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Larry_OHF · 08-13-2001, 05:17 PM

I have always been interested in Phycology and such. Once, I wanted to be a shrink that used dreams as important input. I have recently been reading on a hypnotherapy discussion board (while we were down), and have learned a great deal more than ever. Some people, mostly religious people, see hypnotism as bad, or an unholy practice that will only result in men doing the nasty with women. I have read the posts of many hypnotherapists teaching less experienced practitioners the ways to help their patients. I have read testimonials of people who were cured through hypnotherapy. To me, it is exciting. The professionals state that you cannot be hypnotized without knowing you are being put under, and believing that it will work. If you are doubtful or afraid, then your mind will not succomb to the healing that is tried for.
What are your views on the matter, as I am eager to hear what each of you have to say about it. And for an extra note, how many of you if you could easily hypnotize a person, would use it to your own advantage? For me, I know of alot of ways that I can use it to help others with their problems. But there is that voice in my head that is saying that I may not be able to resist temptation if given the perfect opportunity.

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08-13-2001, 05:17 PM	#1
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	I have always been interested in Phycology and such. Once, I wanted to be a shrink that used dreams as important input. I have recently been reading on a hypnotherapy discussion board (while we were down), and have learned a great deal more than ever. Some people, mostly religious people, see hypnotism as bad, or an unholy practice that will only result in men doing the nasty with women. I have read the posts of many hypnotherapists teaching less experienced practitioners the ways to help their patients. I have read testimonials of people who were cured through hypnotherapy. To me, it is exciting. The professionals state that you cannot be hypnotized without knowing you are being put under, and believing that it will work. If you are doubtful or afraid, then your mind will not succomb to the healing that is tried for. What are your views on the matter, as I am eager to hear what each of you have to say about it. And for an extra note, how many of you if you could easily hypnotize a person, would use it to your own advantage? For me, I know of alot of ways that I can use it to help others with their problems. But there is that voice in my head that is saying that I may not be able to resist temptation if given the perfect opportunity. ------------------ Devoted member of the Ironworks Loyal guardian of the OHF Member of the *Ancients'* club [This message has been edited by Larry_OHF (edited 08-13-2001).]