Facts About Hypnosis Hypnosis is believed to have been used in ancient times (Egyptians, Druids, Celts). More recently, in our modern times, Mesmer was the first doctor to have used hypnosis in his medical practice. Today, hypnosis is endorsed by both, the American Psychiatric Association and The American Psychological Association. Also, the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis has been working for some time now and integrates professionals of many areas who use hypnosis in their treatments. Dentists, psychologists and physicians, are part of this group. Hypnosis is basically a high concentration state, the person will be guided to focus on a particular memory, feeling or thought in order to get the insights needed to treat the patient's condition. A common perception about hypnosis is that people are out of control, but it is just the opposite, they are in a state of full control of their minds.

Hypnosis is complex, and while some people can easily be treated by it, it is more difficult with other people, remember that being intelligent has nothing to do with this fact. While some people need to be induced, it happens also spontaneously under certain circumstances. Every time you get absorbed by certain activities that make you lose awareness of your surroundings, it is a hypnotic state. Just like it happens with many treatments, the more interested, motivated and willing the patient is, the more likely the treatment will work, hypnosis is not an exception. Hypnosis can be used to treat conditions such as Cancer Pain, Back pain Hiccups, Alopecia Enuresis, Colitis Phantom Limb Pain, Bladder irritability Nausea, Encopresis Vomiting, Eczema Smoking, Dietary problems Sleep Disorders, Ego-Strengthening Surgical Preparation, Arthritis/Rheumatism Headaches, and psychiatric conditions like Anorexia, Phobias, Anger control, Obesity, Performance Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexual Aversion, Anxiety, Sleep Disorders, Childhood Fears, Concentration, Test Anxiety, Speech Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Social Phobia, Sports Performance, Depression, Smoking, Conversion Disorders, Marital therapy, Nail-biting, Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling), Ego-Strengthening, Low Self Esteem, Hysterical Symptoms, Stress Management, Fugue States, Enhancing Social Skills, Trauma and Inhibited Sexual Desire.