self-hypnosis
Definition
Noun: * A state of hypnosis that a person induces in themselves: The process or state of entering a hypnotic trance through one's own efforts, without the guidance of a hypnotist. It involves focused attention, deep relaxation, and heightened suggestibility directed by the individual towards themselves.
Usage
- General Use: Used to describe the practice or the resulting state of self-induced hypnosis.
- She used self-hypnosis to manage her anxiety before public speaking.
- The athlete practiced self-hypnosis to improve his focus and visualization.
- As an Uncountable Noun: Typically used as a mass noun, referring to the technique or phenomenon in general.
- He is studying the benefits of self-hypnosis.
Advanced Usage
- "To go into self-hypnosis": To enter a self-induced hypnotic state.
- With practice, he learned to go into self-hypnosis quickly.
- "A session of self-hypnosis": A period of time dedicated to practicing the technique.
- She begins each day with a short session of self-hypnosis.
Variants and Related Words
- Self-hypnotic (adj): Relating to or induced by self-hypnosis.
- He was in a self-hypnotic state.
- Autohypnosis (n): A synonym for self-hypnosis, though less commonly used.
- Autosuggestion (n): A related concept involving influencing one's own attitudes or behaviors through repeated thoughts or statements, often a component of self-hypnosis.
Synonyms
- Autohypnosis: (Formal/Scientific) Self-induced hypnosis.
- Self-induced trance: A descriptive phrase for the state achieved.
Related Phrases
- To practice self-hypnosis: To engage in the technique regularly.
- He practices self-hypnosis for twenty minutes daily.
- A self-hypnosis technique/recording: A specific method or audio guide used to achieve self-hypnosis.
- She followed a self-hypnosis recording for better sleep.
Noun
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hypnosis induced by yourself
