At different times, the attitude to hypnosis was ambiguous. Previously, it was believed that he was associated with mysticism, esotericism, witchcraft, called the "game of imagination." But there is no magic here. With hypnosis, a person relaxes, falls into a trance state, and his perception of the surrounding world changes. As a result, a hypnotist can make a person fulfill his will. Often, various scammers use this to extort money. Therefore, it is useful to know how to defend yourself and resist hypnosis.
Instruction manual
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In order not to fall under the influence of hypnosis, try to avoid people who can affect you in this way. But how to identify a hypnotist? If a stranger approached you, then pay attention to his behavior. The hypnotist will try to adapt to you: copy your pose, speak at your own pace, begin to breathe in the same rhythm as you. Such techniques help a person like you, you relax, after which it will not be difficult for an experienced hypnotist to lead you into a trance and make you perform the necessary actions.
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Sometimes hypnotists act differently. They bring down on you a stream of words and information. You focus on making out what is being said and ignoring the surrounding reality. You will fall into some semblance of a trance, and at this time you can be robbed or commit other criminal acts.
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Be careful. The observant person is difficult to confuse. If strangers are trying to get you into a conversation, do not try to delve into what they are talking about. And it’s better not to listen to their conversation at all. Once you do this, they will immediately take over your attention and thoughts.
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If strangers come to you and try to attract attention, then take the initiative. Begin to ask them questions yourself, turn the conversation into a playful channel. Laughter will help you to avoid a hypnotic effect. And such your behavior will make you feel uncomfortable.
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Never make decisions under pressure, especially if it comes from a stranger.
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If you feel that you are beginning to fall into a state of trance, use the technique of an internal monologue. Remember some pleasant event in life, start reading a poem to yourself, a prayer. This will help you shift your attention from the hypnotist, from what he tells you, will help clarify your consciousness.
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But hypnosis is used not only among scammers. Today it is quite actively used in medicine, especially in psychiatry. With it, you can reduce pain, anxiety, cure various phobias, obsessive states, get rid of smoking. Moreover, when a person is in a trance, it is possible not only to identify the causes of mental disorders, but also to influence them, to facilitate their manifestation in real life. Hypnosis is sometimes used to treat severe mental disorders. For example, with a split personality. But in order for the treatment to be effective, it must be carried out by an experienced hypnologist, and the patient must have high hypnosis.