Hypnosis is defined as a state of highly focused attention. It’s usually associated with relaxati…

Hypnosis is defined as a state of highly focused attention. It’s usually associated with relaxation and heightened suggestibility, while some describe hypnotism as being in a trance.

The person credited with developing a method for hypnosis is Franz Mesmer. He was a German doctor who specialized in astronomy. Born in 1734, his development of hypnotism coincided with the Enlightenment and the Age of Reason in the 18th century.

Today, professionals use hypnosis in psychotherapy. Some of the treatments used include:

reducing anxiety treating phobias an approach to weight loss quitting bad habits (such as smoking) improving sleep hot flashes

In 2004, Board Certified Hypnotist Tom Nicoi and the World Hypnotism Day Committee launched the observance to encourage hypnotism professionals to promote the benefits and truth of hypnosis.

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