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mstrcorky -> RE: Hypnosis (1/16/2006 2:35:10 PM)
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As a psychologist, I have always had a strong interest in hypnosis. I have met many people in the BDSM community that do have those unrealistic expectations for what they can or can't with hypnosis. My experience with hypnosis tho, I don't mind talking about.
More times than not, I use hypnosis as one tool to better understand my sub/slave's limits, why they are there, and what is it going to take to get past them. Usually, once you discover the true reason for a limit - coming up with a solution isn't far behind.
Hypnosis can also be a valuable tool for humiliation. I gave a hypno presentation at a workshop once and gave the suggestion that my subject (who was last years contest winner) to sing and act out the I'm A Little Teapot song whenever he heard the word "Lunch" - an effective form of friendly humiliation, considering the presentation was over at 12 noon.
Sometimes, even the best situations can have their negative side effects. I wrote down on a sheet of paper "thank you for giving me a shoulder massage", and put it in a sealed envelope. Under hypnosis, I gave him that suggestion, telling him also not to consciously remember the suggestion once he had been brought out of hypnosis, but reinforcing that he give me the shoulder massage. That afternoon, well before dinner, I gave him the envelope and told him to put it in his back pocket for later. After dinner, he decided to give me a back rub, after which I told him to look in the envelope and read the note. To put it mildly, he freaked out... not quite sure if the thought had been mine or his, how it happened, or what else I had put in there. The situation did work itself out ... over time.
I fully do agree with you that much of what is out there involving hypnosis is pure fantasy, and bares no resemblance to anything realistic. However, with an open mind, a willingness to investigate the possibilities - I am sure you can find that there is a lot more that you can do than you realize.
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