What Happens During Hypnosis?

This article tells you what it is, what it’s like, and what happens in the brain

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So, I know some of the topics I write about may be considered a little out there, like when I wrote about astral projection or human intention. Personally, I enjoy understudied, mysterious, or new subjects because they make us consider things in a new way. Especially considering the leaps and bounds of the scientific community’s discoveries over the last couple of decades.

Still, sometimes new information causes people to feel uneasy if it challenges their perspective too much. Instead of entertaining such ideas, people will often steer clear or entirely dismiss the topics, blaming the lack of scientific proof or understanding. This is why I find the subject of hypnosis so interesting. Because for once, it’s the scientific community stating that hypnosis is not only natural but beneficial — while the public remains skeptical.

Brief History of Hypnosis

The concept of hypnosis is about as old as the ideas of sorcery, magic, and medicine. In fact, hypnosis was often a tool used in all three categories. Its use in medicine and healing is where hypnotherapy gained scientific interest in the late 18th century.