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Posted by sdb on September 6, 2009, at 4:33:15
does somebody know where there is benson (former harvard professor) self hypnosis information (this is a very easy self hypnosis method that was used by astronauts) online? . I lost that paper after I did that method when I had a back pain problem. I can recommend it but didn't find it on the internet.
thanks
Posted by sdb on September 6, 2009, at 9:16:00
In reply to benson hypnosis method, posted by sdb on September 6, 2009, at 4:33:15
> does somebody know where there is benson (former harvard professor) self hypnosis information (this is a very easy self hypnosis method that was used by astronauts) online? . I lost that paper after I did that method when I had a back pain problem. I can recommend it but didn't find it on the internet.
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> thankshttp://hrop.ucop.edu/employees/eap/relaxation.html
I found something. It seems that there are several modifications.
Posted by Phillipa on September 6, 2009, at 10:55:12
In reply to Re: benson hypnosis method, posted by sdb on September 6, 2009, at 9:16:00
sdb you can hypnotize yourself? I could never do that. Sounds interesting Phillipa
Posted by sdb on September 6, 2009, at 13:43:47
In reply to Re: benson hypnosis method » sdb, posted by Phillipa on September 6, 2009, at 10:55:12
> sdb you can hypnotize yourself? I could never do that. Sounds interesting Phillipa
this is a great method for some people. I learned it from an American anesthesiologist
here is another version.
http://www.mbmi.org/basics/whatis_rresponse_elicitation.asp
astronauts learned this to have a tool in emergency situations. It is very easy which is an advantage. But it needs regular practice.
love
sdb
Posted by Phillipa on September 6, 2009, at 21:34:29
In reply to Re: benson hypnosis method to Phillipa, posted by sdb on September 6, 2009, at 13:43:47
Thanks sdb you always seem to educate me!!!!Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on September 6, 2009, at 21:37:18
In reply to Re: benson hypnosis method to Phillipa, posted by sdb on September 6, 2009, at 13:43:47
Yes relaxation response I believe is proven to work to relax a person if they can just concentrate and let go of their thoughts. Love Phillipa
Posted by yxibow on September 6, 2009, at 21:43:28
In reply to Re: benson hypnosis method to Phillipa, posted by Phillipa on September 6, 2009, at 21:37:18
These are standard relaxation methods... guided imagery is one principal one, counting backward, imagining a favourite scenery, place, etc... going through your body parts imagining them relaxing and putting you in a calm state.
Then, the counting to ten is reversed back and you slowly return to the world around you. (Its not as if you might not hear things around you, although if you can get into that great a state where you're not really paying attention, that's excellent.)
I used to have fewer symptoms, anxiety and other issues that I was able to do this.
You have to be receptive to it -- and its not a parlor trick, nobody is going to make you cluck like a chicken, its being open to other ways of settling an anxious moment other than patching it up constantly with a benzodiazepine or something (not that I'm saying one may or may need that.)
Sometimes you can get your therapist, if they're savvy enough to do this, to make a tape specialized for you in their free time. You have to appreciate the voice and context of the person speaking though. Some people may respond to any voice, some to a familiar one, etc.
-- tidings
Posted by sdb on September 8, 2009, at 11:54:00
In reply to Re: benson hypnosis method to Phillipa, posted by yxibow on September 6, 2009, at 21:43:28
> These are standard relaxation methods... guided imagery is one principal one, counting backward, imagining a favourite scenery, place, etc... going through your body parts imagining them relaxing and putting you in a calm state.
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> Then, the counting to ten is reversed back and you slowly return to the world around you. (Its not as if you might not hear things around you, although if you can get into that great a state where you're not really paying attention, that's excellent.)
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> I used to have fewer symptoms, anxiety and other issues that I was able to do this.
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> You have to be receptive to it -- and its not a parlor trick, nobody is going to make you cluck like a chicken, its being open to other ways of settling an anxious moment other than patching it up constantly with a benzodiazepine or something (not that I'm saying one may or may need that.)
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> Sometimes you can get your therapist, if they're savvy enough to do this, to make a tape specialized for you in their free time. You have to appreciate the voice and context of the person speaking though. Some people may respond to any voice, some to a familiar one, etc.
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> -- tidingsa drawback is that it needs some time. In our busy time people seem not to have much of that.
Don't you think it could make sense to use p babble in a more pragmatic way eg. use it and support when necessary but leave if it doesn't work for you or you could use time more favorable for therapy other than p babble ?
sdb
Posted by Phillipa on September 8, 2009, at 21:54:59
In reply to Re: benson hypnosis method to pj, yxibow, posted by sdb on September 8, 2009, at 11:54:00
sdb I'm flattered you called me PJ means you pay attention. In a way pbabble is theraphy for me as keeps my fingers busy and forces my brain to think. I have a horrible problem just can't do nothing. I get extremly aggitated and anxious inside and start to imagine all kinds of diseases and such. I used to be able to do Yoga but only with an instruction to guide me as couldn't keep the positions long enough as always have to move. I don't feel a med can cure this and I understand what your're saying. Well maybe with some versed I could. Can you help me learn to relax? Please Love Pj
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