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'A mystical force flowing from the hypnotist into the subject he called it 'animal magnetism' ', this is according to Franz Mesmer, an Austrian physician ages ago.

This theory caused a lot of questions. Since he believed that hypnosis is like power from the hypnotist, many disagreed. Originally, hypnosis was called Mesmerism named after Franz Mesmer. The word mesmerized: or like being trapped in a short period of drifted thoughts due to awe or admiration was derived from the above-mentioned term.

Psychiatrists characterize hypnosis as a state characterized by extreme suggestibility, relaxation and heightened imagination. It's not really like sleep because the subject is alert the whole time. It is more associated with 'daydreaming' since it is like having your self drowned over drama or a good magazine. Your consciousness is there, but you tune out most of the stimuli around you. The focus you have is very intent on the subject, to the near exclusion of any other thought

We just do not know but the experts point out some everyday circumstances when hypnosis arises like watching movies, driving and reading.

As for Milton Erickson, the premier hypnotism expert of the 20th century, 'people hypnotize themselves on a daily basis'. But most psychiatrists focus on the trance state brought on by intentional relaxation and focusing exercises. This deep hypnosis is often compared to the relaxed mental state between wakefulness and sleep. This makes the belief that there are things we do everyday that are actually self-hypnosis by nature.

Just like in watching movies, if the movie is too emotional, you get carried away even until the time when you get to shed tears.

There is another form of hypnosis called 'conversation hypnosis'. In this case, a hypnotist advice you to do something and you follow it. It is like imagination on a higher level. You know for a fact that it is all imaginary and you just pretend, but there are really benefits.

Funny but true, if one is under hypnosis, he or she is very suggestible. It is like you follow the hypnotist with no usual hesitation or timidity. Hypnosis has evolved through time. And, these days, it is one of the suggested method in mending some health disorders and also personality lapses.

Hypnosis may be very useful as long as you know what to do on the process and you make sure that you have purpose that may not step over others down. Who knows, it if you just take time and do it for your self, you will find a long-lost answer.