Hypnosis has been an incredibly effective treatment tool for smoke cessation and managing drug addiction and pain. It has been used on patients for decades. However, the question is, what exactly happens to our brain when we’re in a hypnotic state?
In this piece, we’ll discuss the answer to the question mentioned above. Here’s what you need to know:
Hypnosis Leaves A Mark On Your Brain
A psychiatrist at Stanford University, School of Medicine, David Spiegel, studied patient scans who were enrolled in hypnosis programs to see if hypnosis alters brain activity. He and his colleagues reported that they found a distinct signature in the brain when a patient underwent hypnosis. Also, this effect on the brain and brain activity gave scientists hints about what happens in the mind of hypnotized subjects.
They screened 545 healthy college students and let them undergo hypnosis to see if they could reach the trance state. They divided the group between “the highs” – who could be hypnotized and “the low” – those who couldn’t be hypnotized.
Upon further study, they found those who were hypnotized had entered a distinct state which had not been seen in other subjects in the control group. This opens avenues for further study into how targeting and activating specific regions in the brain under hypnosis can enhance performance and the effects of the program.
The Information Is Processed Differently
According to researchers in Finland, the information is processed differently when your brain is under hypnosis. In a normal state, our brain regions share information. However, during hypnosis, the process becomes disrupted, and brain regions no longer act synchronized in their communication patterns.
This revelation about how hypnosis modifies neural processing has been debated in the field for years. However, the new findings help us understand which mechanisms will have stronger acceptability for suggestions and behavioral alterations during hypnosis.
It Can Create False Memories
Historically, hypnosis hasn’t always been used responsibly. In the hypnotized state, the hypnotist can even plant memories that aren’t true. That’s why at least 27 states in the United States have banned hypnotically-elicited testimonies from appearing in court. However, modern hypnosis programs have shown promising results in improving patient well-being
Learn More About the Effect Of Hypnosis On Brain Activity With Blossom Hypnosis
If you’re looking for more information on smoke cessation, exam anxiety, or pain management hypnosis programs in Rochester, NY, Blossom Hypnosis can help you.
Our in-house, experienced hypnotist, Rekha, will walk you through the process before your appointment. Get in touch with us for a consultation.
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