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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 first thing I want to comment on is your very first sentence, "In Psychology, it is a well known ... | |
| 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: I apologize but some of your English is a bit confusing. I believe what you're asking is how to ... | |
| Ideomotor response | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I have recently started meditating everyday and read about the Ideomotor response as a way to ... A: There are many methods of ideomotor response. The one you describe is a common one. Another is to ... | |
| Personality | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: Can hypnosis alter a personality? Or add or detract certain characteristic traits, such as ... A: You ask if hypnosis can alter someone's personality. The answer is yes, and that's usually why ... | |
| Self-Help Hypnosis books on Mental Health | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I am aged 20, male, living in Bangladesh. I have been diagnosed three years ago with OCD, Social ... A: Hypnosis and NLP methods can be used to substantially reduce or eliminate issues such as OCD, ... | |
| Methods to change personality? | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: 1. What is are the name of the methods of NLP, Hypnosis or any other therapies that can be used to ... A: There are many different methods within hypnosis and NLP that can be used to change behaviors. For ... | |
| 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: This sounds like one of those "urban myths". Let's consider...if someone came up to you and asked ... | |
| HELLO | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: MY QUESTION IS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF HYPNOTISM, CAN IT BE LINKED TO MAGIC, PLEASE PROVE EITHER IT IS ... A: You've asked a lot of questions here. The term "hypnosis" was coined in the 1800's and is credited ... | |
| hypnosis on your whole life | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible to get hypnotised and play back your entire life from memory or your brain? A: I'm not exactly sure what it is you're looking to do. The Unconscious mind (some call it ... | |
| memory retrieval using hypnosis | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have heard that self hypnosis can aid in memory retrieval. I work in a high pressured environment ... A: In this case, I'd suggest working with someone rather than self-hypnosis for 2 reasons: 1 - since ... | |
| deep emotional issues | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old daughter that has always been vey outgoing and sociable girl which has always ... A: Most 12 year olds don't like school. I don't know if a particular incident created this issue and ... | |
| memory retrieval using hypnosis | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I have heard that self hypnosis can aid in memory retrieval. I work in a high pressured environment ... A: The first thing I'd recommend is to have a check-up with your doctor to make sure your health is ... | |
| HI | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: sir i want to ask you if hypnosis or self hypnosis can be used for height gain pre or post puberty ... A: Anyone who has an issue with their height should see a doctor and make sure there is not a medical ... | |
| hypnogasm | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: i hear it's possible to bring a woman to a full body and ground shaking orgasn through ... A: As I noted in my previous comment, this is not something to play with lightly. If you know someone ... | |
| hypnogasm | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: i hear it's possible to bring a woman to a full body and ground shaking orgasn through ... A: Hypnosis is a state of deep focus, and in that state you can often change sensations in the body. ... | |
| Food issues | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: Since I was a child I've had various food issues. I can count the amount of foods I like on two ... A: You mentioned even the look of food makes you unwilling to try it, so I'm presuming that it's not ... | |
| 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: although I'm not exactly sure what you are asking. This sounds similar to the NLP "Swoosh" method. ... | |
| trauma | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: A few years ago I was involved in a very violent verbal and physical altercation with someone, this ... A: I presume you have tried some self-help things and they didn't work. It is most likely that the ... | |
| panic attacks from hynotherapy | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I suffer from self esteem issues and social fear/phobia/anxiety. Because of this I sought a ... A: Hypnosis is both an art and a science. Practitioners use different methods for dealing with issues. ... | |
| Teenage ADHD | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a son who is wonderful most of the time. However, there is time when impulsivity interferes ... A: ADD and ADHD can have many different combinations of "symptoms" such as lack of concentration, high ... | |
| hypnosis for brain injured client | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: My stepson is signed up for a stop-smoking hypnosis seminar. He has had a couple of brain injuries, ... A: I don't know what the particular company's policy is regarding returns. All I can suggest is you ... | |
| hypnosis for brain injured client | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: My stepson is signed up for a stop-smoking hypnosis seminar. He has had a couple of brain injuries, ... A: I'll take it in two steps. First, brain injuries can affect the ability to focus which is the ... | |
| emotional | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I feel like a different person for almost 5 years.I feel depressed,anxious and guilty.The strange ... A: Again, whether it was hypnosis or not, your Critical Factor has made you feel bad about yourself so ... | |
| emotional | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I feel like a different person for almost 5 years.I feel depressed,anxious and guilty.The strange ... A: Just about everyone can be hypnotized. Some go into a deep state naturally, while others may take ... | |
| emotional | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I feel like a different person for almost 5 years.I feel depressed,anxious and guilty.The strange ... A: I'll start by explaining a bit about the mind and how you can accept "suggestions" without being ... | |
| inquiring | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: does hypnosis work for quitting smoking? and how would i go abouts doing that and what is the ... A: Hypnosis can be very helpful to people who are committed to stopping their smoking habit. Please ... | |
| Hypnotherapy to Recall Schooling | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a provincial government employee in Canada and I am also finishing my Masters degree (writing ... A: Memory storage is interesting since it is stored dynamically in the brain and recalling information ... | |
| hypnosis for weight loss? | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: i have tried all diets and nothing works for me. since im convinced that my overeating comes from ... A: There are many reasons for over-eating. Sometimes it is habit, sometimes emotions, and sometimes a ... | |
| fear of heights | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: Who does a person see if they have a fear of heights - my son is interested in an iron workers ... A: In my experience, there are two highly effective methods for eliminating a fear/phobia. The first ... | |
| Genuine treatment or sexual harrasment ? | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: My partner who has had a few hypnotic counseling sessions is worried that her therapist might be ... A: Many hypnotists help people with sexual dysfunction or help them deal with issues in their past ... | |
| 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: There are a number of different things that can be going on in this situation. First, let's talk a ... | |
| self hypnosis | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: for your convenience i've numbered my questions. 1. how do i self hypnotize myself to eliminate ... A: You didn't mention if you've been hypnotized in the past or if you know how to do hypnotic ... | |
| Regression Hypnosis (for phobia) | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I am as much interested in the origin of my phobia than in its eradication. It is a morbid fear of ... A: A fear/phobia is an unreasonable fear, one out of proportion to the event that triggers it. In your ... | |
| was i hypnotised? | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I just came back from a session with a professional hypnotic. He counted backwards from 20 twice ... A: This is something that comes up frequently. Although I can't specifically say if YOU were in trance ... | |
| self hypnosis when tired | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: will self hypnosis be more effective when doing it when one feels tired since that will be the ... A: When you are in a hypnotic state you are very relaxed both mentally and physically. Even so, your ... | |
| Hypnosis - Lasting effect | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: Does hypnosis tend to last for a long time or do you have to continually be hypnotised for the ... A: There are a number of different answers. A lot depends on the person and what the suggestions were. ... | |
| Can Hypnosis... | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: I have just found out my wife had a affair 2 years ago. Our marriage has been great for the last 1.5 ... A: The main problem you're dealing with is having an old memory which has an emotion locked into it so ... | |
| 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: We'll start with memory. Memory can be affected by many things, including age, nutrition and ... | |
| losing weight | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: is it safe to use hypnosis to raise your levels of metabolism to lose weight? or does it mess with ... A: The unconscious mind runs the body and it knows how the body is supposed to operate and when things ... | |
| smoking cessation | 3/1/2007 |
| Q: i want to quit smoking I hate it but continue i have smoked 30 years starting young, I am a nurse ... A: Michael - I suggest you check the Internet or Yellow Pages and call around. Ask the hypnotist ... | |
| hypnosis project | 2/28/2007 |
| Q: With my project I also need to have pictures with it, so can you send me pictures of the hypnosis ... A: I can't send you a photo on here. My office is a space with a La-z-boy couch, a table and chairs, ... | |
| Hypnosis - Smoking Cessation | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to find someone in my area that practices hypnosis for smoking cessation. I live in ... A: First of course, check your local yellow pages. You can also check with some of the larger hypnosis ... | |
| Sports | 2/9/2007 |
| Q: I am 48. No health issues but I did have self esteem issues when I was younger. Two years ago I ... A: There are two ways in which hypnosis would help you in this situation. The first is to work with ... | |
| eatinf disorder | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: I can not eat mosts meats, vegetables, or fruits. I'm 38 years old & I live on junk. My body is ... A: Let me start with a story. I sometimes wear a shirt that says "Talk to Me, I'm a Hypnotist". I was ... | |
| hypnosis | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: Also related to my science project Here are questions I'm curious about: What is self hypnosis? What ... A: I hope you're looking in other places for your report...and that you'll be listing me in your ... | |
| accuracy in recollections | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: excellent answer- i thank you. could you tell me how to find a time line person? i assume it ... A: You can get information on Time Line Therapy at www.TimeLineTherapy.net The Time Line Therapy ... | |
| accuracy in recollections | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: say, early childhood that people come to through hypnosis. i have a degree in ppsyc and have always ... A: First, I'll talk briefly about how the mind stores memories. There are many theories, but I like to ... | |
| love & hypnosis | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: Husband of over 30 years wants out. He says he love me but not the kind of love that will sustain a ... A: Relationships change over the years. It's often hard to let go when one person says they don't want ... | |
| Smoking cessation | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: my husband and i both smoke, he smokes about 1 to 1 1/2 packs a day and i smoke about 1/2 a pack a ... A: The success of any smoking cessation program is based in large part on the person's desire to stop ... | |
| Hypnosis quit smoking CD or tape | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: I would like to try an hypnosis CD or tape to stop smoking. I do not live in the USA and those type ... A: Hypnosis can be very effective to help a person storp smoking. It can also be VERY effective for ... | |
| Programming | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: Whats the easiest way to self program the subconscious mind? I would like to be ... A: The simplest way is doing guided hypnosis and having someone work with you on the issues that you ... | |
| Using hypnosis to treat a phobia? | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: I have an intense fear and phobia of taking medicine, (most especially if a medication has a strong ... A: There are two highly effective methods for removing a fear/phobia. One is the hypnosis method and ... | |
| regression hypnosis | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: I read that there's such thing as past life hypnosis. Have you ever done this kind of hypnosis? How ... A: There are many out there who hold strong views on both sides of this issue. I can only give you my ... | |
Hypnosis
Answers by Expert:
Burton Borkan
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Questions regarding the use of hypnosis for everything from habits to deep emotional issues, insomnia to fears/phobias. Also can give information on related areas such as NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Parts Therapy, Time Line Therapy and more.
Experience
I have been practicing hypnosis for over 15 years and have been a certified practitioner for over 7 years.
Organizations
National Guild of Hypnotists
American Board of Hypnotherapy
Time Line Therapy Association
American Board of Neuro Linguistic Programming
Website: http://www.TwoSession.com
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