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| Subject | Date Asked |
| self-affirmation and visualisation | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: In Psychology, it is a well known fact that one can change oneself through positive self-affirmation ... A: The short answer is that it does not really matter. The wonderful thing about the mind is that ... | |
| help | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: You know dear friend, here in Venezuela I have a black lover I enjoy too much to be with. But when ... A: Antonio, I think that your doing some exercises that you know is a good thing. However, this ... | |
| Weight-loss surgery | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: my name is Nadine and I had Gastric Bypass surgery 8 years ago and within the first 2 years managed ... A: Sorry for the delay. I've been having some unbelievable computer problems. Yes, I've heard the ... | |
| Hypnosis or Black Magic? | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: I have come to know recently of a case in which a normal gentle woman (who does not know hypnosis at ... A: I'm sorry but your question requires that I assume the validity of the premises you put forth. I ... | |
| Fast InductionTechniques | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: It is commonly written that no one can be hypnotized against their will but I having be reading ... A: Yeah, but the problem with theoretical questions about hypnosis is that no one really knows what ... | |
| Fast InductionTechniques | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: It is commonly written that no one can be hypnotized against their will but I having be reading ... A: I think the common thing missing in all of your questions is that hypnosis involves ACCEPTANCE of ... | |
| Asking the mind questions | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have read that asking the mind questions (i.e: Why do I remember so easily?) is superior instead ... A: I'd not say that one way is "superior" to another. They are different approaches and I'd use the ... | |
| derpession and weight loss | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I have gained weight because of depression. I know what not to eat I just cant seem to stop as I am ... A: This is one are in which hypnosis has a long track record. If I were you I'd break it down to two ... | |
| HI | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: sir i want to ask you if hypnosis or self hypnosis can be used for height increase pre_ or ... A: There is no evidence that hypnosis can alter height, that I have heard of. However, there is no ... | |
| Mind Control for College Paper | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm sure you have people that need your help more than I do but I'm writing a research paper on Mind ... A: If you are to write a paper like that you'd first have to define what you think "mind control" is. ... | |
| making image smaller | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: Do you have a script for making an image really small? e.g making an image of being bullied really ... A: No, I'm sorry. All you do is just make the image small. I've never done anything else but tell a ... | |
| smoking | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: my question, I went to a seminar in 1992 to quit smoking, in Springfield, Mo. I had my doubts, but ... A: I'm not aware of any seminars, but I can offer some advice. You quit smoking and then chose to ... | |
| Hypnosis immunity | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I was just hypnosised for quitting smoke, and none of his method worked. He tried all of his method. ... A: There is nothing wrong with you. If there was anything wrong with anyone it was the hypnotist. I'm ... | |
| Hypnosis as a tool | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I am an investigator in a murder case that is made even more difficult because several of the ... A: Karen, You are on the bleeding edge there. The problem might not be the facts but the courts. ... | |
| Past-life regression and Salvation | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I want to ask you a rather interesting question. Suppose a person is undergoing a past-life ... A: Rinku, >>> I want to ask you a rather interesting question. Suppose a person is undergoing a ... | |
| Exertion phobia | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a fear/phobia/dread of working out. Exercise (that is intense enough to make real physical ... A: It is never too late to change anything. Firstly, I'd recommend clarifying, in your own mind, ... | |
| my happiness | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: about 6yrs ago my daughter & i returned home from an hr long trip to find socks over the motion ... A: Dayton, First of all, do you realize that you did not ask a question in all of that? But what you ... | |
| i may be hypnotized | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I feel like a different person for almost 5 years.I feel depressed,anxious and guilty.The strange ... A: If you are not able to work on the problem yourself, then clearly you need to get help from someone ... | |
| i may be hypnotized | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I feel like a different person for almost 5 years.I feel depressed,anxious and guilty.The strange ... A: Yes, in general one can say that we are all "hypnotized" when we are acting automatically with no ... | |
| Self Hypnosis | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Mike If I can be so bold, I recommend the book NLP: The New Technology of Achievement for readers ... A: Yes,"dim" is decaffeinately a submodality. I think you will like those books I suggested. "Core ... | |
| Self Hypnosis | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Mike If I can be so bold, I recommend the book NLP: The New Technology of Achievement for readers ... A: Good Morning Pat, That is a fine book. A great starting point. I would also recommend that you ... | |
| memory recovery | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: My husband had a session in which he was trying to recover some memory of some events surrounding an ... A: It is hard to say what someone "should" do. Personally, I don't give up that easily. I have many ... | |
| Dismissiveness | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: There is a person in my life that I feel could be dismissive of another's needs. When someone asks ... A: I must confess that I'm having some difficulty in understanding what you are asking. There seem to ... | |
| Vertigo | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I would love to know if hypnosis would work for me i have vertigo and its horrible cant go any place ... A: Hypnosis is a powerful tool which can help you accomplish a great many things. It depends a lot on ... | |
| Not paying attention to hypnotic suggestions | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm curious to know when under hypnosis, and while the hypnotist are giving suggestions, I'm ... A: You will hear, understand, and process all suggestions given ... no matter what. BUT, if you do not ... | |
| About sub-conscious mind | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: What exactly is sub-conscious mind? Is there a specific part of brain, neurons which constitutes for ... A: There is no subconscious "mind", that is an unfortunate phrase but we use it because everyone else ... | |
| NLP Richard Bandler style. | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: Mike, I have two book by Dr. Bandler: Get the Life You Want and his new one, Trance-formations. ... A: You raise a very important point. Change is NOT simple. Bandler does tend to make it sound simple, ... | |
| broken hearted | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: So much going in my head, I feel so sad all the time but I am still functioning, like going to the ... A: You are quite welcome. Look outside of yourself and build interest in things that are just for you. ... | |
| Demo advice | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: As a practicing hypnotherapist in the Midwest of the United States I often feel I am walking a ... A: I think I'd do an instant induction with something simple like arm catalepsy or, if you feel ... | |
| Hypnosis danger | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: Lately I have become curious, (I am a very curious person) about hypnosis (stage hypnosis) again. ... A: === Are you saying this (abreaction) was actually benefical to the subject? === No. In a ... | |
| Hypnosis danger | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: Lately I have become curious, (I am a very curious person) about hypnosis (stage hypnosis) again. ... A: === Lately I have become curious, (I am a very curious person) === Well, that is certainly a good ... | |
| Hypnosis | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a question i've been thinking on for a while. I was wondering when psychologists are going to ... A: === I have a question i've been thinking on for a while. I was wondering when psychologists are ... | |
| hypnosis | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm wondering if hypnosis can be explained through some of the psychological perspectives. In your ... A: I really don't spend a lot of time explain it ;-) The best description is that it is a state of ... | |
| Hypnosis | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I have written you before asking for some advice on whether you could recommend anyone in the ... A: === I have written you before asking for some advice on whether you could recommend anyone in the ... | |
| HYPNOSIS | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I day trade on the side. I have lots of experience and have demonstrated to myself that I can make ... A: You seem to have the beginnings of a handle on the problem. You probably want to look at feelings ... | |
| phobias | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Mike...I have just read that a woman named "Bridget" contacted you on a bug phobia. You replied in ... A: I don't remember Bridget, because I did not work with her on the phone. What I probably wrote was ... | |
| How to listen to self-hypnosis recordings | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: I'm a bit confused on how to listen to self hypnosis recordings to get the most effective results. ... A: Paying attention and letting the subconscious do the work are not different things. What you should ... | |
| children and hypnosis | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old son and live in London. He is about to embark on 6 years of the English ... A: This is an ideal use for hypnosis or NLP. Both will work well. At root, the problem is in feeling ... | |
| Can Hypnosis bring on physical sensations | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: Please help me I am distraunt. I had an incident with my step father when I was 8 and I blacked out ... A: Obviously I can't do much for you in this format. I'm here to answer general questions about ... | |
| Covert Hypnosis | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of this and does this methods work. Nathan Blaszak sells a hypnotize course and ... A: I can't comment on the specific course but the general idea is sound. If you wish more info, read ... | |
| Lucid Dreaming Induction | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: Good day, sir. You appear to be rather well-equipped to answer my question, based upon your ... A: I do not know of any credible evidence that something like lucid dreaming exists. I have thought ... | |
| weight loss hyponosis | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I just stumbled on to your Q&A sessions and found your suggestions/advice to be very 'real'. I ... A: It is hard to give recommendations. Some people change over time. One thing you might try is to ... | |
| hypnosis | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: How can I make suggestions stronger if I give them during sleep? Do I tell them that when they are ... A: You can't. When a person is sleeping he is sleeping and is usually not much aware of what is going ... | |
| Regression Therapy | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: I'm a hypnotherapist in PE, South Africa. I have a bit of a block on regression therapy. I think ... A: Doing hypnosis is all about confidence. I would suggest that you just jump right in. Whatever you ... | |
| PTSD and/or Hypochondriasis | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: De Bruyn, I saw your posting in response to a gastroenterologist with hypochondriasis. I had a ... A: I'm on the other side of the country. I can't recommend anyone in your area but you might contact ... | |
| weight and hypnosis etc | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: Having read some of your replies you seem like a good person to ask the advice of. I am seeking a ... A: I see two distinct ideas here: weight loss and choosing a practitioner. The second idea also breaks ... | |
| smoking cessation | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: I am going to a hypnotist next week who says 95 % of his clients quit after one session, and the ... A: What makes me think this will work for you is your story about the drugs. You clearly have the ... | |
| QUESTION? | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: I'm 35 years old and some times I have trouble remembering things and it's really starting to scare ... A: Hypnosis might help, depending on what is causing the trouble. One thing you might do is use ... | |
| Sleep Reduction | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: I have heard of people being able to shorten their sleep by 50% through either binural sounds or ... A: People will claim that hypnosis can do anything ... it can't. You cannot mess with your normal ... | |
| Seizures and Hypnosis | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: This is a serious question. A friend of mine has Grand Mal seizures but some focal seizures as ... A: I don't know of any studies. I do know that hypnosis can profoundly affect the functioning of the ... | |
| hypnosis & physical affect on body | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: I have tried both Viagra and Levitra w/limited success. I realized I made a typo, the diagnosis was ... A: Hey Andy, You are asking an interesting question. In order to fully understand the answer you ... | |
| history | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: What can you tell me about when hypnosis was used to aid in weight loss? I know most of the ... A: I'm sorry, I don't know. I doubt that the use of hypnosis to solve most problems is seen as any ... | |
| Positive Affirmations and NLP | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a big problem. I was born in Italy (I am 31 years old) and I moved to the UK through work ... A: Your subconscious is not going to be so picky about the language you use. Basically, it is going to ... | |
| Your answers | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: Respectfully, I have to say as a Professional Hypnotherapist I am very disappointed in many of your ... A: > Respectfully, I have to say as a Professional Hypnotherapist I am very disappointed in many of ... | |
| creating effective suggestions within self-hypnosis | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: Mike, First of all, thanks in advance for your advice. I have had a long standing interest in ... A: Will, This is a big question so I don't know how much help I can be in one email so please feel ... | |
| BUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: I'VE BEEN SCARED OF BUGS SINCE A CHILD I THINK SAYING SCARED IS A UNDER STATEMANT. MY FRIENDS TEASE ... A: Phobias are funny that way -- they can be very specific. A fear of bugs seems to be one of the most ... | |
| bug phobia | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: De Bruyn, I googled the term "bug phobia" and came across a website where you responded to the ... A: Sure, I will be happy to work with you over the phone. It should take less than an hour on the ... | |
| how to hipnotiuze | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: ok i want to know how to hypnotize (an easy method is possible please) A: Fran, This is too broad a question. There are many good books out there you can get for a buck or ... | |
| Hypnotism | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: How do you easily hypnotize someone? Answer - Barney, I'm sorry, that is way to broad a question ... A: === Is there any great websites === "ARE there any". I know the proper use of language seems ... | |
| Hypnotism | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: How do you easily hypnotize someone? A: Barney, I'm sorry, that is way to broad a question for me to tackle in an email. There are many ... | |
| What is hypnosis?How do we hypnotize people? | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: De Bruyn, My name is Lily Liang and I am a student at Stuyvesant High School. I am doing an ... A: --- My name is Lily Liang and I am a student at Stuyvesant High School. --- Hi Lily, --- I am ... | |
| I'm not sure if it'll work for me | 5/31/2006 |
| Q: I've always been curious about hypnosis. I've even bought online hypnosis downloads but it does not ... A: --- I've always been curious about hypnosis. I've even bought online hypnosis downloads but it does ... | |
| smoking | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: 56 yrs,female,i have tried the holiday inn thing, accupunture, positive changes hypno success ... A: --- i have tried the holiday inn thing, accupunture, positive changes hypno success institute ( once ... | |
| Can you help with phobia's? | 4/22/2006 |
| Q: I am a 32 year old woman and have had a bee and wasp phobia for 6 years now. I am afraid to leave ... A: The good news is that phobias are the easiest problem to solve that I can think of. The other news ... | |
| Work | 12/19/2005 |
| Q: I will turn 60 in a few months and must retire from my work, by law. I have a young daughter who ... A: --- Would like to own my business in bartending. Have some experience but know I need more. Can you ... | |
| smoking cessation | 12/17/2005 |
| Q: what is the average cost of hypnosis to stop smoking? A: That's a tough one. Rather than even try to give you a direct answer, let me tell you some of the ... | |
| Hi! I am writing a research... | 11/16/2005 |
| Q: I am writing a research paper for my college english class and my topic is hypnosis. A requirement ... A: --- Hi, whoever you are. A name would have been more friendly, especially considering how much ... | |
| Pacing? | 10/20/2005 |
| Q: Awhile back I was sent a hypnosis cassette that made use of something called Alpha Linguistic ... A: --- Awhile back I was sent a hypnosis cassette that made use of something called Alpha Linguistic ... | |
| My question is quite simple... | 8/30/2005 |
| Q: My question is quite simple but i've never actually known the answer to it. Is there an actual part ... A: The best approach to take on this, IMO, is to start with the brain, just as it is. IOW, don't start ... | |
| Hypnosis Report | 5/30/2005 |
| Q: 1.What exactly is hypnosis? 2.What are some benefits of doing hypnosis? 3.How does hypnosis help? Is ... A: Jelena, I'm curious why you called this "Hypnosis Report"? I would be able to answer your ... | |
| please help | 5/20/2005 |
| Q: Thomas and I have read your answer over and over again. He keeps asking me when we will be able to ... A: I'm not sure what the disconnect is here. I think I have responded several times that if you'd like ... | |
| please help | 4/18/2005 |
| Q: My son is 12 years old. He has had a bug phobia since he was 4 as I found out from a hypnotherapist ... A: Lovely name. My wife's name ;-) --- My son is 12 years old. He has had a bug phobia since he was 4 ... | |
| Hypnosis and Weight Loss | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: it was really helpful. I have a couple of follow up questions....can you tell me the difference ... A: > Thanks so much for your answer, You are very welcome! > it was really helpful. Good. I don't ... | |
| Hypnosis and Weight Loss | 2/17/2005 |
| Q: After being on a diet yo yo for the past ten years or so, I am considering joining Positive Changes ... A: Gee, I wish I had better news for you. Hypnosis, combined with the right attitude and some ... | |
| question | 2/15/2005 |
| Q: Have you ever heard of something like "cataleptic somnambulism". If you have, could you tell me what ... A: I've not heard that specific term, but it is quite normal for a person in a reasonably deep trance ... | |
| smoking and hypnosis | 1/25/2005 |
| Q: Followup To Question -I need help on learning to hypnotize myself to help with stopping smoking. ... A: Oooops, I'm sorry, somehow the notification that this question was pending got lost in the shuffle. ... | |
| smoking and hypnosis | 1/24/2005 |
| Q: Followup To Question - I need help on learning to hypnotize myself to help with stopping smoking. ... A: Hey Carolyn, > Thanks for answering again, My pleasure. > just one more question Ask as many as ... | |
| smoking and hypnosis | 1/22/2005 |
| Q: I need help on learning to hypnotize myself to help with stopping smoking. Was hypnotized once, 2 ... A: I guess I have to say that is far too big a question for this format. There are many books written ... | |
| smoking and hypnosis | 1/21/2005 |
| Q: I need help on learning to hypnotize myself to help with stopping smoking. Was hypnotized once, 2 ... A: I'm not sure what you are asking for. If you can give me a more specific question, perhaps I can ... | |
| The sub-concious mind and language | 12/31/2004 |
| Q: I am half French, and half American. I speak English fluently, however, I cannot speak French, ... A: I'm not sure how your high school class plays into this, but yes, self-hypnosis is easy enough. But ... | |
| The sub-concious mind and language | 12/31/2004 |
| Q: I am half French, and half American. I speak English fluently, however, I cannot speak French, ... A: Yes, we do believe that the mind is aware of everything within it's range of perception and ... | |
| Please help | 12/1/2004 |
| Q: I recently went through counseling for sexual abuse which i began to "remember" when I was about ... A: {I recently went through counseling for sexual abuse which i began to "remember" when I was about ... | |
| Hypnotism | 11/10/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know the possibilities of Hypnosis. I have a lot of questions in my head from having ... A: > I would like to know the possibilities of Hypnosis. Yikes! I have no idea how to answer a ... | |
| Hypnosis | 10/30/2004 |
| Q: You said that scripts are good for simple things, but for more complex problems. It is better to ... A: You ask an excellent question for which, unfortunately, I don't have an easy answer. It's one of ... | |
| g | 10/28/2004 |
| Q: what is the difference between self hypnosis and self made subliminal messages are subliminal ... A: The difference between self hypnosis and self made subliminal messages depends on your point of ... | |
| Relaxing for Hypnosis | 10/23/2004 |
| Q: Mr. De Bruyn, I have several hypnosis books and recordings and am still unsure of exactly what is ... A: The first thing you should know is that in order for this to work you should not be too analytical. ... | |
| Sleep, Concentration, and Energy | 9/23/2004 |
| Q: I've seen a lot of advertisements over the internet making claims about how hypnosis is useful in ... A: Personally, I don't believe that trance is a substitute for sleep. That does not even make sense. ... | |
| Hypnosis Created Body Parts | 8/14/2004 |
| Q: I have read somewhere that through hypnosis you can have your subconscious create things on your ... A: Yes, what you say is true. My approach is not to think of it in terms of "what is possible", but ... | |
| hypnotherapy | 8/13/2004 |
| Q: im looking at a few course in hypnotherapy, some with nlp and others in just hypnotherapy, as a ... A: I can't tell anything from the web site except that those people loved the movie "The Matrix" ;-) I ... | |
| Hypnotising | 8/11/2004 |
| Q: How to hypnotise oneself to study better and achieve good grades without a mind full of ... A: Waine, You are asking a question which I'm sure you must realize is overly broad. I'd be happy to ... | |
| hypochondriasis and hypnosis | 7/31/2004 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I am a 30 year old male doctor, specializing in Gastroenterology. I have ... A: Yes, it would definitely help. But I also recommend that you look into NLP. NLP approaches these ... | |
| phobias | 5/28/2004 |
| Q: My husband has a phobia that is getting worse as he gets older. He has tried hypnosis in the past ... A: That's quite a list ;-) He is probably right... Phobias are fairly easy to handle and if it is ... | |
| Hypnosis | 5/27/2004 |
| Q: How exactly does hypnosis work? A: I wish I could tell you, but no one really knows. But that's not all that surprising, is it? No ... | |
| Hypnosis | 4/25/2004 |
| Q: I'd like to learn more about hypnosis and have a few general questions: 1. Is the person supposed ... A: --- I'd like to learn more about hypnosis and have a few general questions: That's what we are ... | |
| Re: Hypnosis CD | 3/25/2004 |
| Q: I have been using a 'Lose Weight Now' CD by Glenn Harrold from Diviniti Publishing and after ... A: It's hard to say what is happening there. There are lots of things that do go on. You are right in ... | |
| Kindly help me creating Suggestion | 3/13/2004 |
| Q: Followup To -Dear Mr.Mike De Bruyn, Question - Thanking you for your reply; I could not ... A: I'm not sure what more I can say. You buy the ZEBU cards. Look for them on the Internet to see ... | |
| Indirect hypnosis / volition / ethics | 3/11/2004 |
| Q: De Bruyn Thanks for the answer to my first question. I have found a product similar to the Zebu ... A: Good. I'd be interested to hear about what you get. I love my ZEBU deck. Volition: This is a ... | |
| Study of persuasion technology | 3/10/2004 |
| Q: De Bruyn I am a psychology student who has spent a lot of time looking into and practicing basic ... A: Very well thought out question! Yes, the NLP books are not written very well. The material IS ... | |
| Kindly help me creating Suggestion | 3/7/2004 |
| Q: Mike De Bruyn, I am new in Hypnosis did not have any practice in hypnotherapy yet I am trying to ... A: First, I don't recommend trying to work on someone if you do not have some experience. Next, I ... | |
| Hi, Mike Your name sounds... | 3/1/2004 |
| Q: Mike Your name sounds South African, is that so? I am a South African that just got interested in ... A: No, my name is Dutch. The Dutch have a large presence in South Africa so you have probably run ... | |
| Quitting smoking | 2/28/2004 |
| Q: I'd like some information on hypnotherapy to quit smoking. I'm 41. Male. I smoke about 4 packs a ... A: What is your question? Without knowing what you are asking I can just say that: - Hypnosis will ... | |
| hypnosis | 12/2/2003 |
| Q: we have classes 2 x a week a lecture 1st then we don earphones and glasses that blink & listen to a ... A: From your description it sounds as if you are dealing with Positive Changes or some such outfit. ... | |
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I can answer questions on Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, NLP, and general personal change work. (I have some experience in EFT and EMDR, but not as much as hypnosis.) I will not debate the subject, attempt to justify it, or argue which modality is better than another. Please ask serious and specific questions so that I can give a specific answer. The more information you provide the better answer I can give. NOTE: In light of recent trolls, I will reject any question which is argumentative. I intened to provide information only to people seeking help. Those who need to argue can go elsewhere.
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I trained in stage hypnosis and have worked in the field since 1968. I use traditional hypnosis, Ericksonian hypnosis and NLP in my work with private clients. I teach classes in Hypnosis and NLP and moderate the highly popular Hypnosis-Hypnotherapy group on Yahoo.
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