according to one poster, only stupid people can be hypnotized, so stop worrying about it. Unless, you are…stupid.
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Carolyn_Widhalm
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What poster? Not that I haven’t occasionally been…stupid.
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Katrina5
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Post #12What poster? Not that I haven’t occasionally been…stupid.
They didn’t use the word stupid, just “lower intelligence”.
I know a Certified Hypnotherapist who says some people are not able to be hypnotized, but it has nothing to do with IQ. They can’t relax, they are afraid, they are too tense, or they believe they are “giving up their will.”
ALL it is is a brain-wave state. Our brain waves (measurement of consciousness) change normally all day and night, usually in 90 minute cycles.
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Katrina5
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It doesn’t reduce or take away free will.
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wild_thing
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This is basically the answer I recieved from many priests, including an exorcist. Some forms of hypnosis are considered therapeutic- if they are done for the right reasons and by a person who is reputable and qualified. I do not think someone who is doing a group hypnosis for weight loss could be considered competent and upright. Group hypnosis is more like entertainment hypnosis. Hypnosis, if done, should be one-on-one with a therapist or a similarly qualified person and a witness to support and watch over you.
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thistle
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That is simply untrue.
A person under hypnosis can be manipulated into to doing things they would not ordinarily do and even have false memories implanted.
To suggest a person is in full control of their will under hypnosis is ridiculous!
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