Control Through Hypnosis
Dissociation can inhibit the processing of trauma, leaving individuals feeling helpless and disconnected. By utilizing self-hypnosis, people can regain a sense of control over their experiences, transforming their relationship with trauma. The discussion highlights the potential of hypnosis as a powerful tool for enhancing mental and physical control, moving beyond its misunderstood reputation.In this clip
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Dr. David Spiegel: Using Hypnosis to Enhance Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #60
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How can dissociation help in the context of the episode Dr. David Spiegel: Using Hypnosis to Enhance Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #60 and the clip Ketamine and Trauma?
If the goal is to diminish the physiological response, then if the person works to change their physiological response immediately after being triggered, would that over time also diminish the physiological response and therefore break the conditioning? Am I right? For example, if a person had a traumatic experience with a spider, but every time they see the spider or get activated through some trigger and immediately after uses breathwork to calm the body, would that work like retelling a narrative to extinguish the fear? Did I miss something?