10 celebrities who have turned to hypnosis, and their reasons

Hypnosis has helped thousands of people over the years. In fact, at the beginning of the 19th century it was even used in a similar way to anesthesia to perform interventions surgical procedures, and hypnoanalgesia is still used today, especially to relieve pain caused by diseases Chronicles.

Clinical hypnosis is also effective in managing addictions, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and phobias. However, the fields of application of hypnosis are immense, they are not restricted to the clinical area. In fact, famous people have also resorted to it.

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Hollywood and hypnosis

In Hollywood, for example, it is a fairly common practice; actors not only use hypnosis to deal with psychological problems but also to improve their acting skills. Hypnosis helps them detach from the characters they play by assuming an emotional distance that is essential when the story is too turbulent and negative. When the actors play a character, they enter a kind of hypnotic trance, through which they shed part of their personality to get into another skin. In such cases, hypnosis not only helps them to play the role better but also allows them to keep their psychological integrity safe.

Others turn to hypnosis to deal with the pressure of conflicts between what you really are and what others expect you to be. Hypnosis too helps them manage anxiety and stress that tends to generate such a competitive world, while allowing them to stay focused.

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10 celebrities who have turned to hypnosis

Actors aren't the only ones turning to hypnosis. Athletes, politicians and even great scientists also benefit from it. In fact, both Henry Ford and Thomas Edison are said to have undergone hypnosis sessions. And it is that this technique is not only used to modify some behaviors and relieve stress but also to maximize performance and remove unconscious obstacles that weigh down our potentialities.

Behind successful people there are often fascinating or, at least, surprising stories. The path of the famous has not always been a bed of roses, so it is understandable that in certain Sometimes they need extra help to overcome certain obstacles or to let all their talent. Therefore, it is not surprising that many have used hypnosis. Let's look at several examples.

1. Matt Damon

The winner of an Oscar for the screenplay of the film "The Indomitable Will Hunting" have used hypnosis to quit smoking. And he does not hide it, in a television program he publicly acknowledged that "using hypnosis was the best decision of my life."

2. Jackie Kennedy Onassis

Her life was marked by tragedy. In fact, his marriage to John F. Kennedy was not exactly a fairy tale but he was plagued with ups and downs, to which was added his tragic death. Hypnosis helped the former first lady of the United States to handle the most traumatic events in your past.

3. Tony curtis

This prolific actor, inextricably linked to the film "With Skirts and Crazy", needed to resort to hypnosis to overcome his fear of flying. He later used this technique to improve his acting skills.

4. Sylvester Stallone

The actor felt that his career was at a standstill and, on the recommendation of friends, he visited a hypnotherapist. From those sessions came the idea for "Rocky", a script that he wrote in just six months using self-hypnosis as a tool to enhance creativity and increase self-confidence.

5. Bruce Willis

As a child, the protagonist of "Die Hard" was teased and harassed by his classmates because he suffered from stuttering. Later, when he became interested in acting, he underwent psychotherapy and hypnosis helped him overcome this language disorder.

6. Albert Einstein

It is known that the physicist underwent hypnosis practically every afternoon, with the aim of developing his ideas and stimulating creativity. In fact, it is also claimed that the Theory of Relativity arose precisely in a hypnotic trance.

7. Charlize Theron

The South African actress and model turned to hypnosis to quit smoking. She confessed that since then he has led a much healthier life and that he has embarked on a path of personal rediscovery.

8. Winston churchill

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom came under enormous pressure during World War II. He then used post-hypnotic suggestions to staying awake during long nights and avoiding tiredness.

9. Tiger Woods

The American golfer uses hypnosis to block out distractions and enhance concentration on the golf course. She has recognized that she uses this technique frequently to "stay in the zone" and improve her performance, along with NLP and visualization.

10. Lily allen

The English singer has used hypnosis to lose weight. In fact, she has lost 3 dress sizes. In this case, hypnosis was used to get him to practice healthier lifestyle habits.

Hypnosis treatments in Spain: why is it so important to go to a professional?

Hypnosis is a very effective technique to treat different problems, achieve positive changes in lifestyle and rediscover inner balance. By providing access to the unconscious, it allows problems to be worked from a deeper level and changes do not take long to appear, with less effort on the part of the person. In fact, hypnosis is a particularly useful tool to shorten the duration of treatment and promote adherence. This also means that it should not be used in isolation but integrated into a therapeutic process that includes other techniques.

Unfortunately, the circus halo that has surrounded hypnosis over the years has caused many people to use this technique without having the necessary preparation. The statistics on professional intrusion in this area are truly chilling, as it is estimated that about 70% of people who practice hypnosis are not actually accredited to exercise it.

However, it is critical that people understand that knowledge of hypnosis does not enable anyone to use it. Hypnosis is not a dangerous technique, but when not applied by professionals, it can have an iatrogenic effect. What heals or liberates is not the hypnotic state itself, but the suggestions that are made, so it is essential that the professional has a deep knowledge of the human mind. For this reason, before submitting to a hypnosis session, it is necessary to make sure that the professional is part of an official school, be it Psychology or Psychiatry.

At El Prado Psychologists we have a team of psychologists who have extensive experience in the therapeutic use of this technique, both to treat problems such as anxiety, phobias and psychosomatic illnesses such as to help people find more creative solutions or simply to improve self-knowledge and lead a longer life full.