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Recent Examples of self-hypnosis
Then get into bed and start a self-hypnosis session meant for sleep.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
Relaxation therapy: Techniques such as mediation, progressive muscle relaxation, self-hypnosis, and biofeedback can relieve stress, anxiety, and depression.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
HypnoBirthing: People who study this method learn self-hypnosis techniques to inspire confidence and lessen stress during childbirth.
—Rachel Gurevich, Parents, 22 July 2024
When 'shifting' becomes a problem For those who do not suffer from a mental health condition, Sarkis likens the reality shifting phenomenon to a form of self-hypnosis, whereby fantasies can feel real and vivid.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
This can be done through self-hypnosis or by receiving assistance from a hypnotherapist.
—Terri Isidro-Cloudas, Parents, 6 Sep. 2023
Some evidence suggests that self-hypnosis and relaxation techniques are effective treatments.24 REM sleep behavior disorder: A healthcare provider may prescribe medications like Klonopin.
—Mara Betsch, Health, 10 June 2023
Louise Troen will be the CMO of the self-hypnosis app Reveri.
—Kinsey Crowley, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2023
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
Relaxation therapy: Techniques such as mediation, progressive muscle relaxation, self-hypnosis, and biofeedback can relieve stress, anxiety, and depression.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
HypnoBirthing: People who study this method learn self-hypnosis techniques to inspire confidence and lessen stress during childbirth.
—Rachel Gurevich, Parents, 22 July 2024
When 'shifting' becomes a problem For those who do not suffer from a mental health condition, Sarkis likens the reality shifting phenomenon to a form of self-hypnosis, whereby fantasies can feel real and vivid.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
This can be done through self-hypnosis or by receiving assistance from a hypnotherapist.
—Terri Isidro-Cloudas, Parents, 6 Sep. 2023
Some evidence suggests that self-hypnosis and relaxation techniques are effective treatments.24 REM sleep behavior disorder: A healthcare provider may prescribe medications like Klonopin.
—Mara Betsch, Health, 10 June 2023
Louise Troen will be the CMO of the self-hypnosis app Reveri.
—Kinsey Crowley, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-hypnosis
Noun
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Cohen wore several hats as a physician, working for family, clinical hypnosis and geriatric practices throughout his career.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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The collection, which was released on Monday, includes over 1,200 documents detailing the CIA's experiments with drugs, hypnosis and other mind control techniques during the Cold War.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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At the club, time allows automatisms and structure to become habit.—
Philipp Lahm,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Their players look connected, know where each other are and play with fluidity and automatism.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Other topics of his lectures over the years that followed included animal magnetism, hypnotism, and the ether.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Apr. 2024
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It’s taken 200 years for hypnotism to evolve from a medical treatment to stage gag.—
Emily Latimer,
Longreads,
25 Jan. 2024
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“Self-hypnosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-hypnosis. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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