I was wondering what /adv/ thinks about hypnotherapy. I was recently

>>17574414
>Is it even real.
Yes, but in a different way from what you might envision.
>Is it worth?
That... entirely depends on you. Hypnosis should be a state of trance defined by a precise heart rate and brain activity; it's meant to soothe and relax. Most patients can't achieve that, because they're unconsciously scared of the hypnosis concept. Yes, the parameters might lower a little - but you'd get better results handing them a cold drink and a soft armchair.

>Hypnotherapy
Also, that's not enough. What are they using hypnosis for? What is the main goal of the treatment? Are they trying to alleviate depression, memory loss, or...?

>>17574414
Hypnotist just make you do embarrassing things.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-ohZL3WDF4

>>17574425

I take meds for anxiety and depression and whatnot and see a psychologist. In a more detailed way, it goes around having will to do things and all that nihilism crap. Sorry for the shitty info.

>>17574453
You're not obliged to disclose information you don't feel like disclosing.

It's actually a pretty common treatment but... did they just spring it on you? They should do a check-up session first in which they monitor your heart rate and brain activity (nothing invasive/painful) to determine whether or not they can use it on you with benefits or not

>>17574482

no, someone who has similar problems suggested it to me and that was it. I'm willing to do anything honestly. As for a competent professional, I don't know, I guess I'm trying it out to search one. thanks for the info

>>17574497
Oh, ok, no problem.

Yes, sometimes it helps. Depends on the issue and the patients - it's situational.

Let me debunk common myths.

>he can make me do/say things against my will.
Not really. At the end of the day, your brain can't be bypassed. I can't make you lie, I can't convince you you're a chicken.
>he can "make me new memories", make me "remember" things I actually never did
Nope.
>he can help me regain lost memories
Nope. Hypnosis works on the conscious, actually. It can't retrieve what never was.
>it's not science
Hypnosis is a tool, just like a ruler. I can use it to measure length or to pretend I'm sword-fighting.

>>17574512

>he can help me regain lost memories
>Nope. Hypnosis works on the conscious, actually. It can't retrieve what never was.

Thought it was possible. Anyway, thanks a lot anon, your contribution was spectacular. You make /adv/ worth, no homo.